Lunchtime Live The Home Squad: Home Heating
Sep 18, 2025
As winter approaches, the experts dive into the best ways to heat your home. They discuss the benefits of underfloor heating versus traditional radiators, emphasizing practicality and aesthetics. Budget-friendly tips for fixing drafts and heat loss include using rugs and checking window seals. Modern heating solutions, like zoning underfloor systems, are also explored. The conversation touches on stylish radiator options and the impact of air-tightness in homes, offering guidance on ensuring warmth without overspending.
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Choose Underfloor Heating For Design Freedom
- Consider installing underfloor heating when you have a blank canvas during a rebuild or major renovation.
- Underfloor heating frees wall space and gives greater design flexibility compared with traditional radiators.
Seal Drafts Before Big Changes
- Find and fix drafts around windows and doors before spending on major heating changes.
- Use rugs on hard floors and draft-proof strips to reduce heat loss quickly and cheaply.
Personal Experience Installing Underfloor Heat
- Kate recently fitted underfloor heating in her own home and enjoys being barefoot.
- She warns that underfloor heating is costly if attempted as an isolated retrofit rather than part of a larger project.