Underfloor Heating at Waterfront Development.

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We’re delighted to announce our involvement in the prestigious Waterfront Development on Poole Quay for London Land Group. Our team are currently installing a Mercury Aurora castellated panel system across all 291 apartments, spanning an impressive 17,000 square meters.

Contract Manager Craig Davis highlights the project’s scope and progress stating, “We began the underfloor heating installation six weeks ago and are making excellent headway. We’ve completed two blocks so far and are about to install our 55th manifold and while there’s more to be done, I’m confident we’ll continue in this momentum”.

The Aurora system offers superior heat distribution and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal comfort for residents while minimising running costs. This aligns perfectly with the vision of the Waterfront project, aiming to provide luxurious and sustainable living spaces in an enviable location. This underfloor heating system is designed for a fast and accurate install where castellated panels interlock to create an easy fixing system for Mercury 16mm pipe without clips or staples. This floor system is commonly used as part of a specified acoustic floor detail within flats and houses.

The apartments will be arranged across five buildings, reaching 11 storeys high with the design taking inspiration from the rich maritime heritage from the surrounding area. London Land has been incredibly accommodating throughout the project’s initial stages, Davis adds. “Their collaborative approach is invaluable for ensuring a smooth and successful installation”.

For further information on Mercury Aurora or any other project, please contact us.

Bath Abbey continues to win awards

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In 2020, UFHN won a ‘highly commended’ accolade at the H&V News Awards for our involvement in restoring Bath Abbey. Two years on, Bath Abbey has been awarded a highly commended accolade in the Completed Buildings: Religion category at the World Architecture Festival; and recognised by UNESCO as a site of international importance.

Read our case study to see how we contributed to this inspiring project and enabled it to operate efficiently for years to come.

Laying the floor at Bath Abbey.

Underfloor heating in eco-friendly Woodland New Build.

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We’re delighted to see Deer Barn feature in the latest issue of Self Build & Design Magazine which showcases the property’s eco-friendly credentials and tells the story of how the owners took their 13-acre piece of woodland and turned it into a beautiful rural retirement property.

We were chosen by the owners to design, supply and install a MERCURY Atlas underfloor heating system on the property’s ground floor which has been designed to run off-grid in a rural woodland and work in harmony with nature. An existing blockwork barn served as a starting point for the new build with ponds and an ancient lime kiln on the site. It’s a great story, but we don’t want to spoil it so if you can get a copy, it’s definitely worth a read.

Deer Barn, Dorset.

Transformation of Dorset WWII Bunker

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One of the more unique projects that we’ve had the pleasure of working on is the transformation of a Dorset WWII Bunker, which was once part of the RAF Ringstead radar station. The concrete structure, which originally had no windows, is almost invisible from the outside and is in the process of being transformed into a 2 bedroom holiday let.

We’re pleased to have designed, supplied and installed a MERCURY Aurora system into the renovation. This underfloor heating system is commonly used as part of a specified acoustic floor detail, where it is laid directly into the pipe positioning panel, spaced at 50mm intervals, enabling easy installation of the MERCURY pipe.

Not only is this a cool place to stay, but visitors will also be able to relax in year-round ambient temperature, and just check out those views!

Low profile underfloor heating in top destination to live.

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We’ve been looking back at our jobs throughout October and Deal in Kent has to be one of our favourites. Fast becoming one of the top destinations to live in Kent (according to the Sunday Times), we particularly like this install in a period property along the seafront which the owners are carefully updating, whilst keeping the original features of the building.

Once again our team designed a low profile underfloor heating system that features within all four floors of the property. From the basement up, we’ve installed Mercury Stella, a system we’ve introduced this year and enjoy working with for a number of reasons.

Mercury Stella is a versatile system and particularly suited to a retrofit installation thanks to its low 18mm build-up. The multi-directional panels are covered with 100-micron foil which provides fast heat response time and even heat distribution. No screed is required either, so installation is super speedy and means it’s suitable for use with most floor finishes.

For more information about Mercury Stella or if you’d like us to quote on your next underfloor heating project, get in touch.

Kitchen extension with underfloor heating in Hampshire

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Over the course of the year, we’re lucky to see some lovely properties and this private residence in Hampshire was no exception. The owners have built a generous kitchen/diner extension and incorporated underfloor heating into the build.

Our in-house team designed a Mercury Apollo system, insulation is installed beneath the concrete slab and a 4mm Multifoil is laid over the top. MERCURY P16 pipe has been used in this instance, laid in continuous loops, fixed into clamp track with plastic nails and hooks.

The final result is a lovely, neat installation and Heatmiser Slimline thermostats finish the job off nicely.

If you’re looking to incorporate underfloor heating into your new build or property renovation, contact us and we’ll do the rest.

Mercury Apollo Wet underfloor Heating System.

Underfloor heating for the RSPCA.

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We recently completed the installation of a state-of-the-art MERCURY ATLAS underfloor heating system at a new RSPCA rehabilitation centre in Chichester, England. This ambitious project aimed to improve the comfort and well-being of animals residing at the centre until they find their forever homes.

The project is a significant upgrade for the centre, which has been in operation for over 50 years. Our team expertly designed and installed the underfloor heating system throughout all 27 dog kennels, the cattery, and animal pens, ensuring a warm and comfortable environment for the animals.

This is not our first collaboration with the RSPCA. You can find details or our previous project in the care section of our case studies.

Have you got a project, get in touch and speak to the experts. Call 01202 894976 or email sales@ufhn.co.uk

Boutique Development

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It’s a little while until the occupants can start moving in, but we’re on site at Chippenham Gardens, a brand new boutique development in London NW6.

This car-free development comprises of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with underfloor heating designed by yours truly. MERCURY ATLAS is being installed with 291 thermostats, 52 manifolds and 128 air probes!

We are comfortable with tackling any kind of development, we’ve done lots of them! Take a look at some our multi-residential case studies here.

Underfloor Heating at London Biggin Hill Airport.

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Cool project alert! We’re at London Biggin Hill Airport on one of our jobs this week to install a MERCURY Atlas system, complete with Neo Hub, thermostats and sensors, that we designed for a visitor area in the largest aircraft hangar to be built for 50 years!

This state-of-the-art 250,000 sqft hangar, designed and installed by another Dorset company, will house up to 14 Global 7500 aircraft at any one time, workshops, office space and much more. A pretty good way to start the week.

photo credit: REIDsteel

London Biggin Hill aircraft Hangar

State-of-the-art school library

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Back to business after a well-deserved Easter break! We’re excited to be on site at the stunning Canford School in Wimborne, installing our bespoke Mercury Atlas underfloor heating system into their brand new library.

This state-of-the-art facility will provide students and staff with a modern learning environment, complete with seminar spaces, video conferencing and the ultimate comfort of consistent, even temperature.

We’re thrilled to be part of this project and can’t wait to share the final results.

Photo credit: Design Engine Architects.