3 ways CAD is helping to make UFH installation easier for everyone
We understand that an installer’s job is difficult enough without having to make changes half way through a job. Often when installing underfloor heating systems, specifications can change mid-project as the customer, architect, and builder start to see a project take shape. This very often means that design drawings require modifications and a project can be delayed as these changes are made.
As with many projects, preparation is key, and having a technically accurate CAD design can help to facilitate a more streamlined installation process.
This is why John Guest provides a free CAD design and technical support service. Here are just three ways that CAD is helping us enhance your UFH installation projects:
1. CAD Gives Installers a Better Chance of a Successful First-Time Installation
The design of an underfloor heating system has a direct link to its output and efficiency. Careful consideration and planning should be given to any project to ensure that any system installed can be integrated with construction and floor plans.
With many floor plans varying, and more and more installation projects having different floor construction and unorthodox layouts, the best way to visualise an installation is by doing so digitally, through a CAD design. This ensures that a project has been carefully planned prior to installation. It gives an accurate list of materials required for the project and significantly increases the chances of completing a successful installation first time every time, reducing the risk of errors and faults being discovered post installation.
2. CAD Helps with Optimum Underfloor Heating Placement of the Manifold
The manifold position is one of the most significant elements for an Underfloor Heating installation. The pipe layout and the length of the pipe used for the project heavily depends upon where the manifold is placed.
Often the position initially chosen by the homeowner may be inappropriate, leading to poor system performance and a more expensive installation. A discussion with a CAD designer or technical team member can usually confirm the most suitable position.
3. CAD Designs can Speed Up the Underfloor Heating Pipe Laying Process
There are several ways to lay pipe for an underfloor heating installation, depending on the pipe spacing, room layout and fixing method. Get this wrong and not only will it affect the overall efficiency of the UFH system, but it can be expensive and time-consuming to rectify. A CAD drawing will show all the specific pipe routes and patterns for each individual job. This is important to get right at the early stages of project planning because there
A CAD drawing will show all the specific pipe routes and patterns for each individual job. This is important to get right at the early stages of project planning because there are a myriad of different combined pipe layouts, particularly with irregular shaped rooms.
Successful installation of underfloor heating does depend on a number of different factors including the layout of the building, the heat source, the type of floor surface and much more. CAD plays a vital role in simplifying UFH installation and giving installers as much preparation prior to installation as possible. It means that planning an underfloor heating system need not be daunting. Our
Our Speedfit Support team delivers comprehensive design and technical support throughout the project. Get in touch with our Speedfit Support team about your project today, and you too can benefit from our design and planning expertise.
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