For a pleasant room temperature in new and old buildings
Skirting heating systems are quick to install, whether in a new building or as part of a refurbishment project. Close to the floor, they are installed on the inner room side of outside walls. Within a short space of time, a gentle veil of warm air builds up, which circulates along cold surfaces. It screens off the cold from the outside and warms the cool wall. As a result, radiant heat ensures a comfortably warm room climate.
This is how skirting heating works
The heating elements are the technical core component of the Variotherm skirting heating system. This is a copper pipe with aluminium louvres attached on top. Hot water flows through the copper pipe which heats the fins. The warmth is emitted through the wall via a physical reaction, the Coandă effect. It forms a veil of warm air along the walls. In this way, the wall becomes a supplier of heat. At the same time, the cold from the outside is screened off.
The heating elements can be clad individually and adjusted to the interior design (such as wood or metal).
Where are skirting heating systems used?
- New buildings
- Old buildings/existing buildings
- Historical buildings
- Bench heating in churches
- Medical buildings
- In front of large glass surfaces with a parapet height of 16-30 cm
- Effective drying of damp walls
Dry walls thanks to skirting heating
Damp walls tend to form mould. Skirting heating can prevent mould forming on the walls. Why? Because it regularly heats the entire wall surface. A skirting heating system can also be mounted as part of a refurbishment project.
Our tip:
- Good outside insulation can prevent damp walls and the resulting formation of mould.
- If buildings are less well insulated, keep the outer wall free of furniture. In this way, you avoid damp walls.
Requirements for skirting heating systems
- We recommend that skirting heating systems be installed along outer walls. The ideal solution is to mount skirting heating over 70% of the room length along the outer wall.
- We recommend flow temperatures of between 40 °C and maximum 55 °C.
One system – many benefits
Skirting heating systems build up a veil of warm air along cold walls in just a short space of time. Thanks to the radiant heat, the room heats up quickly to the desired temperature. Depending on the design, rooms are heated within 15 to 30 minutes. Skirting heating systems can also be installed at a later date.
The benefits for you
- Skirting heating heats up quickly – and is easy to regulate
- Prevents mould and damp walls
- Heating pipes run invisibly through the cladding
- Elegant appearance – flexible design
- Can be installed at a later date
- Saves up to 25% heating costs
Technology
Technical properties. Models. Types.
The Classic consists of the heating elements and brackets. They can be installed as required and fitted with claddings supplied by the customer (e.g. solid wood).
THERE ARE 4 TYPES TO CHOOSE FROM
The mini – for where space is limited. Ia and lla and the llla type – with even more capabilities.
Coanda effect
Ideal for cold walls and large glass surfaces.
Variotherm’s skirting heating systems generate a veil of hot air along cold walls in seconds. This makes any room cosy and warm.
How a cold wall becomes a wall with radiant heat:
These infrared images show the rapid effect of our skirting heating systems. A veil of warm air is developed in just a few minutes. It blocks off the cold and heats the wall.
Installation
Simple and quick to install
The skirting heating systems can easily be attached to all finished plastered walls or wodden panels. The Beta system is installed not on the wall, but on a discreet base fixed to the floor.
All you need for installation
The heating elements developed by Variotherm are used both in skirting and trench heating systems.
Simple installation. Stable fixation.
Heating/cooling manifolds are fully assembled and pressure-tested
FAQs
Where are skirting heating systems mounted?
Skirting heating systems are installed along the outside walls. There are two reasons for this: On the one hand, they heat the room to a comfortable temperature, while on the other, they can prevent condensate forming on cold parts of the wall. This means that the wall stays dry.
The skirting heating can be operated both with central heating systems and low-temperature systems.
Can furniture be placed in front of the skirting heating?
Variotherm skirting heating systems can be installed on the lower part of the wall, in plinths or in niches. This means that you can place furniture almost anywhere you like. However, no tall furniture should be placed directly in front of the skirting heating, since the air has to be able to flow upwards and outwards without interference.
It is important to maintain a distance of eight to ten centimetres from the wall. Only then can the system heat effectively.
Does skirting heating have any disadvantages?
- It is more highly visible than underfloor, wall or ceiling heating, but is much more discreet in its appearance than standard radiators. It can be optimally adjusted to the interior design.
- If built-in furniture is planned during a refurbishment project, this must be taken into account.
- Flow temperatures of at least 35 °C.