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Energy Efficient Heating for Modern Homes

Reduce wasted heat and enjoy comfortable radiant warmth with ThermaSkirt, the innovative heated skirting board system designed for homeowners and specifiers seeking a smarter, more energy-efficient way to heat their properties.

85,000+ systems installed
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Wickes
City Plumbing
Barratt Developments
The Underfloor Heating Store
Jewson
James Hargreaves
MKM
Freedom Heat Pumps
Ultimate Renewables
Vistry
NHS
Taylor Wimpey
HBV Supported Living
Adlington
Balfour Beatty
BBC
Kier Group
LHT
Galliford Try
Morgan Sindall
nHouse
Sir Robert McAlpine
Willmott Dixon

Why choose ThermaSkirt as an energy efficient heating system?

Reclaim every wall

At just 20mm thick, it projects less than traditional timber skirting. Place your furniture anywhere without blocking the heat source.

Even heat distribution

Creates a thermal envelope around the perimeter. BSRIA testing shows less than 1°C variance across the room, identical to underfloor heating.

Works with heat pumps

Designed for low flow temperatures (35–45°C). Avoids the need for massive, oversized radiators while improving heat pump efficiency.

Silent operation

No expansion clicks, ticking, banging or gurgling. Genuinely silent operation for undisturbed sleep in bedrooms.

Reclaim wall space in every room

10m²
space saved in a typical home

With nothing protruding from the walls, your furniture can go anywhere. ThermaSkirt sits just 20mm proud of the wall, less than a standard timber skirting board.

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The comfort of underfloor heating, with the response of a radiator

<1°C
temperature variance across the room

Heat radiates evenly around the perimeter, eliminating hot and cold spots. Independent BSRIA testing measured less than 1°C variance edge to edge, with the warm-up speed of a radiator.

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Designed to optimise heating performance

45°C
low flow temperature, ideal for heat pumps

Engineered to deliver full warmth at the lower flow temperatures heat pumps run at, where ordinary radiators struggle. Lower running costs today, future-ready warmth tomorrow.

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Side-by-Side System Comparison

How ThermaSkirt compares with both traditional radiators and wet underfloor heating, so you can weigh all three at a glance.

FeatureThermaSkirtRadiatorsUnderfloor Heating
Wall & floor spaceFrees 100% of wall space, no floor build-up.Blocks wall space and dictates furniture layout.Frees walls but adds floor height and disruption.
Installation disruptionMinimal. Fits like a skirting board in 1-2 days.Moderate. Wall fixings and pipe drops per unit.Very high. Lift floors, pour screed, raise levels.
Response timeFast. Warm in 10-15 minutes, room by room.Fast. Warm in 10-15 minutes.Slow. 1-3 hours to heat the floor slab.
Heat pump efficiency (35-45°C)Excellent. Full output at low flow temperatures.Poor. Needs oversized double/triple panels.Excellent, but only viable in a new build or deep retrofit.
Retrofit costLow to medium. Uses existing pipework.Low upfront, high impact on the room.Very high. Floor removal, screed, doors.

Discover Our Energy Efficient Heating Systems

Explore our suite of patented skirting board heating solutions tailored for residential, commercial, and technical applications.

Real Projects

Energy Efficient Heating — Real Projects

Over 85,000 ThermaSkirt systems installed across the UK and Europe. From listed farmhouses to 200+ apartment developments, social housing retrofits, schools, and care homes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is ThermaSkirt an energy efficient heating system?
ThermaSkirt is designed to deliver comfortable radiant warmth while working efficiently with modern heating technologies, including boilers and low-temperature heat pumps. When correctly designed and installed, it can help improve the overall efficiency of your heating system.
Can ThermaSkirt help reduce heating bills?
Heating costs depend on factors such as insulation, property size, heating controls and energy tariffs. ThermaSkirt is designed to operate efficiently and may help reduce running costs when used as part of a well-designed heating system.
Does ThermaSkirt work with heat pumps?
Yes. ThermaSkirt H2O is fully compatible with air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, boilers and other low-temperature heating systems, making it an excellent choice for energy-conscious homes.
Is ThermaSkirt suitable for existing homes?
Yes. It's ideal for both new build and retrofit projects, providing an energy-efficient heating solution without the need to lift floors or install bulky radiators.
Is ThermaSkirt suitable for homeowners and specifiers?
Absolutely. Homeowners benefit from improved comfort, greater design freedom and efficient heating, while specifiers can incorporate ThermaSkirt into residential, commercial and low-energy developments.

Comfortable warmth, less wasted energy.

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