What is thermal skirting?

Thermal skirting boards or radiators have a special front panel. It has direct contact with the heating core that allows the heat to spread uniformly and effectively without heating the air. This then causes a convection current.

Are heated skirting boards any good?

The benefits of installing skirting board heating far outweigh the negatives. By simply removing radiators in favour of this more modern heating system, you can free up space, lower your energy bills and even result in clearer air for your family.

Can you paint ThermaSkirt?

ThermaSkirt is available in a wide range of profile styles and colours including white, ivory and oak, and there is also a plain finish that can be painted.

Can a radiator touch a skirting board?

Measure radiator length, add 2 x 1.75” for hydronic valves from end of bushes. Simply use the radiators as guides. In a normal installation the radiator should be stood as close to the skirting board as possible. It is even possible for the back of the radiator feet to touch the skirting board.

How do I Rebate my skirting board?

Once you have selected the skirting board you want for your project, simply select ‘pipe rebate’ from the rebate drop down menu on the product page, and when you place your order we will know to manufacture a pipe rebate in the back of your skirting.

Do skirting boards keep heat in?

Skirting heating cost When they do, they’ll provide an even distribution of heat throughout the room, with no heat loss through the flooring. It’s more energy-efficient than traditional radiators, and should also save you money on your heating bills.

What is the alternative to radiators?

An alternative to radiators and UFH is Thermodul Skirting Heaters. A sleek Italian design which frees up wall space, Thermodul is a heated skirting board that radiates heat around the perimeter of the room giving a feeling of comfort similar to that of under floor heating, but is much more responsive.

How do you bleed ThermaSkirt?

Open and close each ThermaSkirt system individually. Any air forced around the system will be trapped in this bleed-off tee piece, and can be simply bled off by twisting the air release valve.

Can you hide pipes behind skirting?

Skirting Board Pipe Boxing The most popular method for hiding pipework is boxing in, which is where you construct a box around the pipework from wood and plaster board . You may already have examples of boxing in throughout your home – possibly in a kitchen or bathroom where this solution is particularly prevalent.

What is a skirting board rebate?

What Is Rebated Skirting Board? Rebated skirting board is quite simply a piece of skirting board that has a small recess cut out of it to a height of 20mm. The depth of your rebate from Metres Direct will be determined by the depth of the skirting board you order: 15mm depth = 9mm rebate.