Underfloor heating experts – Gaia – are expecting to install even more underfloor heating in new-build developments as the new Chancellor announces plans to “get Britain building again.”
Following Labour’s win at the UK general election, Starmer’s government is reintroducing housebuilding targets, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiling their plan to build 1.5 million homes in England over the next five years.
With underfloor heating already an increasingly popular choice for new-builds, these changes will inevitably create more opportunities for underfloor heating installations.
“With 1.5 million new-build homes on the way, we’re predicting that even more developers will choose to install underfloor heating – particularly as these homes will be built in adherence with recently changed Part L regulations and the upcoming Future Homes Standard,” states Steven Rooney, Director of Gaia Underfloor Heating.
Part L Building Regulations outline that all new-build homes must produce 31% fewer carbon emissions than was previously acceptable, to help meet the UK’s 2050 Net Zero targets.
Industry experts have identified underfloor heating as a key solution to low carbon heating for future new-build homes, due to its energy efficiency and low operating temperature.
“Underfloor heating is up to 30% more energy efficient than radiators! Plus, it can be paired with heat pumps, another low carbon heating solution – making it the ideal option for the proposed new-build homes,” adds Steven.
Gaia have extensive experience designing, supplying and installing underfloor heating for large-scale residential projects.
They have worked with a number of developers across the UK, including Taylor Wimpey, Berkeley Group and Hambridge Homes.
“We’re proud to have worked with so many leading developers. These housebuilding targets will certainly be positive news for them – and for the underfloor heating market too. We’re looking forward to continuing to be the underfloor heating partner of choice as Britain gets building again!” concludes Steven.
For more information about Gaia, visit: www.gaia.co.uk