As the drive to deliver sustainable buildings intensifies, innovative products which reduce the environmental impact of a building are coming to the fore.
ComFlor® Active exemplifies this new approach. It facilitates truly sustainable control of room temperature in new buildings without heavy reliance on carbon intensive fuels.
It permits circulation of cool or warm water through a network of waterpipes embedded into the concrete to thermally activate the floor. This method provides
highly effective cooling for office buildings and similar heating benefits in residential structures.
In both cases, the low temperature differential between the room temperatureand the circulated water allows the use of low carbon technologies, rather than traditional carbon intensive heaters or chillers, to supply water at the required temperature.
The low water temperature also reduces heat losses from the intermediate pipework and increases the system’s overall efficiency. Thermally activated traditional concrete slab floors provide a high comfort level, increased floor space due to the elimination of radiators and a self-regulating, energy efficient system that provides cooling and heating in a single package.
ComFlor® Active offers all these advantages, with some key extra features. Benefits include a large radiant surface to maximise output and optional Colorcoat FD® 25 pre-finished steel soffits to further improve performance and offer an aesthetically appealing finish.