How does ThermaSkirt stack up?
See honest, side-by-side comparisons backed by independent BSRIA testing. Discover where we win, and where alternatives might suit you better.
Heating System Comparison at a Glance
How does ThermaSkirt compare to the two most common heating systems in the UK? This summary covers the criteria that matter most when choosing an emitter for a renovation, new build, or heat pump upgrade.
| Feature | Radiators | ThermaSkirt | Underfloor Heating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Saving | Dictates furniture layout | Frees 100% of wall space | Invisible - no wall fixtures |
| Heat Pump Compatible | Needs oversized panels | Designed for 35–45°C | Designed for 35–45°C |
| Retrofittable | Like-for-like swap | 1–2 day install, no floor work | Requires lifting floors or raising levels |
| Existing Pipework | Standard 15mm connections | Standard 15mm or 10mm | Needs new manifold and loops |
| Any Floor Covering | Not affected by flooring | Not affected by flooring | Thick carpet blocks heat |
| Hygienic | Traps dust in convector fins | Smooth wipe-clean surface | No dust traps |
| Fast Response | 10–15 minutes | 10–15 minutes | 1–3 hours (thermal mass) |
ThermaSkirt is the only emitter that scores positively across all seven criteria, combining the invisible aesthetics of underfloor heating with the retrofit simplicity of radiators.
How Does ThermaSkirt Compare?
Honest, side-by-side comparisons backed by independent BSRIA testing. See where ThermaSkirt wins, and where alternatives might suit you better.
It's Not All or Nothing
Emma and Dan's 1970s bungalow renovation proves you don't have to choose a single heating system. They used underfloor heating on the ground floor extension and ThermaSkirt throughout the entire upper storey, all running from the same gas boiler. The result: radiant comfort everywhere, installed in a fraction of the time.
Emma & Dan's whole-house renovation - ThermaSkirt upstairs, UFH downstairs, one boiler.