BEKOTEC-EN-FTS
Studded screed panel with sound insulation for the attachment of Schlüter heating pipes with a diameter of 12 mm
Retrofitting a floor heating system in an older property
Making it beautiful: Our thin BEKOTEC-THERM and DITRA-HEAT-E floor heating systems are highly valued for the renovation of existing structures – both are easy to retrofit.
Combining warmth and value retention. Modernising in a contemporary way.
How to retrofit comfort and cosiness in existing buildings? Heating quickly, cost-effectively and energy-efficiently at the same time? Thanks to the low assembly height and the associated low static loads on the floor heating system, we have the ideal floor heating system for retrofitting in an older property.
Feeling good faster
The cosy, even radiant heat of Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM transforms cold floors into warm and comfortable surfaces in no time at all.
Saving energy costs
The lower supply temperature saves you around 2 per cent of energy per one degree of heat when retrofitting BEKOTEC-THERM – and that means money!
Thinking towards the future
Retrofitting BEKOTEC-THERM links thermal comfort with added value. Combining it with a heat pump or solar technology is also a good idea for the future.
Turning old into new: Your heating revolution with Schlüter-Systems
Whether in private residential homes, existing commercial buildings or historically listed buildings, BEKOTEC-THERM has played its part in bringing existing buildings and rooms up to the latest energy standards in numerous refurbishment and renovation projects.
Due to its low assembly height, the floor heating system can be operated at particularly low supply temperatures. It distributes the heating across the entire floor and heats up surfaces quickly. Yet it consumes less energy than wall-mounted radiators. Not only does this benefit your pocket, but also the environment.
Not much space? Wooden ceilings? Not a problem!
The BEKOTEC system only requires a screed cover of 8 mm above the studs. The results: savings of more than 50 percent in screed weight per square metre. In comparison, conventional floor heating systems have a screed cover of at least 45 mm above the heating pipes, which results in a screed weight of more than 130 kg per square metre.
Because the heated screed of BEKOTEC-THERM systems is particularly thin, the resulting assembly is extraordinarily lightweight and slim. These are precisely the advantages that pay off when retrofitting in older properties. When it comes to floor construction, every millimetre counts. But the Schlüter system is also attractively designed: instead of cumbersome radiators, BEKOTEC-THERM is discreetly concealed under modern ceramic and natural stone flooring or even parquet, vinyl, linoleum and laminate.
8 strong arguments for retrofitting with BEKOTEC-THERM
Ultra-flat: Thin-layer floor heating system with an assembly height of as little as 20 mm! Especially in older properties, every millimetre counts!
Very lightweight: Savings of more than 50 percent in screed weight per square metre. Ideal for keeping static loads on older buildings to a minimum.
Low energy consumption: The lower supply temperature saves around 2 per cent of energy per one degree of heat – and that means money.
A pleasant feeling of comfort: The radiant panel heating system distributes the heat evenly. This helps create a more pleasant feeling of comfort, with a temperature of up to 2 °C lower.
Time savings during construction: The low assembly height means that the screed floor dries quickly and the tiles/natural stone flooring can be laid much earlier.
More space in the room: The heating system runs out of sight in the floor. Large, space-consuming radiators are a thing of the past.
Always the right temperature: The heating control system ensures a refreshingly cool floor in the summer – with room temperatures that are up to 3 °C lower.
Efficient combination with regenerative energy: The lower supply temperature means lower electricity consumption – ideal in combination with heat pumps or solar technology.
Optimum BEKOTEC systems for retrofitting
Floor heating systems often require low assembly heights so that they can be installed as part of renovation projects. The product range of Schlüter-Systems includes a variety of models with thicknesses of between 20 and 52 mm up to the top edge of the screed. What counts here is that the lower the assembly height, the less screed required per square metre. Lightweight floors are particularly advantageous in older properties in order to relieve the load on structural beams and suspended floors.
BEKOTEC-THERM + DITRA-HEAT-E = Dream team for efficient heating
DITRA-HEAT-E is the perfect addition. The electric radiant panel heating system can be used universally on the wall and in the floor to invisibly provide comfortable warmth where it is actually required: it heats the towel rail and wall surfaces in showers with precise timing and ensures that the tiles in front of the washbasin are warm underfoot.
It also has uncoupling properties so that the substrate and covering can move independently of each other. As the uncoupling mat and heating cable together are a mere 5.5 millimetres thick, DITRA-HEAT-E in combination with BEKOTEC-THERM is ideal for retrofitting in existing structures.
Retrofitting floor heating systems in existing structures: What has to be considered?
Suitable substrates
It is possible to retrofit Schlüter BEKOTEC-THERM floor heating systems in almost all structural conditions. The substrate must only be dry, flat and load-bearing. It may be necessary to apply a levelling compound before installing the floor.
Assembly height of the heating system
When retrofitting a floor heating system, every millimetre is crucial for the installation. Because if it is too high, door and ceiling heights can change and power sockets may no longer be in the best position. The assembly height of the BEKOTEC-EN-18-FTS, BEKOTEC-EN-12-FPS and BEKOTEC-EN-12-FK studded panels, which are most suitable for existing structures, is a slim 20 mm and 31 mm respectively. Rating: Perfect for refurbishments!
Weight of the floor heating system
In old buildings or wood-beamed ceilings, the weight of the floor heating system also plays a role. It is important to have the additional loads checked in advance by a Schlüter-Systems installer.
Heat insulation of the floors
Have the heat insulation checked! Further measures may be necessary under certain circumstances to ensure that BEKOTEC-THERM can work efficiently. This applies above all to old properties and buildings that have not yet been comprehensively refurbished. To avoid burning energy unnecessarily, it is important to ensure that floors that are adjacent to cold surfaces are well insulated – for example to unheated basement rooms or directly to the ground.
