Climaboard skirting heating warms the inside of exterior walls to bring significant energy savings

(13/04/2007)

A new environmentally-friendly heating system has just been introduced to the UK from its Italian inventors Frog Buildings. It has already been snapped up by James Allen Construction, specialist builders of bespoke houses at the top end of the market.

Unlike underfloor heating, which uses hundreds of litres of water and is relatively slow to respond to changes in required temperature, Climaboard® is inbuilt into skirting and uses less than 15 litres for a typical 4-bed house. With less water and no large floor slab to heat, it responds very quickly, needing less energy to reach the desired temperature.

Climaboard takes advantage of one of the laws of physics known as the ‘Coanda Effect’ in which the tendency of moving fluid is to follow a nearby surface – in this case the wall. By warming the inside of exterior walls, Climaboard provides an insulating layer of warm air that prevents cold air radiating into the room. Comfort is felt even at relatively low air temperature, making the system extremely cost-effective.

“We are delighted to be the first in the UK to showcase this stunning system,” says JAC managing director, James Squirrell from the company’s spacious new offices in West Ewell, Surrey, which have already been fitted out with Climaboard. It is way ahead of anything else on the market in terms of energy, cost efficiency and aesthetic appeal.”

“This is not a blown air system, so allergy sufferers don’t have to worry about extra air circulation stirring up micro-dust and other air-borne particles,” adds Squirrell. “It brings significant energy savings, as without a breeze from fans, people feel warmer at a lower temperature setting. It heats from the floor upwards, so there is no wasted heat below the ceiling.”

Climaboard’s arrival in the UK follows lengthy research and practical application in Italy to overcome the problems inherent in other forms of skirting board heating design, notably the limited amount of heat delivered per meter of skirting.

With its system of twin 15mm copper pipes connected to aluminium fins by means of close-fitting flanged joints, Climaboard delivers heat energy in an extremely efficient manner, providing around 300 watts per meter at input water temperature of 70oC. This makes it capable of being used even in very large spaces.

Easy to install and measuring just 140 high by 30 mm wide, it attaches to walls in place of ordinary skirting, neatly hiding its active radiator elements behind the front panel. Available as standard in white, it is ideal for new and refurbished residential properties, as well as for commercial premises such as offices, shops, restaurants, nursing and care homes, and schools and nurseries. It can also be supplied to special order in an infinite variety of finishes to match the colour scheme of any environment using a sample or photo. It is approved to EN441 and 442 and has a DeltaT of 229.

The product is now available for delivery to any location in the UK. Installation companies and stockists are being sought throughout the regions and can find out more by contacting Technology Marketing Management.

Related categories:  Energy Conservation   Radiators: panel, convector, towel rails   Residential applications   Underfloor heating: wet and dry systems 

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