More and more commercial spaces and offices are using trench heating. It frees up more space, saves on energy costs, and contributes to a more comfortable and productive workspace for all. It’s a great way to futureproof your office and commercial space, providing a more sustainable and convenient alternative to gas heating. In this post, we dig deeper into some of the biggest benefits trench heating could have for your commercial space.
Space saving With trench heating, there’s no need for large radiators taking up large amounts of wall space. Slim-line floor grilles near the wall keep your walls entirely free, making the space easier to move around in, and more options for furniture placement. Plus, having clutter free walls and more clean lines creates a more understated, elegant, and professional feel, which can improve the experience of your staff and customers.
Draft prevention The temperature of a workspace matters. If employees feel too hot or too cold, their productivity and happiness at work can be affected. With trench heating, the heat gets evenly distributed around the room. This prevents some areas from being colder and warmer than others, due to window drafts and hot air being concentrated in specific areas. The under-floor fan creates an updraft, so all parts of the room are at the same temperature. When your staff feels comfortable, they are likely to be more productive throughout the day.
Reduces noise Overhead fans and radiators often generate a low-level hum or buzz, which can be irritating, and hamper focus and productivity, or affect the experience of customers and clients. With trench heating, under floor fans are very quiet, with a sound that is hard to notice. A quieter work environment will increase the wellbeing of your staff, allowing them to focus better on tasks.
Insulates glazed walls More and more modern workplaces are located in buildings with fully glazed walls. Large windows can produce condensation – Trench heating prevents this, as the natural convection prevents moisture buildup, regulating humidity levels in the air. Grilles can be placed the entire length of the window or glazed wall, which provides excellent protection from drafts. It creates a curtain effect, as the warm air is blown upwards, almost like an extra invisible layer of insulation.
Sustainable and cost effective As well as reducing your business overheads due to being energy efficient, trench heating offers a more eco friendly alternative to other heating methods. It only needs a small amount of water to create heat, instead of the larger amount of gas needed for central heating. Due to its even heat distribution, it means you’re less likely to need additional heaters in winter, meaning you’ll need to use less energy, which is great for bank accounts, and the planet.
Here at Gunning Heating, we supply and install bespoke trench heating units in homes and businesses across the country. For more information about how trench heating can benefit your home or business, click here.
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