Discrete Heat

Many products claim to be ‘heated skirting’ (or baseboard heating) but they are in fact convector radiators designed to be installed at skirting (baseboard) level. Consider ThermaSkirts unique (& often patented) features:

• 20mm (3/4") profile – the slimmest product on the market, and consistent with existing skirting and door architrave mouldings.
• Choice of colours and finishes – 3 different profiles (and more on the way!) in a variety of painted and timber finish (even oak!)
• Energy efficient – Only ThermaSkirt® has been independently tested against radiators & proven to be more energy efficient. (BSRIA test No 51397/1)
• Low & high temperature performance – suitable for heat pumps, solar and conventional boiler systems.
• True radiant healthy heat like UFH – no slots grilles or fins that get clogged and move dust and spores around by air convection.
• Rapid, controllable response times – heats the room in minutes and can be tightly controlled on & off, reducing your fuel bills.
• Works with any floor construction or finish – why smother your heating system with timber floors or carpet? ThermaSkirt works perfectly in any situation.
• Up to 6m (20’) walls in a single length (and end-to-end connectors for walls > 6m) - minimum joints and connections for aesthetic perfection.
• Simple, speedy DIY install – no soldering, crimping or drilling with ThermaSkirts’ patented push-fit connectors.
• 10 year warranty – Limited liability warranty on wet parts and connectors. (Typically 5 x that of radiators)
• Removable bottom covers (LT & OG) – hide your computer, audio & TV/speaker cables away.
• Removable top gasket – simple painting & re-decorating without masking off or ‘cutting in’.
• Nationwide availability & fitting – 200+ outlets and 35+ registered installers.
• Over 6,500 installed systems in the UK – more than any other similar product currently available.
• Neat & Discrete controls – only ThermaSkirt has the skirting mounted TRV valves (TRV-free manifold remote control option available)
• Silent operation – single piece extrusion and colour moulded covers ensure no ticks, clicks or bumps in the night!.
• Increase the value of your property – Did you know that ‘radiator free’ houses command a 10~15% premium over conventionally heated dwellings? (Source McCaan Erikson 2001)
• Competitively Priced – Prices from £19.95/m to 39.95/m enabling you to ‘ThermaSkirt’ the whole room for that all-around UFH comfort feeling.
• Simple installation with minimal disruption - connects easily onto existing pipework for retrofitting (radiator replacement kits available)

About ThermaSkirt® & The DiscreteHeat Company

DiscreteHeat & ThermaSkirt® is the eco friendly heating solution. ThermaSkirt® is a new and innovative way of heating your room. ThermaSkirt® makes the most of a skirting board and radiator and turns it into effective, eco-friendly heating. Designed and manufactured in the UK by DiscreteHeat Company Limited, the system replaces your skirting boards and radiators in one. ThermaSkirt® will work with existing conventional boilers as well as renewables such as solar, ground source and air source heat pumps.

DiscreteHeat's ThermaSkirt® has been tested by BSRIA fully complies with BS-EN 442 & carries the CE mark and in a like for like test against radiators was shown to be at least 13% more energy efficient. With the correct boiler & control system, fuels savings of up to 25% are possible. In test, ThermaSkirt® was proven to be the most efficient form of heating, giving the best uniform heat distribution, with only a ±1°C variation, compared to a radiator with a massive 13°C variation. [See Energy Savings]

The effect of ThermaSkirt® is indistinguishable from under-floor heating in that it heats the room from all sides and at low level, and yet it is as simple to fit as a radiator. As it is as slim and discrete as a skirting board, it takes up no wall or floor space. Because it is above ground, it can be used with any floor construction or covering including timber and carpet and warms up the room quickly.

DiscreteHeat has developed a complete range of patented push fit components so that any competent DIY enthusiast or local plumber (or joiner!) can fit the system quickly. ThermaSkirt® even connects to existing systems, and is ideal for both new build, extension and refurbishment applications.

Over 6,500 systems have been successfully installed to date.

ThermaSkirt® uses a unique aluminium alloy material that is 5 times more effective than steel at passing heat & can run efficiently at temperatures as low as 35°C & as high as 75°C.