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Comfort, safety, and efficiency: how liquid screed and underfloor heating are ideal for retirement homes and bungalows

Underfloor heating is known for its efficiency and comfort, making it an excellent choice for care homes, retirement homes, and bungalows. When combined with liquid screed, its benefits are even greater. This combination provides a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient heating solution that enhances the living conditions of elderly residents.


Cementitious liquid screed is an exceptional choice for flooring, especially when paired with underfloor heating. Designed to deliver top-notch thermal conductivity, Clockwork’s screeds ensure that heat is evenly distributed, enhancing the efficiency and responsiveness of your heating system. They can be installed as thin as 25mm, improving heating performance and allowing for better insulation and reduced running costs.



Benefits of Liquid Screed

Efficient Heat Distribution

Liquid screed flows easily and covers heating pipes completely, ensuring efficient heat transfer and uniform warmth across the floor. This improves the performance of the underfloor heating system, making it more effective and energy-efficient.


Quick Installation and Drying Time

Liquid screeds are quicker to install than traditional screeds and dries faster. This reduces the overall project timeline and allows for faster occupancy, particularly in care homes and retirement homes where minimising disruption is crucial.


Enhanced Durability and Longevity

Liquid screed provides a robust and durable surface that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use. Its high strength and reduced shrinkage reduce the risk of cracks, ensuring a longer lifespan for the floor, resulting in fewer repairs and lower maintenance costs.



Underfloor heating and liquid screed work well together because liquid screed maximises heat transfer, ensuring even warmth distribution. It also dries quickly, allowing for faster project completion. With its low thermal resistance, liquid screed enhances the heating system's efficiency by reducing energy loss. Its seamless application around heating pipes also creates a smooth surface that improves overall heating performance.


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Benefits of Underfloor Heating


Constant, Comfortable Heat

Underfloor heating provides consistent, low-level warmth throughout a room. Unlike traditional radiators that create intense, localised heat, underfloor heating distributes warmth evenly across the entire floor surface. This eliminates cold spots and maintains a stable room temperature, which is crucial for elderly individuals who are often more sensitive to temperature fluctuations. This consistent warmth significantly enhances comfort and well-being.


Safety Benefits

Safety is paramount in care homes, retirement homes, and bungalows. Traditional radiators and heaters can pose burn risks, especially for elderly residents with slower reaction times or conditions affecting heat sensitivity. Underfloor heating operates at lower temperatures, making the floors warm but never hot enough to cause burns. This creates a safer living environment, reducing the risk of injury and providing peace of mind for residents and their families.


Enhanced Mobility and Space 

Underfloor heating improves mobility and optimises space usage. Radiators and heating units can be obtrusive, occupying valuable wall and floor space that could be better used for furniture or mobility aids. Installing underfloor heating opens up spaces, making them easier to navigate, which is particularly beneficial in bungalows and retirement homes where ease of movement is essential.



Additional Benefits of Underfloor Heating


  1. Energy Efficiency: Underfloor heating systems are typically more energy-efficient than traditional radiators. They operate at lower temperatures and can be paired with renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption and lowering utility bills. This efficiency is crucial for retirement homes that aim to manage operational costs.

  2. Improved Air Quality: Underfloor heating provides gentle, radiant heat without disturbing air particles, unlike forced-air systems that circulate dust and allergens. This results in better indoor air quality, which is crucial for elderly residents with respiratory conditions or allergies.

  3. Easy Maintenance: Underfloor heating systems are low-maintenance and have a long lifespan. Once installed, they require minimal upkeep, reducing the need for frequent maintenance visits and disruptions.

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Clockwork Underfloor Heating's Four-Step Process

Clockwork Underfloor Heating delivers top-tier underfloor heating solutions, especially for care homes, retirement homes, and bungalows. Our streamlined four-step process guarantees a smooth and efficient installation, maximising the performance of liquid screed and underfloor heating systems.


  1. Planning & Design: Every successful project starts with meticulous planning. We collaborate closely with you to understand your specific heating and flooring needs. Our experienced team evaluates your space, considering factors such as room size, layout, and desired comfort levels. We then create a customised underfloor heating plan tailored to your requirements using advanced CAD (Computer-Aided Design) systems. This ensures the heating solution perfectly aligns with your property's layout and needs.

  2. Lay Insulation: Effective insulation is key to optimising the performance of your underfloor heating system. Our experts assess your property's insulation requirements and install high-quality, poured insulation with exceptional thermal properties. This step prevents heat loss and ensures that warmth is retained within your living or working space, enhancing the overall efficiency of your heating system.

  3. Install Underfloor Heating: With the plan and insulation in place, our skilled technicians proceed with installing the underfloor heating system. We use premium quality components and adhere to industry best practices to ensure a flawless setup. Our approach guarantees years of reliable warmth and comfort for your space.

  4. Pour Liquid Floor Screed: The final step involves pouring liquid floor screed over the installed heating pipes. Our experienced team ensures an even and smooth application, allowing optimal heat transfer. The quick-drying properties of the liquid screed facilitate faster project completion, minimising disruption and enabling the installation of your desired flooring material in a shorter timeframe.


Combining liquid screed with underfloor heating offers numerous benefits, making it an ideal solution for care homes, retirement homes, and bungalows. The efficient heat distribution and quick installation of liquid screed complement the consistent, comfortable heat and safety advantages of underfloor heating. Clockwork Underfloor Heating's four-stage process ensures a seamless, hassle-free installation, maximising these benefits and creating a safer, more comfortable living environment for elderly residents. Care homes and bungalows can provide enhanced comfort, safety, and energy efficiency by choosing liquid screed and underfloor heating, effectively meeting their residents' specific needs.


Clockwork will handle every step, design, insulation, underfloor heating, and screed under one roof.



Partner with Clockwork Screed


We are an experienced screed installer based in Stockport, but cover all areas in the Northwest of England. The services we offer include:

  • Liquid Screeding Installation
  • Aeromix Poured Insulation & Installation


For all of your poured insulation and screeding needs, get in touch with us today.


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