Underfloor Heating and Cooling

At Unipipe, we provide innovative surface heating and cooling systems designed for both homes and businesses. With a focus on quality and efficiency, our range of solutions is tailored to suit the needs of any project, ensuring comfort and reliable performance.

Benefits Features

Flexibility

UFH can be installed in almost any property—new builds, renovations, extensions, single rooms, or entire homes.

Warm Floors

A standout benefit is the comfort of a warm floor. UFH spreads heat evenly, reducing cold spots and drafts.

Efficiency

Warm water UFH uses lower flow temperatures and less energy, especially when combined with a heat pump.

Safe & Healthy

With no sharp edges or hot surfaces, UFH is safer for children and the elderly. It also minimises dust circulation for allergy sufferers.

Kind to the Environment

Low-temperature operation means using less energy and lowering your carbon footprint.

Space-Saving

Pipe is hidden under the floor, freeing up wall space and maintaining a clean interior design. It can also be used within walls and ceilings to heat or cool.

Smart, Sustainable Heating

Our underfloor heating is compatible with air-to-water, geothermal, and exhaust air heat pump systems – making it the ideal solution for anyone looking to reduce energy bills and improve home comfort. It also supports low flow temperature operation, which enhances heat pump efficiency and contributes to a more sustainable home.

We Supply, You Choose

At Unipipe, we offer complete underfloor heating packages tailored to your project type and floor construction method. Whether you’re working on a new build or retrofit, we’ve got the system and support to match.

We supply:

High-quality Unipipe multilayer pipes
Press fittings, manifolds, pumps and controls
Installation tools – pipe unwinders, press guns, bevelling tools, and more (available for sale or hire)

Installation Options Include:

Dry Construction System – Ideal for timber floors and retrofits where wet screeds aren’t suitable
Rail System – Quick and efficient installation in screed floors, perfect for large surface areas
Stapler System – Flexible and cost-effective, especially suited for domestic builds with insulation boards

We also offer CAD layouts and design support, and work with a trusted installer network across Ireland to ensure your system is fitted right the first time.

FAQ'S

What Is Underfloor Heating?

Underfloor heating is a modern, efficient way to heat your home using strong and flexible pipe in a warm water system embedded directly beneath your floor. It offers a range of benefits—from reduced energy consumption to a luxurious feeling of warmth underfoot.

This video shows the easy installation stages for dry-construction underfloor heating system using IDEAL Classic NEO 20.

Perfect for Retro-fits and new builds

How Does Underfloor Heating Work?

Underfloor heating works by turning your floor into a large, efficient, and invisible heat emitter. Multilayer composite pipe is installed beneath the floor, warming the space from the ground up. This also works for wall and ceiling surfaces.

Key Points

Warm Water UFH: Uses strong, flexible Unipipe to circulate heated water at lower temperatures.
Even Heat Distribution: Eliminates cold spots for consistent comfort.
Enhanced Efficiency: Works particularly well with renewable heat sources like heat pumps.

Why Surface Heating Design Matters?

A well-designed UFH system ensures optimal comfort, responsiveness, and efficiency.

Room-by-Room Heat Loss Calculation: We account for each room’s unique characteristics.
Optimised Running Efficiency: Systems run at the lowest energy usage while maintaining desired temperatures.
Detailed Installation Plans: Installers receive precise tube layouts and electrical drawings.
Individual Room Control: Set each room to a different temperature for personalised comfort.
Reduced Waste: Exact material calculations minimise excess piping and offcuts.

Surface Heating vs Radiators

Surface Heating (Radiant Heat):

Even Distribution: Heat is radiated uniformly from the entire surface, warming surfaces directly.
Consistent Comfort: This gentle, radiant warmth creates a cozy environment with no cold spots or drafts.
Direct Effect: Surfaces and occupants receive heat directly, which can feel more natural and soothing.

Radiators (Convective Heat):

Localised Heating: Radiators warm the air immediately around them, leading to a temperature gradient in the room.
Uneven Temperature: Areas near the radiator are warmer, while distant spots may remain cooler.
Air Circulation: The reliance on air movement can sometimes result in drafts or less consistent heat distribution.