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Energy Efficient Room Heating

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ENERGY SAVING • SPACE SAVING • COST SAVING

Why should I choose ThermaSkirt®

Why should I choose ThermaSkirt®?Until very recently there have only been 2 principal forms of room heating – radiators and under floor heating.Radiators have dominated the market as they are simple, responsive and inexpensive, but more recently under floor heating (UFH) has become the desired choice of the home owner. Why? Because most of us would prefer not to have ugly lumps of metal on the wall, and the heat distribution of UFH makes our rooms feel more comfortable. However, under floor has been proven to be less effective in timber construction and under certain materials such as laminate and carpet.UFHs’ slow response means that it has to be ‘on’ when it should be ‘off ’ in order to respond in a reasonable time. So how can you combine the responsiveness and simplicity of radiator, with the comfort and space saving of under floor heating? How can you improve the energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint not just of new build developments, but of the millions of existing properties already built?Simple. ThermaSkirt®.

How Does ThermaSkirt® WorkThermaSkirt® is a high tech alloy polymer extrusion that replaces the skirting boards and radiators in one.This distributes the heat quickly and evenly all around the room, at low level – just like under floor heating.In addition it frees up your wall space to maximise your usable living area. ThermaSkirt® can make the room feel comfortable at lower operating temperatures. This can save up to 25% on your annual heating costs and significantly reduce your carbon footprint.ThermaSkirt® is able to respond in minutes, whatever your floor construction or finish, and being able to control the heating so quickly enables you to use just enough energy, only when you need it. This can also help reduce your fuel bills.

The larger surface area afforded by ThermaSkirt® enables renewables such as solar panels or heat pump system to be used. As it is fitted ‘above ground’ it can be installed in many more existing buildings - something that would be impossible without the upheaval required of fitting UFH.

Contents

2. Why ThermaSkirt? 6. Fitted Furniture Plinth Heating 10. Urban LT Profile Technical Data 14. Installation & Approvals

3. How does it work? 7. Renewable Energy Systems 11. Regency OG Profile Technical Data 15. Quick Parts Guide

4. ThermaSkirt Vs Radiators 8/9. Will it work in my house 12. Deco PR Profile Technical Data

5. ThermaSkirt Vs UFH – Application Suggestions 13. Special Solutions.

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How does ThermaSkirt® work?

What other benefits does ThermaSkirt® have ?AestheticsBecause ThermaSkirt® is beautifully made in a choice of profiles and colours, you’ll be delighted at how it looks as a skirting.ThermaSkirt® is also supplied with a removable top ‘caulking gasket’ and bottom ‘cover trim’.The colour co-ordinated caulking gasket enables you to remove it for painting and decorating, and replace for a perfect neat finish.The matching bottom cover strip enables speaker & data cables etc to be hidden, and can be trimmed to accommodate uneven floors – just like timber skirting.

Removable cover trim.Ideal for routing speaker anddata cables, TV and telephone wires, safely and simply

Removable 'caulking' strip.Simple to paint to and neatand hassle free re-decorating

Trimmable -to cater forlaminate andcarpet

Cuts with everyday hand or power tools-no special equipment required.

Mitre free corners. Simply cutto approximate length - the cornerconnectors and covers do the rest.

Up to 6M long sections.Most walls done in a single length.

Durable colour-coded covershide all cuts and joints.

Ready painted in tough, stain resistantepoxy powder coating. Choice of colours and finishes.

Standard external corners in 90°,225° (and any other angle to order).

Colour matched internal corner covers available in 90°, 135° and other angles to order.

Unique ‘dual flow’ oval construction allows simple connection to one end and even heat all along it’s length.

Highly efficient aluminium composite extrusion gives up to 700btu’s per metre length.

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SafetyThermaSkirt® can protect precious persons against injury as it hides all pipework and exposed valves and has no sharp edges. Falls onto radiators account for over 94% of injuries caused by them (Source: 2001 HaSS & LaSS Statistics). Its lower operating temperature can also eliminate scalds and burns, which whilst only accounting for less than 1% of radiator related injuries, is a concern for parents. Low temperature systems are available for particularly vulnerable persons.

Speed & ReliabilityThermaSkirt® uses patented unique plastic push fit connectors to speed installation and to keep total costs down – push fit is something the whole plumbing world has now adopted. Like the aluminium Skirting itself, these are warranted against defect for a full 10 years.The unique ColourMatchTM covers and corner pieces are made from Ultra stable uPVC that wont fade or discolour and wont make a noise during operation as the skirting expands and contracts, sliding silently beneath them. In addition the covers are coloured right through making them resilient to knocks and chips.

Radiator edges, valves and pipework are a potential hazard

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. . . simple, inconspicuous heating with all round comfort

ThermaSkirt® Vs Radiators

Why is ThermaSkirt Better Than a Radiator?Because ThermaSkirt heats the room from all directions at low level, you don’t get drafts or hot spots created by the convection (movement of air) that radiators need to heat the room. Heat rises and then cools meaning that radiators heat the ceiling first before you – often requiring radiators to be up to 30% bigger than the room requires to compensate.

Renewable Energy Sources and Over-sized RadiatorsTo compensate for the lower flow temperatures of renewable sources such as solar and heat pumps, over-sized radiators are often specified. Apart from the fact that these may be up to 100% bigger and thus even more of an eyesore, this still does not solve the problems of heat distribution. At low temperatures conventional radiators ‘micro-climate’ that is the heat is confined to a small area near the radiator, as it does not have the thermal energy to circulate the air as they would do at normal boiler temperatures.ThermaSkirt® works perfectly well at low temperatures and heat distribution and thermal comfort levels are indistinguishable from Under Floor heating.

ThermaSkirt® can often heat a room from cold to comfortable in 15 - 20 minutes, because of its unique heat distribution pattern.As well as a better radiating material, ThermaSkirt®’s aluminium alloy has better corrosion resistance than steel - especially as there is no air trapped in the system.

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Low temperature radiators ‘micro-climate’ and don’t distribute the heat energy

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Tests Prove ThermaSkirt® to be More Efficient Than a RadiatorIn an independent comparative test, undertaken by BSRIA, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of a room being heated with ThermaSkirt® and the same room being heated with radiators, ThermaSkirt® was proven to be the most efficient form of heating, giving the best uniform heat distribution, with only a ±1.3°C variation, compared to a radiator with a massive 13°C variation. This equates to at least a 13% improvement in energy efficiency.Hot spots and cold spots created by radiator convection currents cause heating systems to run less efficiently, and home owners to turn up the thermostat to compensate.

Model No Min. °C Max. °CRadiator double convector type 16.8 29.3 18.2(on exterior wall) producing 800w (cold spots) (hot spots)ThermaSkirt® 18.7 21.7 20.2Producing 800w at ΔT36°C (even heat ±1°C) (+13%)Quote & results taken from BSRIA test report 51397/1

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ThermaSkirt® Vs Underfloor Heating

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Simple Installation!ThermaSkirt® doesn’t need specially prepared floors to install and can be fitted even in timber constructed homes! Plus - ALL the heat from the ThermaSkirt® goes straight into the room. ThermaSkirt® can be retrofitted into existing buildings regardless of their floor construction.

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A Typical UFH Installation

INSULATION25 > 100mm

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A Typical ThermaSkirt® Installation

ThermaSkirt® Works With Any Floor FinishThere’s no doubt that UFH heating works well under hard surfaces such as tiles and marble, but not every home has or would like these floor finishes. The performance of UFH is severely compromised when carpets or timber flooring are used, and when a timber sub floor is the method of construction, the practicality and reliability of under floor pipe work is rarely appropriate or recommended.

In addition, the naturally slow response times of UFH caused by its thermal mass, means that it has to be run continuously (sometimes misleadingly referred to as ‘knock back’ mode) in order for it to have a chance of responding to a sudden drop in temperature. Even complicated

control systems and weather compensation sensors cannot overcome this inherent flaw.

Control SystemsThermaSkirt® needs no special control systems (although it can be controlled by actuated manifold and room sensors if desired), and can be fitted into existing buildings with solid or timber sub – floors and indeed is unaffected by any sort of final floor covering – all your energy is used in the room, none is lost in the floor or covering.

Response TimesResponding in minutes, ThermaSkirt® avoids the problems of under heating as well as overheating, allowing just enough energy to be used only when it’s needed. None of your energy is wasted heating the property at times when its unoccupied, or when the weather is warm outside.

UFH creates an even heat but needs time to percolate through floor coverings, carpet, timber, etc.

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Where solid surfaces are preferred, ThermaSkirt® can work in conjunction with UFH to provide a responsive and complimentary alternative to radiators at 1st floor, or when renewable energy heat sources are employed.

Go to www.discreteheat.co.uk/thermaheat.html for an animated explanation.

Fitted Furniture Plinth Heating

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Even large fitted wardrobes can accommodate ThermaSkirt®, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice the warmth or design of your room.

Using ThermaSkirt® Plinth Heaters means you can now have units all round the room in the kitchen, bedroom or any room with fitted furniture.

The plinth heating panels are easily fixed into place onto the existing plinths if required. The Urban LT 150mm (6”) and Deco PR 125mm (5”) are most suitable for this application. Insulation may be fitted between brackets to maximise the heat into the kitchen or bedroom.

DiscreteHeat bring you the solution to heating your kitchen and bedroom without having to use unsightly radiators on the wall. Heating the kitchen with a radiator has always meant fewer kitchen units - until now!

Silver Birch LT in contemporary kitchen

Golden Oak LT in designer bedroomCricket White LT in refurbished property

Kitchens and Bedrooms can still use ThermaSkirt®

Cricket White LT in apartment development

Eco Friendly Renewable Energy Sources

Improving Gas Condensing Boiler Performance

ThermaSkirt® will work with Eco Friendly & Renewable Energy Sources.

Economy and the Environment

If you can turn your thermostat down by 1°C, you could save up to 10% of your annual heating bills. Doesn’t it make sense with today’s high fuel costs and worries about global warming to consider the very best and

latest technology? If your room is warmed evenly all around and quickly from cold, you can have just enough heat when and where you want it. With ThermaSkirt® you CAN turn the thermostat down and still feel warm and comfortable. Its payback time in terms of energy saving, space saving and labour saving can be measured in weeks, not years.

Renewable energy sources such as ground & air source heat pumps and solar thermal heating systems require compatible emitters to maximise efficiency and to warm up quickly from cold.Until recently the only way to achieve the required surface area of the heating emitters to warm the room at lower flow temperatures was either to fit under floor pipes or to specify over size radiators. In many cases neither of these were an ideal solution, especially in existing buildings or timber construction. (see pages 4 and 5).ThermaSkirt® however provides a very practical and responsive solution for both new and retro fitting applications.The greater surface area of the 200mm (8”) Regency OG makes it particularly suitable for use at lower operating temperatures, even in larger rooms and refurbishment projects. The 150mm (6”) Urban LT may be used in living spaces subject to heat loss calculations, but often is more than adequate for bathrooms, bedrooms, lofts and other 1st floor areas.In addition, ThermaSkirt® may be combined with either oversized radiators or UFH if a mixed system is preferred due to budget restrictions or hard tiled surfaces in certain rooms.

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Modern construction is especially suited to renewable energy sources, but ThermaSkirt® may also allow conventional condensing boilers to run at lower operating temperatures, enabling older and refurbished properties to improve their energy efficiency.

The installation of a condensing gas boiler with variable flow temperature (VT boiler) in conjunction with weather compensation would allow operating efficiencies to improve by 18~25% compared to conventional heating technologies.

A lower flow temperature can ensure the boiler is permanently in condensing mode, something that cannot be guaranteed with conventional radiators as they require higher flow temperatures to ensure adequate air movement and thus heat distribution.

BRE (Building Reserch Establishment Ltd) has investigated the potential energy savings from low circulation temperature heating systems, for which ThermaSkirt® could be installed. Preliminary results indicate that boiler efficiency improvements of 2% could be achieved if heat emitters are increased in size by 100% relative to traditional installation practice.

SIPPS Construction using a Nibe Heat Pump with URBAN LT

Rotex Heat Pump Solar Unit

Will it work for me . . . . . ?

. . . the Simplicity of a Radiator . . . the Comfort of Underfloor Heating

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How it works in your home - virtually every situation catered for!

If this is your starting point ensure the feed and return pipes come in at the correct height. This is where your TRV (thermostatic radiator valve) could be located.

Wardrobe and kitchen skirting means you don’t have to sacrifice the warmth or design of your room. Using ThermaSkirt® plinth heaters means more k i t c h e n / b e d r o o m units and no unsightly radiators!

Use an architrave kit for solid floors, where disturbing the floor is impractical. This continues the flow around the door in matching LT or OG profile architrave.

If your room has a chimney breast you can end the skirting adjacent to the chimney opening and bury your feed and return pipes under the floor, carrying on the run of the ThermaSkirt® at the other side of the chimney.

Industry standard connecting feed and return pipes can come from down, up or through the wall and be hidden by the covers. Exposed pipes or obvious boxing in is avoided.


Flexible connector kits and specially made corner covers in 135° and other angles can accommodate bay windows or badly aligned walls.

An MDF version is available to match the ThermaSkirt® in unheated areas around the rest of the house.

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ThermaSkirt® is an ideal heating solution for your loft conversion. Space is always at a premium so there’s very little room for conventional radiators. ThermaSkirt® fits discretely around the perimeter of the room, leaving all the usable space to plan your room.

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Heating a conservatory? Forget about free standing heaters or obtrusive radiators. ThermaSkirt® is the ideal solution, leaving every wall free to arrange your furniture.

Existing radiators need replacing? Bi-directional TRV units allow flow and return in both directions around the room utilising existing pipework.

At an archway (or doorway), run your feed and return pipes under the floor using a ThermaSkirt® threshold kit. If the remainder of the wall is only a short length, consider fitting a dry length of skirting. This will finish the look of the room but will not detract from the overall ThermaSkirt® heating potential.

ThermaSkirt® comes in lengths of up to 6 metres (19’8”) which means most walls can be done using a single length. In-line jointing kits enable virtually any length wall to be ThermaSkirted.

ThermaSkirt® can also be controlled by wall mounted digital thermostats, instead of a TRV. These control the flow using an actuated valve or manifold.

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Fancy a towel radiator? No problem!T h e r m a S k i r t ® integrates simply with any new or existing heating system, so you can pick and choose what you want, where you want.

Standard corner kits in 90° external or internal, enable the whole room to be quickly installed with ThermaSkirt®.

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For additional heating, Deco PR profile can be laid flat at patio doors and across door thresholds.

URBAN LT Which Profile?

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150mm(6 in.)

Super slim 20mm profile. Matches typical skirting dimensions.

20mm(0.8 in.)

Profiles up to 6 metres (19’8”) long

Performance

Boiler Temp Dt50 (72°C/160°F flow) 40°C/104°F 45°C/113°F 50°C/122°F 55°C/131°F 60°C/140°F 70°C/158°F 75°C/167°F 80°C/176°F max Watts/m 148.5 44 58 72 87 102 136 152 168 BTU/m 505 149 197 245 297 350 460 517 574 BTU/ft 153 45 60 75 90 106 140 158 175

Typical ApplicationsUrban LT (Lambs Tongue) is the most versatile profile, finding applications in both new build and refurbishment applications. It has been used in Art Deco & Arts & Craft type houses as well as more contemporary apartments and loft conversions. Its clean lines make it also suitable for offices, restaurants, school and public buildings, and versions are available with anti-bacterial coatings to combat infection spread in hospitals and clinics.

Available Colours

Renewable Energy SourcesUrban LT has been used successfully with Ground and Air source heat pumps and solar thermal heating systems. Its smaller profile make it a perfect complimentary design to the larger OG profile for use upstairs in bedrooms etc. It may also be successfully used with renewable energy in main downstairs rooms, depending on the construction or final insulation values of the property.

To order a Sample: Email: [email protected] with your choice of colour, address and contact telephone number.You may be charged a nominal amount to cover postage.

Cricket Vintage Timber Timber Silver Carbon English Golden White Ivory White Ivory Birch Black Oak Oak

Conservatory using URBAN LT in golden oak (Note 135° internal corner)

Grand Designs Cheltenham houseusing URBAN LT in cricket white

Which Profile? REGENCY OG


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Super slim 20mm profile.Matches typical skirting dimensions.

20mm(0.8 in.)


Performance

Boiler Temp Dt50 (72°C/160°F flow) 40°C/104°F 45°C/113°F 50°C/122°F 55°C/131°F 60°C/140°F 70°C/158°F 75°C/167°F 80°C/176°F max Watts/m 202 61 81 100 122 143 189 212 236 BTU/m 690 208 275 342 416 488 643 724 804 BTU/ft 208 64 84 104 127 149 196 221 245

Typical ApplicationsRegency OG (Ogee) profile has been specifically designed for retro fitting into larger and older properties due to its greater output and grander proportions. Being a full 200mm (8”) deep, it has found applications in converted churches, Victorian Villas, Orangeries and conservatories and other habitable spaces that demand higher levels of heating. Its greater surface area also make it perfect for use with renewable energy sources, depending on the final insulation U values of the refurbished property.

Available Colours

Renewable Energy SourcesThe Regency OG has been created especially to work perfectly with renewables such as Ground & air source heat pumps, and solar panels. Its larger surface area means that adequate, evenly distributed heat is provided even at 40~45°C flow temperature, subject to insulation levels. As the ThermaSkirt® is fitted ‘above ground’, its ideal for retro fitting into existing properties, meaning that heat pumps and solar panels may be employed in buildings that otherwise would require major upheaval or structural alteration to provide under-floor heating.


Cricket Vintage Timber Timber English Golden White Ivory White Ivory Oak Oak

McCarthy & Stone Apartment with

Dimplex heat pumps and ThermaSkirt REGENCY OG

DECO PR Which Profile?

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Performance

Boiler Temp Dt50 (72°C/160°F flow) 40°C/104°F 45°C/113°F 50°C/122°F 55°C/131°F 60°C/140°F 70°C/158°F 75°C/167°F 80°C/176°F max Watts/m 130 39 52 64 78 91 122 135 151 BTU/m 443 133 177 218 266 310 416 460 515 BTU/ft 134 40 53 66 80 93 126 139 156

Typical ApplicationsThe Deco PR (pencil round) profile is the newest and most simplest profile with a unique and highly efficient fixing method. It has been specifically designed where cost and simplicity are paramount, and is mainly suited to new build applications. It is ideal for starter homes and apartments, as well as timber or SIPP constructed habitable spaces such as student accommodation, holiday lodges and mobile homes.It also is ideal for mounting flat on its back as a threshold or glazed wall perimeter heater, and may be let into the floor or tiled or carpeted flush, where limited wall space is available. Its clean lines make it also suitable for offices, and versions are available with anti-bacterial coatings to combat infection spread in hospitals and clinics.Please note; L.V. cables and wires can only be hidden in the removable centre section, and the bottom edge is not suitable for trimming to uneven floors.

Available Colours Fitting Options

Renewable Energy SourcesDue to its diminutive size and reduced surface Deco PR may not always be suitable for use in low temperature heating systems. Please check with DiscreteHeat and/or your heating engineer before specifying.


125mm(5 in.)

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Super slim 20mm profile. Matches typical skirting dimensions.

Cricket Vintage Used as heated skirting On top of existing solid or Laid into solid floor screed White Ivory timber contructed floor

DECO PR used at a glass door threshold

New build using DECO PR - skirting and patio threshold

FLOOR COVERINGDECO PR

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Bay Windows and Curved WallsThermaSkirt may be rolled into both internal and external curves. Template required - ask for details.

Architrave KitFor solid sub-floors or where disturbing the floor is impractical. Continues the flow around the doorway in complimentary LT or OG profile architrave with patented automatic air valve. MDF version to match other doorways in the same room available.

Threshold/Glass Wall HeatingWhere available wall space may be limited, the Deco PR profile can be laid flat, either on the surface or into the floor finish to provide additional heating.

Threshold KitFor bridging doors, archways or obstructions such as fireplaces. Pipework continues under the floor in timber construction or laid in the screed for solid floors.

Please contact DiscreteHeat to discuss any non-standard items. All the items featured here started life as customer suggestions or applications.

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

SOLID FLOOR

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. . . designed and manufactured for contemporary living

Simply piece it together - no specialist tools required

Installation and Certification

What sort of system?

Approvals and Certification

ThermaSkirt® has undergone exhaustive trialling and extensive testing at the BSRIA.

ThermaSkirt® fully complies with BS-EN 442, 89/106 and carries the CE mark.

ThermaSkirt® profile and pushfits are warranted for up to 10 years - typically double that of a steel radiator. Ask for full details.

The aluminium alloy extruded skirting, once cut to length snaps simply and securely to the mounting brackets. ThermaSkirt® easily flexes to accommodate uneven walls, and the top ‘caulking’ gasket does the rest.

Choice of mountings are fixed to the wallevery 1M or so.

The first piece is connected to the system using industry standard push fit polypipe fittings. An optional ThermaSkirt® thermostatic valve unit may be fitted here.

Using the patented ThermaSkirt® connector pieces, lengths are push fit together around corners and end to end as required. The installation is easy and requires no special tools or soldering.

Simple push fit connectors.No drilling, tapping or soldering.

Finally the return manifold piece ensures flow and return are completed, and all that remains is to click into place any corner covers or cover plates. Installation is complete.


Installation made simple!

ThermaSkirt® is easy to connect to your existing boiler and pipework, and can often replace existing radiators. You can download installation templates that give you all the dimensions, ‘size for size’ drilling guides and pipework positions to

give you a trouble free installation. Go to www.discreteheat.co.uk/technical.html

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THERMASKIRTWITH MANUAL TRV CONTROL

REMOTE MANIFOLD VALVE ANDPROGRAMMABLE ROOM THERMOSTAT

COMBINED WITH CONVENTIONALRADIATORS AND/OR UFH

ColourFastTM ultra stable UPVC covers provide silent operation & permanent colour match

Quick Parts Guide

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Part Number Common Parts, Spares and Components

Generic Part No. (add profile ref. & colour code for complete part no.) Don’t Forget!Skirting Example S3 L T C WS1_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 1m Complete with top/bottom strips and 2 mounting brackets MDFLT MDF Urban LT profile 5.4mS2_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 2m Complete with top/bottom strips and 3 mounting brackets MDFOG MDF Regency OG profile 5.4mS3_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 3m Complete with top/bottom strips and 4 mounting brackets SWMB10 Wall mounting brackets (10 off)S4_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 4m Complete with top/bottom strips and 5 mounting brackets SWMB50 Wall mounting brackets (50 off)S5_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 5m Complete with top/bottom strips and 6 mounting brackets STOOL MDF Urban LT profile 5.4mS6_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 6m Complete with top/bottom strips and 7 mounting brackets DTSK Spares Kit including De-burring tool, O rings, elbow & connector

TRV Feed & Return Sets Example RFS15 L T G ORFS15 _ _ _ _ Right hand feed (clockwise) TRV Feed & Return Manifold Set Complete sets with valves, controls & pushfit connectors & coversLFS15 _ _ _ _ Left hand feed (anti-clockwise) TRV Feed & Return Manifold Set For 16mm or US 1/2” change 15 to 16DFRS15 _ _ _ _ Double (clockwise & anti-clockwise) TRV Feed & Return manifold SetComponentsDH040_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover std LH middle of run STVK15 Thermostatic valve kit left/right - no cover (change 15 to 16 for 16mm)DH045_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover std RH middle of run SDTVK15 Double Thermostatic valve kit - no cover (change 15 to 16 for 16mm)DH050_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover to LH end of run SVCK15 Single TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 15mmDH060_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover to RH end of run SVCK25 Double TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 15mmDH110_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover double middle of run SVCK16 Single TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 16mmVKF _ _ _ _ Valve Facia kit includes cover, knob, wax element and spring SVCK26 Double TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 16mm

Corners & Straights Example ICS O G V YICS _ _ _ _ Internal 90° Corner set with connectors & coverECS _ _ _ _ External 90° Corner Set with connectors & coverILS _ _ _ _ In-line (end-to-end) Connection Set with connectors & cover Complete sets with connectors & coversI135 _ _ _ _ Internal 135° corner set with flexible connectors & coverE135 _ _ _ _ External 135° corner set with flexible connectors & coverComponentsDH010_ _ _ _ Straight Cover SSCK Straight connection kit Skirting to Skirting - no coverDH020_ _ _ _ External 90° corner cover SECK90 External Corner kit 90° - no coverDH030_ _ _ _ Internal 90° corner cover SICK90 Internal Corner kit 90° - no coverDH025 225° External corner cover SFCK Flexible Connection kit for 90°-180° anglesDH035 135° Internal corner cover SFCK Flexible Connection kit for 90°-180° angles

Return Manifold Example DH160 P R C WDH160_ _ _ _ Return Manifold cover only LH end of run SRMK Return Manifold kit - no coverDH170_ _ _ _ Return Manifold cover only RH end of run DH205_ _ _ _ Ext corner with LH Return Manifold cover DH215_ _ _ _ Ext corner with RH Return Manifold cover STHK1M Threshold kit 1m - no coversDH180_ _ _ _ Int corner with LH Return manifold/threshold/16 connection cover STHK2M Threshold kit 2m - no coversDH190_ _ _ _ Int corner with RH Return manifold/threshold/16 connection cover STHK4M Threshold kit 4m - no covers

Threshold & Bridging Kits Example DH175 L T T WDTS15 _ _ _ _ Door Threshold bridging system with fittings, connectors & covers Set with pushfit connectors & covers (no pipe)ATS15 _ _ _ _ Patio & Doorway reveal bridging system with fittings, connectors & covers For 16mm or US 1/2” change 15 to 16ComponentsDH165_ _ _ _ Threshold kit/15/16mm connection cover only LH end of run STHK1M Threshold kit 1m - no covers DH175_ _ _ _ Threshold kit/15/16mm connection cover only RH end of run STHK2M Threshold kit 2m - no coversDH200_ _ _ _ Ext corner with LH threshold/15/16mm connection cover STHK4M Threshold kit 4m - no covers DH210_ _ _ _ Ext corner with RH threshold/15/16mm connection cover

Oddballs & Specials Example DH220 O G C WDH220_ _ _ _ LH end cover only inactive skirting DH230_ _ _ _ RH end cover only inactive skirting DH240_ _ _ _ Straight cover for 15/16mm connection kits SSCK15 Connection kit oval to 15mm Tectite Sprint - no cover DH250_ _ _ _ Int 90° corner cover with LH TRV and return manifold on RHS SSCK16 Connection kit oval to 16mm Tectite Sprint - no coverDH260_ _ _ _ Int 90° corner cover with RH TRV and return manifold on LHS STVK10 Thermostatic valve kit left/right - no cover DH270_ _ _ _ Straight cover for RM and TRV flow to left SRMK Return manifold kit no cover DH280_ _ _ _ Straight cover for RM and TRV flow to rightDHEIC _ _ _ _ Extended internal corner cover 200mm x 200mm to be cut on site SICK90 Internal Corner kit 90° - no coverDHEEC _ _ _ _ Extended external corner cover 200mm x 200mm to be cut on site SECK90 External Corner kit 90° - no cover DHSIC_ _ _ _ Special Internal Corner cover SFCK Flexible Corner Kit 90-180° - no coverDHSED_ _ _ _ Special External Corner cover

Colour Codes

Profile Cricket White Vintage Ivory English Oak Golden Oak Timber White Timber Ivory Silver Birch Carbon BlackUrban LT (150mm/6”) LT CW VY EO GO TW TY SB CBRegency OG (200mm/8”) OG CW VY EO GO TW TY n/a n/aDeco PR (125mm/5”) PR CW VY n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/aPrice Code A A B B B B B B

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“We chose ThermaSkirt® for our house because it was so stylish, unobtrusive and works perfectly with our ground source heat pump. It heats every room to a nice comfortable temperature and the customer service was absolutely first class!”Tim & Zoe Bawtree, Channel 4’s Grand Designs, ‘The Cheltenham House’.

“We bought a 30’s standard build house to which we added a lower ground extension. After research we came across the Thermaskirt® product which seemed to provide an excellent solution.We fitted out the main bedrooms and study with the Thermaskirt® product. The installation was relatively easy and within the capabilities of a skilled amateur to fit. All in all a very efficient product, and a very satisfactory result.” Richard Chan & Isabelle Penao, Channel 4’s Property Ladder, ‘North Lodge’.

“We considered electric underfloor (heating) for our new conservatory, but couldn’t get a guarantee as to how well it work. ThermaSkirt® told us what it would do and how, and a friend of ours fitted it. We’ve used our conservatory virtually every day since October, and it’s been fantastic!” Mr. & Mrs. James, Knutsford.

“We had just fitted underfloor (heating) & radiators in our refurbished farmhouse, when we saw ThermaSkirt® at an exhibition. We were impressed and fitted it in our annex building & to be honest wished we’d seen it sooner. We prefer it to anything.” Mr. & Mrs. Berry, Chorley.

Can I design my own system?Yes - and it couldn’t be simpler! Log on to our website - www.discreteheat.co.uk and go to the ‘ ’ page. There you’ll see a screen like this. Just follow the simple steps and you can create your own ThermaSkirt® heating system - in minutes! It will even work out your heat loss calculation!

You can even order & pay for it on-line. Alternatively, go straight towww.thermaskirt.com and download the free software.

What our customers say ......

How is it supplied?ThermaSkirt® can be supplied in pre-cut ready-to-install room kits, complete with your numbered room plan. You or your installer can follow the step-by-step instructions and in a short time your room is skirted and heated.

Alternatively you can buy full 2M, 3M and 6M lengths and cut on site. Full instructions from: www.discreteheat.co.uk/downloads/technical/instructions.pdf

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Plan Code Description Quantity Unit Unit Total £ Reference Price £ 1 DH030CW Internal 90 corner 1 EA 4.95 4.95 cover DHICK90 Internal corner kit 1 EA 5.90 5.90 90 no cover DHLTMCW Skirting made-to- 3271 MM 27.95 91.42 measure (measured wall section 3401mm) 2 DHTHK2M Threshold kit 2m no 1 EA 24.95 24.95 covers 3 DHLTMCW Skirting made-to- 2169 MM 27.95 60.62 measure (measured wall section (2299mm) 4 DH030CW Internal corner 1 EA 4.95 4.95 cover

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“I’ve been in the building game myself for 30 years, and it’s the best thing since sliced bread. My plumber said it wouldn’t work, but believe me, it does. It’s brilliant” Mick Lever, Self Build. Tyldesley

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