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There are several different types of underfloor heating systems that you can install in order to be have a more energy-efficient method for staying comfortable and warm when dealing with the UK winters.  The primary underfloor heating systems available on the market today include:

- Electric underfloor heating systems
- Forced air underfloor heating systems
- Hot water or wet underfloor heating systems

Here are some things to consider when trying to decide which of these systems you want to install.

Electric Underfloor Heating Systems – Electrically conductive cables or wires are placed under the flooring or tile and as the current passes through them, heat is given off, thus warming up the air surrounding the floor and the room.  Electric under tile heating systems work in similar fashion.

Forced Air Underfloor Heating Systems – This is probably the oldest method of heating a house or room on record, having been dated back to the time of the ancient Romans.  A series of ducts are installed under the flooring or tile and connected to a boiler or furnace which is typically powered by gas or oil.  The air is heated up and then forced up through the ducts and vents in order to heat the room.

Hot Water or Wet Underfloor Heating Systems – Metal pipes which are connected to a boiler are placed under the flooring or tile.  The boiler heats the water which is then passed through the pipes and enables the heat to radiate out and heat the room up.