16/06/2026
The question housebuilders are asking is no longer "radiators or UFH?"
It's: how do you make UFH predictable, repeatable and low risk across plots, house types and entire developments?
Because the direction is set. Part L, the Future Homes Standard and heat-pump-ready specifications all point toward low-temperature heating - and at heat-pump flow temperatures, radiator output drops sharply.
The hesitation is understandable. Radiators are visible and familiar. UFH sits concealed in the floor.
But concealed doesn't mean riskier. Designed properly, it's often the simpler system.
We've put this into a new white paper for housebuilders and developers: Transitioning from radiators to underfloor heating.
It covers:
๐ The common concerns around pipework in screed - and how they're addressed
๐ The five most frequent UFH call-out issues, engineered out at design stage
๐ A staged rollout model for lower-risk adoption at volume
๐ Why design and manufacturer partnership decide whether UFH succeeds
If you're reviewing heating strategies for upcoming sites, it's a practical place to start.
๐ Download the full White Paper here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w4PPT0