UNDERFLOOR HEATING
Wavin’s Comfia UFH Staple & Rail System was installed at the Co Leitrim property.
RELIABILITY AND EASY INSTALLATION MADE WAVIN COMFIA THE FIRST CHOICE FOR A FUTURE-PROOFED LEITRIM PROJECT, CONSTRUCTING A DOMESTIC GARAGE AND TWO-BED APARTMENT… A scalable UFH solution
When a homeowner in Co Leitrim decided to optimise the use of the land around their existing property, the construction of a 190sqm domestic garage was the preferred option. Maximising the building’s potential, the 100sqm ground-floor space will be used as a garage, with an option to convert to a residential dwelling, while the first-floor 90sqm space will become a two-bed apartment, ideal for either holiday lets or accommodating visiting family and friends. The challenge was to ensure the building was future proofed for any change of use down the line and, to this end, the homeowner’s heating and plumbing contractor Brian O’Reilly selected Wavin Comfia UFH Staple & Rail System. Comprising 1m penta rails fixed directly to the rigid insulation using track rail staples, this system is
both economical, flexible and quick to install. For this project, Brian used 16mmx500m and 16mmx200m pipe coils. A composite manifold was used, which can be sized to the exact number of individual UFH circuits up to a maximum of 12 circuits. Again, this aligns with the project’s future-proof strategy, as the apartment is yet to be completed. “We wanted a straightforward, effective system that would be quick to install,” says Brian. “The system works with a wide choice of insulation panels, depending on the thermal or acoustic properties required of the build. “We worked alongside BMG Hardware & DIY in Bundoran, Co Donegal and the Wavin representative to select the best solution for this project and we’re happy with the ease of installation
and the access to any technical advice we needed from Wavin’s team.” Brian’s team has also used Wavin’s Hep2O Imperial push-fit system for hot and cold heating systems. Designed for reliability and ease of installation, Hep2O fittings guarantee secure connections first time thanks to their In4sure joint recognition. The system also offers peace of mind as it comes with a 50-year guarantee.
“The system works with a wide choice of insulation panels, depending on the thermal or acoustic properties required of the build.”
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