What Is a Veriotherm Heating System?
Variotherm modular wall heating system is a modern, high output, efficient and cost effective heating solution that can be installed where other heating methods can’t be used.
Where Can You Install Variotherm Wall Heating?
Practical uses for wall heating include:
- bath/shower rooms
- offices
- churches
- sports halls
- new build properties with posi-joists etc.
Variotherm Heat Output & Space Efficiency
The system can produce 201W/m2 @ 50 degree flow temperature and 20 degree room temperature. To put this into perspective, a screed floor heating system with tiles (the best output) is approximately 150W/m2, the wall heating has a 33% better output! A new build property is often calculated at a heating requirement of 40W/m2 and a refurbishment project is 60-80W/m2.
Because of this output and the most common heating requirements of a build project, it’s easy to see that the wall heating system only requires 30-50% of the equivalent space that a floor system would require to heat a room. For example, a 20m2 room would require 6-10m2 of wall heating. 2m x 0.6m panels are the most commonly used therefore only 5 linear meters of wall space would usually be sufficient!
Variotherm Panel Construction & Easy Installation
The panels are made of gypsum fibre which warms, creating thermal mass. 11.6mm pipe is pre-fitted to the panels at 75mm spacing and the panels are ‘daisy chained’ and connected to a port on a distribution manifold via 16mm pipe to a maximum of 6.25m2 per port. The panels should be fitted to a stud type wall and insulated. The panels can be skimmed over and painted, wallpapered or tiled. See installation example;
For those asking “what about hanging pictures etc?”....don’t worry!!....a thermal strip can be supplied which shows where the pipe is when it’s on. Alternatively a pipe locator can detect pipe as the wall heating pipe has an aluminium layer.
What Are the Benefits of Variotherm?
Excellent Heat Output
The system is incredibly powerful, capable of delivering up to 201W/m² (at a 50°C flow temperature). To put that into perspective, this is roughly 33% higher than the output of a standard screeded underfloor heating system beneath a tiled floor.
Space-Saving Efficiency
Because of its exceptionally high heat output, you only need to cover a fraction of your wall space to heat an entire room comfortably. Typically, installing panels on just 30% to 50% of the equivalent floor area is more than enough to meet a room's heating requirements.
Better Indoor Air Quality
Standard radiators heat the air, creating draughts that constantly circulate dust, pollen, and allergens around your home. Variotherm uses radiant heat which warms the objects and people in the room directly. This creates a cosy, hygienic, and draught-free environment that is ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers.
Climate Control
Variotherm systems are not just for winter heating. During the summer, you can circulate chilled water through the pipework to absorb excess heat from the room. This provides silent, gentle, and highly energy-efficient room cooling without the need for noisy air conditioning units.
Design Freedom
Once the 18mm gypsum fibre panels are installed, you can plaster, paint, wallpaper, or tile directly over them. Your heating system becomes completely invisible, allowing you to place furniture exactly where you want it without worrying about blocking a radiator.
Ready to Transform Your Space? Shop Variotherm with UFH1
If you're ready to experience responsive, space-saving radiant heating, look no further than UFH1. As a trusted supplier of premium Variotherm systems, we provide everything you need to seamlessly integrate this cutting-edge technology into your project. Whether you're tackling a single-room retrofit or a complex whole-house renovation, our expert team is here to support you from start to finish. Send us your floor plans today for a free quote.
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