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Underfloor Heating Isn’t Just for Ground Floors.
Most people assume underfloor heating stops at the hallway. In reality, UFH can run throughout your entire home, including first and second floors, delivering the same even, efficient warmth upstairs as down.
Why Heat Your Upper Floors Too?
A home that’s evenly warm from top to bottom.
There’s limited value in investing in underfloor heating on your ground floor only to rely on radiators in the bedrooms. Cold rooms, draughty landings and wall-mounted radiators eating into bedroom space, these are all avoidable.
Extending UFH to upper floors means every room in your home benefits from the same consistent radiant warmth. No cold spots, no unsightly radiators, no compromise. It’s also the most logical time to extend the system, particularly during a new build or whole-house renovation, when floors are open and accessible.
Is It Structurally Possible?
Yes, and without adding finished floor height.
The most common concern about upper floor UFH is disruption to the floor structure or unwanted height gain. Our upper floor systems are specifically engineered to avoid both issues.
Systems such as our Joist Plate and JoistDeck® work within or replace the existing timber joist floor construction — with zero increase to the finished floor height. From a structural standpoint, upper floor UFH is far more straightforward than most homeowners expect.
What to Consider
Insulation beneath the joists
Without adequate insulation, heat escapes downward rather than radiating into the room above. We assess this as part of every upper floor project and advise on any improvements needed.
Heat source compatibility
Our upper floor systems work with both gas boilers and heat pumps, though pipe spacing requirements differ between the two. We design your system around your specific heat source.
New build vs retrofit
In a new build, upper floor UFH is installed during the build process with minimal disruption. In an existing property, it typically requires temporary removal of floor boarding, which we discuss fully during the project consultation.
Who Is This For?
Upper floor UFH is particularly well suited to:
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