PE-RT (Polyethylene of Raised Temperature resistance) pipe offers many benefits that make it the perfect choice to use with our underfloor heating systems:
- Excellent Flexibility: PE-RT pipe is amazingly flexible even in cold conditions, allowing it to be easily maneuvered during installation. This flexibility reduces the need for additional fittings. They are also lightweight, and with this combination making installation quicker which helps save time and labor costs.
- High Temperature Resistance: As you can imagine, underfloor heating systems can get fairly hot, and PE-RT pipes are designed to withstand these conditions without deformation or loss of structural integrity. This is crucial to a reliable and long-lasting heating system.
- Corrosion Resistance: Unlike metal pipes, PE-RT is corrosion-resistant. Therefore there will never be any rust build up to impede the flow of water and reduce system efficiency.
- Low Thermal Conductivity: PE-RT pipes have a lower thermal conductivity compared to some other materials, such as metal pipes. This means that the heat loss is reduced during heat transfer, making the underfloor heating system more efficient.
- Reduced Noise: Something you wouldn’t really think of when installing underfloor heating is the sound. PE-RT pipes are great at dampening the sound of flowing water, resulting in a quieter heating system compared to metal pipes.
- Cost-Effective: The combination of easy installation, low maintenance requirements, and a long service life makes PE-RT pipes a cost-effective choice for underfloor heating systems in the long run.
