On a 13-acre site in the village of Langho, on the edge of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, sits an exclusive development of 42 new homes. The gated plot includes 29 four and five-bedroom detached houses, all boating picturesque panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Pringle Homes is renowned for its premium new builds and this development is no different. Since the project began in 2021, each home has been built with incredible attention to detail and high-specification products and materials.
The Brief
Pringle Homes already has a long-standing relationship with Polypipe Building Products and regularly specifies its underfloor heating for its portfolio of developments. For this reason, the team knew it could rely on Polypipe for technical and specification support.
With the clear objective of achieving an energy-efficient and high-quality finish, Pringle Homes engaged with Polypipe to supply underfloor heating and underfloor manifolds for the homes. Underfloor Heating (UFH) was selected as it naturally creates an open, elegant feel that would ensure the interior of the homes would be in keeping with the rest of the luxury development.
Additionally, UFH is a great option to help residents decrease their energy consumption as it evenly distributes across the room and can therefore operate at lower temperatures than traditional radiators.
Our Solution
Polypipe was heavily involved in the project from the outset, working on the design and layout for the UFH, as well as providing advice to ensure a smooth installation process.
In addition to the UFH, Polypipe provided and installed sleek stainless-steel Manifolds. The underfloor manifolds have a patented valve that enables automatic flow control, meaning that as the circuits open and close, the valve adjusts itself to ensure the flow rates set are maintained in each circuit. This technology, which is not found in standard manifolds, allows the system to achieve optimum temperature distribution and uniform heat output.
With the end users in mind, Polypipe also provided a range of training resources, including videos, to show both Pringle Homes and new residents how to work the system.
Results
The level of support provided by Polypipe during the project proved critical as the installation was undertaken by two different installers, with the work being handed over halfway through. This could have caused delays to the project timeline, but with Polypipe’s technical support and traditional staple system, which minimises the number of fixing materials required, the new installer was able to pick up the project and carry out the large-scale installation seamlessly.
The UFH, premium manifolds and smart underfloor heating thermostat ensure that residents benefit from a comfortable temperature in occupied rooms while keeping energy use to a minimum in unused rooms. The end-user support provided by Polypipe means residents know exactly how to work the underfloor heating system to suit their individual needs, helping them reduce energy use without compromising on comfort, resulting in lower energy bills and an eco-friendlier home.
Client Testimonial
Sam Fleuriot, Commercial Director at Pringle Homes said,
“Polypipe Underfloor Heating engaged with us early on in the project to support with an efficient system design that would provide residents with a luxury feel. Having worked with the team on several projects previously, we know that their technical and design support is second to none and this project was no different.
“With the actual installation having changed hands mid-way through the project, the training and support that Polypipe Underfloor Heating provided was critical to ensuring that the installation process ran smoothly and that project timelines were met. In addition to this, with Polypipe’s continual product innovation, we know that both the UFH and underfloor manifolds will provide maximum comfort to residents long into the future, while also helping them to save on their energy bills.”
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