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Polypipe Building Products
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Doncaster DN12 1ES
Tel: 01709 770 000
Fax: 01709 770 001
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Glasgow G32 8XZ
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Co. Armagh BT66 7HL
Tel: 028 38 881270
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For consumer information visit www.freeyourwalls.com
For technical advice visit www.ufch.com
www.polypipe.com
Polypipe Building Products is a registered trading division of Polypipe Limited
All budgets.
All room types.
All floor coverings.
All stages of build.
Your complete
underfloor heating
solution
Whatever
your budget,
whatever your
current source
of heat - we have
an underfloor
heating solution
to suit you.
Imagine a heating system where warmth is where
you want it to be, when you want it to be. Imagine
walking into a home with no unsightly radiators or an
uncomfortable atmosphere; just a soothing, welcoming
warmth from the cold outdoors.
Polypipe underfloor heating
systems deliver just this.
Making your house a home.
•The flexibility to install in your entire
home, one room, or even part of
a room, regardless of existing floor
covering and stage of development
What’s more, with our flexible
product options, underfloor
heating is now affordable
for everyone.
•The freedom to design your home the
way you want to, removing unsightly
radiators
Here is what you can expect from
our unique underfloor heating
solutions:
•Radiant heat for a consistently warm
and comfortable environment
•A family friendly environment with no
low-level hot surfaces and metal edges
presented by radiators
•Maintenance free with
a 50-year guarantee*
•Heating efficiency; helping you to save
money (and the natural environment)
Underfloor
heating
for everyone
About Polypipe
Established in 1973 and based in
Doncaster (UK), Polypipe is one of
the UK’s largest manufacturers of
specialist plastic plumbing, heating,
waste, and drainage products.
As well as being a market leader in
underfloor heating, Polypipe has pioneered
exacting standards and set the benchmark
for quality in all of our products.
With a focus on innovation and
continuous product improvement,
Polypipe has become a pacesetter in the
industry – developing products that are
at the forefront of energy efficiency and
effective design.
We are a member of the Underfloor
Heating Manufacturer’s Association
(UHMA), who set and monitor standards
for materials, design, and installation of
underfloor heating systems.
On top of this, Polypipe also offers a
50-year guarantee on pipes* ensuring
that, in the unlikely event of a defect in
materials or the manufacturing process,
you are covered.
Polypipe products can
be found in plumbers
and builders merchants
nationwide and installed
by competent installers
and members of our
nationwide Registered
Installer Network.
*Excludes fittings, manifolds and control products
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Radiant heat
Flexibility
Safe living environment
Unlike radiator-based systems, underfloor
heating ensures an even dispersion of
heat across your entire room, delivering
a comfortable environment with no cold
spots or draughts.
Polypipe offers a range of solutions to suit
any type of home and budget, making
underfloor heating accessible to everyone.
Radiators can reach a heat of around 80°C
and often present sharp metal edges,
making them a real risk to small children,
elderly or infirm occupants.
In general we all feel more comfortable
when we are in an environment where
our feet are warmer than our heads.
This is exactly the environment achieved
with underfloor heating and the opposite
of radiators.
Energy efficiency
Underfloor heating is far more
controllable than radiator based systems
and heat is only delivered where and
when it is required.
Polypipe underfloor heating also works
perfectly with heat pumps as our
systems operate at relatively low water
temperatures, maximising the efficiency
of the heat pump.
What’s more, you can easily integrate our
underfloor heating systems with all existing
heat sources, including renewable sources.
So whether you need underfloor heating
for a new-build property, a complete
house renovation, or just a single room,
Polypipe can provide a seamless, adaptable
underfloor heating solution for your
particular needs.
Design freedom
Removing radiators from your walls gives
you the freedom to design your home
the way you want.
Furniture can be placed anywhere you like!
No longer do you have to worry
about blocking the heat output from
wall-mounted radiators with your sofa
or floor-length curtains. Underfloor heating
truly gives you complete design freedom.
Underfloor heating systems remove this
risk completely from your home.
Maintenance free
With a 50-year guarantee*, Polypipe’s
underfloor heating systems are virtually
maintenance free.
Meaning, once it’s installed, you can
forget about it and just enjoy the benefits
that it brings.
Our advanced underfloor heating
systems are also quieter than most other
leading products, making it even easier
to relax in your new warm, comfortable
and tranquil environment.
Radiant heat
Underfloor heating is the closest to an
ideal heating temperature.
About
underfloor
heating
2.7m
1.2m
Underfloor heating for all applications
2.7m
2.7m
1.2m
1.2m
Convecting heat
Radiators.
2.7m
1.2m
Wherever you live and whatever type of project you are working on,
we have an underfloor heating solution to suit you.
New/self build
Renovation
Single room
Underfloor heating can add value to a
home and also help you save on energy
bills, so whether you are planning to sell
or live in your new/self build home once
complete, installing underfloor heating
is an extremely prudent choice to make.
Whether you are renovating all floors
or just one, our selection of underfloor
heating products offer you the ability to
tailor a system that is right for you.
You would be surprised at how easy it is
to integrate underfloor heating in a single
room with your existing heating system.
With a choice of Solid, Floating, Suspended,
MHP (Modular Heating Panel) and Overlay™
underfloor heating systems, you will be
sure to find the perfect solution for your
new/self build project with Polypipe.
Polypipe underfloor heating systems can
easily work with existing heating systems
and integrate both with new and existing
floor constructions.
Modular Heating Panels are particularly
effective for use in upper floors of
renovation projects.
Whether you are adding a new room, such
as an extension or conservatory, converting
a loft, or installing a new kitchen or
bathroom, incorporating underfloor
heating is both practical and easy.
If the nature of your project means that
you do not need to disturb the existing
floor structure, opt for either of our unique
OverlayTM or OverlayTM Lite solutions.
*Excludes fittings, manifolds and control products
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Underfloor heating systems product selection
Typical applications and features
New build
Existing floor
Underfloor
SOLID
FLOOR
All floor
coverings
Finding a system that
is right for you
You have a number of underfloor
heating options available to you.
In new build projects you should take
into consideration the floor construction,
installation method and heat source to
find the right polypipe underfloor
heating system.
Existing rooms can be heated by installing
one of our unique OverlayTM systems.
We have tailored solutions for
both lightweight and heavy
floor coverings.
For a detailed design and
installation guide, visit
www.freeyourwalls.com/
downloads.asp
Typical ground
floor or beam
and block
construction
All floor
covering
except natural
wood/thick
laminates
SUSPENDED
FLOOR
OVERLAY™
LITE
OVERLAY™
Lightweight
floor coverings
Tiles or
natural wood
Larger areas
Wet areas
Multiple rooms
Lightweight
construction
No wet trades
required
Use the simple flow diagram
and refer to the details of
our underfloor heating types
on the following pages.
Selecting
a system
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High mass
system
FLOATING
FLOOR
Over floor
SUSPENDED
FLOOR
MODULAR
HEATING
PANEL
All floor
covering
All floor
coverings
Fit from above
Fit from
above/below
Traditional
joists
Traditional
heat source
Traditional
or engineered
joists
Traditional or
renewable heat
sources
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Solid
Modular Heating Panels
For solid or screeded floors, Polypipe offers lightweight plastic
floor panels which are quick and easy to lay, allowing you to
install underfloor heating in a room of any shape or size.
Our MHP underfloor heating system is specifically designed
for heating upper floors, where it is often a difficult task to
manoeuvre around the floor joists.
The piping is then fitted into the floor panels and covered with
screed before laying the floor covering on top.
Modular Heating Panels deliver a pre-configured solution that
can be easily fitted and connected together on-site.
The Polypipe Solid underfloor heating system is ideal for ground
floors in new build or renovation projects as well as most
conservatories and extensions with a solid floor construction.
What’s more, Modular Heating Panels do not have to cover the
entire room area. They can be placed strategically, in areas that
need heat the most, for maximum efficiency, avoiding areas
under baths and fitted units.
Screed
Solid floor plate
Polybutylene barrier pipe
Insulation
Heat diffusion foil
30mm insulation
10mm pipe circuit
Floating
Suitable for both solid and timber floors, the Polypipe Floating
underfloor heating system is an ideal alternative to the Solid
system when structural weight limitations prevent you from
adopting the latter.
Overlay™/Overlay™ Lite
Overlay™ and Overlay™ Lite are uniquely easy to install
given that you do not have to remove or alter the existing
floor structure.
In new builds, the high-density polystyrene panels used with this
system can also enhance the thermal insulation requirement.
Polybutylene barrier pipe
Heat spreader plate
This makes Overlay™ systems perfect for single room,
renovation, and even new build projects – basically any
application. These are our most versatile and easy-to-install
underfloor heating systems.
Insulated floating
floor panel
Suitable for:
Tile
Hard wood
600mm x 800mm
OverlayTM panel
Fits over concrete or
floorboards
Suspended
12mm pipe
18mm floor panel
Designed for use in timber suspended or battened floors, the
Polypipe Suspended underfloor heating system incorporates
aluminium double heat spreaders to ensure that heat is dispersed
evenly across the floor surface.
Controls and Ancillaries
A number of controls and ancillaries are
available from Polypipe, all of which help
you to get the most out of your underfloor
heating system.
This system is perfect for all floors above ground level, providing
a lightweight yet highly effective underfloor heating solution.
Product
overviews
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Tounge & groove flooring
Double heat spreader plate
Ceiling
Polybutylene barrier pipe
Polystyrene or foam
insulation
Supporting joists
In particular, certain rooms can have their
own dedicated heating controls allowing
you to maximise the energy efficiency of
your home by only heating the rooms
that you are using.
For further information, or for the technical
specifications of each product type, visit
www.freeyourwalls.com/downloads.asp
to download our Technical Installation
Guide, pricelists, and other literature.
Suitable for:
Laminate
Vinyl
Carpet
6mm plywood lining
End return
600mm x 800mm
OverlayTM panel
Heat diffusion foil
12mm pipe
18mm floor panel
Fits over concrete or
floorboards
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Designing
a system
Polypipe offers three solutions to
help homeowners find the correct
underfloor heating system
specification:
Registered Installer
Network
Ask a member of our Registered Installer
Network to assess your needs and specify
and price the system for you. See page 12
for more details.
Online Pack Selector
Our unique pack system offers pre-collated
room and house packs for all standard
system configurations.
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To find the correct system pack for your
project use our online
Product
Selector at www.freeyourwalls.com.
This online tool will also provide you
with an estimate of the material costs
for your project.
This service also includes a telephone
helpline and local representatives
nationwide to ensure that you or your
chosen installer know how to fit the system
properly and in accordance
with our guidelines.
Bespoke underfloor
heating systems
No project is too big or too small.
Our experts will deliver the most efficient,
cost-effective solution for your particular
needs. Whether you need underfloor
heating for a single room or an entire
3-storey home, our system designers
will find the perfect solution for you.
For unconventional projects or projects that
fall outside of the scope of our standard
room/house packs, Polypipe’s expert system
designers will build a bespoke underfloor
heating system to suit your specific
requirements.
Solutions to suit any home
or budget.
Simply download and complete the enquiry
form from www.freeyourwalls.com and
submit your drawings to us. We will then
assign an expert system designer
to provide you with a complete design
and component list for the project.
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All Polypipe products are
manufactured and tested to the
highest standards to ensure
maximum quality and performance.
Accreditations, standards and guarantees
- one of Europe’s largest manufacturers
of plastic plumbing and heating
products, Polypipe Building Products
Ltd has developed a unique range of
underfloor heating solutions. Designed
for installation into both existing and
new build projects all Polypipe products
are manufactured and tested to highest
standards to ensure maximum quality
and performance.
For further quality assurance all Polypipe
products carry the following Standards
and System Approvals:
Guarantee
Finding
an installer
Quality-assured
installation
So now you have decided that
underfloor heating is for you and
you have an idea of the type of
system you need, what next?
The first step is to get in touch with your
local heating installer to
discuss your initial
ideas and project
requirements. They will
also be able to give
you a project plan and
detailed cost breakdown.
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You can locate your nearest Polypipe
underfloor heating specialist from the
Polypipe Registered Installer Network by
visiting www.freeyourwalls.com
Our network of registered installers can
provide you with detailed installation
quotations and design specifications for
the perfect underfloor heating system for
your project – offering you a convenient,
competitively priced solution.
At Polypipe we enforce the strictest entry
standards to our Registered Installer
Network, ensuring that you receive only
the best quality workmanship.
You can find your nearest
registered installer here:
www.freeyourwalls.com
Polypipe underfloor heating products,
excluding manifolds and control products,
are covered by a 50 year Guarantee*,
which protects against defects in
materials or manufacture of the
underfloor heating system from date of
purchase. This guarantee only applies if
the system is installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations,
and is used in a normal domestic
operation. This document should
be read in conjunction
with all other
documentation
supplied with Polypipe
products. If you have
any queries, please
contact our Technical
Hotline on 01709 770000.
Manufacturing quality assurance
In accordance with BS ES ISO 9001:2000 (BSI registered
firm Certificate FM00318).
FM00318
Installation standard
To follow the recommendations of BS5955 - Part 8 2001
Plastic Pipework (Thermoplastic Materials).
British standard
Class S Rated to BS7291 Part 1 and Kitemark Licence Number
38148 to BS7291 Part 2.
WRAS Listed in the WRAS Water Fittings and Materials Directory.
KIWA/KOMO Certificate numbers K14341, 14342 and 14343.
BBA Polypipe Polybutylene barrier pipe, fittings, accessories
and underfloor heating systems are covered by BBA
Certificate No. 00/3699.
Polypipe is a member of the Underfloor Heating
Manufaturers Association.
P.B.P.S.A. Polypipe Building Products Ltd is a member of the
Polybutylene Piping Systems Association, which is a recognised
association of the companies whose aim is to promote the
features, benefits and best practice installation techniques of
polybutylene pipe systems, as well as providing a wide range
of technical information and support.
British Gas - has accepted the Polypipe Polyplumb Class
S Polybutylene pipe system as being acceptable for open
vented and sealed central heating systems and is eligible for
acceptance onto Three Star Central Heating System Cover.
Accreditations
*Excludes fittings, manifolds and control products
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FAQ’s
Still got cold feet?
If you are still not sure whether Polypipe
underfloor heating is right for you,
here is a little more information to
help you decide.
Do I need to replace
my existing floor?
No. Our patented Overlay™ systems
allow you to lay the panels over existing
solid or timber floors. It’s as effective
as a traditional underfloor heating
system, without the inconvenience
of traditional installation.
Is underfloor heating
easy to control?
Yes. Polypipe provides a number of
control options, including single zone
and individual room control, allowing
you to control the temperature in specific
rooms or areas of your home.
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Can underfloor heating
be used alongside a
radiator-based system?
Yes. Our systems can be used either
as a primary or secondary source of
heat in your home thanks to their
compatibility with both standard
and condensing boilers.
Is underfloor heating
expensive to install?
No. Generally, Polypipe systems cost
much less to install than other systems,
particularly when installing our Overlay™
systems or Modular Heating Panels as
these are designed to save time, and
therefore money, during installation.
Can I use underfloor
heating in just one room?
Yes. Our Overlay™ systems are ideal for
single room applications where you can
simply fit the panels over your existing solid
or timber floor then fit your floor covering
over the top.
Our advanced range of innovative products
and temperature control solutions also
ensure that disruption to existing heating
systems is minimal.
Will the system need
maintenance?
No. All Polypipe underfloor heating is
virtually maintenance free and comes with
a 50-year guarantee on pipes.*
Is underfloor heating
expensive to run?
No. In fact, in the long-term, Polypipe
underfloor heating systems can actually
reduce your energy bill quite significantly
thanks to their efficiency.
Are Polypipe systems
better than electrical
systems?
Will underfloor heating
delay my building or
refurbishment project?
Yes! Generally, water based systems are
more energy efficient than electric systems.
Water based systems also allow any
power source from electric, gas or
renewable energy.
No. Providing that your project has been
scheduled properly, there is absolutely no
reason why installing underfloor heating
would delay progress. In fact, you will be
surprised at how fast Polypipe systems can
actually be installed.
Can underfloor heating
only be used with tiled
or solid floors?
No. Polypipe underfloor heating systems
will operate effectively and efficiently
under any type of floor covering – tile,
timber, carpet, laminate, or vinyl. Just
ensure that the system is well insulated
underneath to prevent any heat-loss.
Will underfloor heating
make my feet ache?
No. Older systems, due to their inefficiencies,
had to produce more heat to maintain a
comfortable room temperature – which
often led to people experiencing achy feet.
Our systems incorporate the latest energy
efficiency and insulation technologies,
meaning our underfloor heating solutions
don’t lose as much heat and therefore
don’t have to work as hard to keep your
home warm – avoiding causing achy feet.
*Excludes fittings, manifolds and control products
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