Straightforward electric option
MD Heating Mats
Pre-spaced electric heating mats for regular-shaped tiled or stone floors, available in different outputs to suit the room design.
Room guide
Underfloor Heating For Conservatories
Conservatories and garden rooms can have higher heat loss than the rest of the home. Start with the floor construction, usable heated area and a calculated room heat loss.
Choose the right route
Which Conservatory Heating System Fits Your Project?
Tile and stone generally transfer heat effectively, but conservatories can be demanding spaces. The final output must be checked against glazing, insulation and calculated heat loss.
Straightforward electric option
Explore MD Heating Mats
Flexible electric option
UltraTec Heating Cable
A loose heating cable for awkward layouts, curved edges and floor areas where a pre-spaced mat is less practical.
New-build route
In-Screed Water Heating
For a new conservatory or garden room with a new slab and screed, a designed water system can form part of the floor construction.
Compare The Three Approaches
| Comparison criteria | MD Mats | UltraTec | Water Heating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Regular, open floor areas | Irregular or detailed layouts | New slab and screed construction |
| System position | Beneath compatible tile or stone finishes | Within the specified tiled-floor build-up | Pipe embedded within the screed |
| Main priority | Fast installation and even coverage | Greater freedom over cable spacing | A whole-room system designed around heat loss |
MD Mats
- Starting point
- Regular, open floor areas
- System position
- Beneath compatible tile or stone finishes
- Main priority
- Fast installation and even coverage
UltraTec
- Starting point
- Irregular or detailed layouts
- System position
- Within the specified tiled-floor build-up
- Main priority
- Greater freedom over cable spacing
Water Heating
- Starting point
- New slab and screed construction
- System position
- Pipe embedded within the screed
- Main priority
- A whole-room system designed around heat loss
Plan for a high-loss room
Do Not Choose On Floor Area Alone
Large areas of glass can make a conservatory harder to heat. A room heat-loss calculation should confirm whether underfloor heating can provide the required output alone or should work with another heat source.
Heat-Loss Check
Account for glazing, external walls, orientation and the room's intended use
Floor Construction
Confirm whether the floor is new screed, an existing base or another compatible build-up
Floor Finish
Choose an approved finish and keep the complete floor covering within permitted thermal resistance
Output & Control
Match system output and thermostat control to the calculated heating requirement