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Why should I choose ThermaSkirt®

Why should I choose ThermaSkirt®? How Does ThermaSkirt® Work
Until very recently there have only been 2 principal forms ThermaSkirt® is a high tech alloy polymer extrusion that
of room heating – radiators and under floor heating. replaces the skirting boards and radiators in one.
Radiators have dominated the market as they are simple, This distributes the heat quickly and evenly all around
responsive and inexpensive, but more recently under the room, at low level – just like under floor heating.
floor heating (UFH) has become the desired choice of In addition it frees up your wall space to maximise your
the home owner. usable living area.
Why? ThermaSkirt® can make the room feel comfortable at
Because most of us would prefer not to have ugly lumps lower operating temperatures. This can save up to 25%
of metal on the wall, and the heat distribution of UFH on your annual heating costs and significantly reduce
makes our rooms feel more comfortable. your carbon footprint.
However, under floor has been proven to be less effective ThermaSkirt® is able to respond in minutes, whatever
in timber construction and under certain materials such your floor construction or finish, and being able to
as laminate and carpet. control the heating so quickly enables you to use just
UFHs’ slow response means that it has to be ‘on’ when it enough energy, only when you need it. This can also help
should be ‘off’ in order to respond in a reasonable time. reduce your fuel bills.
So how can you combine the responsiveness and
simplicity of radiator, with the comfort and space saving The larger surface area afforded by ThermaSkirt® enables
of under floor heating? renewables such as solar panels or heat pump system to
How can you improve the energy efficiency and reduce be used. As it is fitted ‘above ground’ it can be installed
the carbon footprint not just of new build developments, in many more existing buildings - something that would
but of the millions of existing properties already built? be impossible without the upheaval required of fitting
Simple. UFH.
ThermaSkirt®.

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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Efficient . . . quiet . . .

How does ThermaSkirt® work?

Cuts with everyday hand or power tools- Mitre free corners. Simply cut Up to 6M long sections.
no special equipment required. to approximate length - the corner Most walls done in a single length.
connectors and covers do the rest.

Durable colour-coded covers
hide all cuts and joints.

Unique ‘dual flow’ oval construction
allows simple connection to one end Colour matched internal corner Ready painted in tough, stain resistant
and even heat all along it’s length. covers available in 90°, 135° and epoxy powder coating. Choice of colours and
other angles to order. finishes.

Standard external corners in 90°,
Highly efficient aluminium composite extrusion gives up to 700btu’s per 225° (and any other angle to order).
metre length.

What other benefits does ThermaSkirt® Safety
have ? ThermaSkirt® can protect precious persons against injury as
Aesthetics it hides all pipework and exposed valves and has no sharp
Because ThermaSkirt® is beautifully made in a choice of edges. Falls onto radiators account for over 94% of injuries
profiles and colours, you’ll be delighted at how it looks as caused by them (Source: 2001 HaSS & LaSS Statistics). Its
a skirting. lower operating temperature can also eliminate scalds
ThermaSkirt® is also supplied with a removable top ‘caulking and burns, which whilst only accounting for less than 1%
gasket’ and bottom ‘cover trim’. of radiator related injuries, is a concern for parents. Low
The colour co-ordinated caulking gasket enables you to temperature systems are available for particularly vulnerable
remove it for painting and decorating, and replace for a persons.
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.
Radiator edges, valves and pipework are a potential hazard

Speed & Reliability
ThermaSkirt® uses patented unique plastic push fit connectors
Removable 'caulking' strip.
to speed installation and to keep total costs down – push fit
Simple to paint to and neat is something the whole plumbing world has now adopted.
and hassle free re-decorating
Like the aluminium Skirting itself, these are warranted against
defect for a full 10 years.
The unique ColourMatchTM covers and corner pieces are
Trimmable - made from Ultra stable uPVC that wont fade or discolour and
to cater for Removable cover trim. wont make a noise during operation as the skirting expands
laminate and Ideal for routing speaker and
carpet data cables, TV and telephone and contracts, sliding silently beneath them. In addition the
wires, safely and simply covers are coloured right through making them resilient to
knocks and chips.

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clean . . . . . . and green!

ThermaSkirt® Vs Radiators
-1°C
ON

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Why is ThermaSkirt Better Than a Radiator? Room Sensor 1 - at 2M
Room Sensor 2 - at 1.8M
21°C

Because ThermaSkirt heats the room from all directions at
Room sensor 3 - at 1.2M
Room Sensor 4 - at 600mm
30 Room Sensor 5 - at 300mm
low level, you don’t get drafts or hot spots created by the Room Sensor 6 - at 100mm
-1°C

Room Temp.
External ambient temp
convection (movement of air) that radiators need to heat the 20
ON
1
21°C
room. Heat rises and then cools meaning that radiators heat
the ceiling first before you – often requiring radiators to be up 10
to 30% bigger than the room requires to compensate.
0 7
6
-1
COOL HOT
0 30 60 mins
Heat rises straight to the ceiling ... Time ON
1

Conventional radiator in operation
Heats up quickly but with erratic heat distribution
70°C
COOL Tests Prove ThermaSkirt® to be More
Dust, marks and staining Efficient Than a Radiator 7
6

In an independent comparative test, undertaken by
... then cools asWARMto the floor
it falls
BSRIA, the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of a
Heat creates hot spots on the ceiling and cold draughts as it cools room being heated with ThermaSkirt® and the same
room being heated with radiators, ThermaSkirt® was
Renewable Energy Sources and Over-sized proven to be the most efficient form of heating, giving
Radiators the best uniform heat distribution, with only a ±1.3°C
To compensate for the lower flow temperatures of renewable variation, compared to a radiator with a massive 13°C
sources such as solar and heat pumps, over-sized radiators variation. This equates to at least a 13% improvement in
are often specified. Apart from the fact that these may be energy efficiency.
up to 100% bigger and thus even more of an eyesore, this Hot spots and cold spots created by radiator convection
still does not solve the problems of heat distribution. At low currents cause heating systems to run less efficiently,
temperatures conventional radiators ‘micro-climate’ that is and home owners to turn up the thermostat to
the heat is confined to a small area near the radiator, as it compensate.
does not have the thermal energy to circulate the air as they
would do at normal boiler temperatures. Mean Room
Model No Min. °C Max. °C ave. °C
ThermaSkirt® works perfectly well at low temperatures
and heat distribution and thermal comfort levels are
Radiator double convector type 16.8 29.3 18.2
indistinguishable from Under Floor heating. (on exterior wall) producing 800w (cold spots) (hot spots)
ThermaSkirt® 18.7 21.7 20.2
Producing 800w at ΔT36°C (even heat ±1°C) (+13%)
Low temperature radiators ‘micro- Quote & results taken from BSRIA test report 51397/1
climate’ and don’t distribute the
heat energy 22.0°C 17.1°C
20.5°C 20.1°C

18.7°C
Up to 100% bigger 18.4°C
19.7°C
35 17.3°C 35
20.3°C
ThermaSkirt® can often heat a room from cold to comfortable 30 30

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17.2°C 25
17.7°C
in 15 - 20 minutes, because of its unique heat distribution 20
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20
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pattern. ThermaSkirt® Comfort Temperature Radiator Comfort Temperature
As well as a better radiating material, ThermaSkirt®’s
aluminium alloy has better corrosion resistance than steel For a full explanation, computer animated results and
- especially as there is no air trapped in the system. summary, e-mail: bsriaresults@discreteheat.co.uk

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ThermaSkirt® Vs Underfloor Heating

COOL HOT 1 - at 2M
Room Sensor
Room Sensor 2 - at 1.8M
30 Room sensor 3 - at 1.2M
-1°C

Room Temp.
20 External ambient temp
ON

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9
COOL 21°C

0
-1
90 180 mins
Time -1°C
WARM ON
1
UFH creates an even heat but needs time to percolate through floor coverings, Underfloor heating in operation 21°C

carpet, timber, etc. UFH can take 9 hours (or more) to heat up and cool down
ThermaSkirt® Works With Any Floor Finish
There’s no doubt that UFH heating works well under hard Where solid surfaces are preferred, ThermaSkirt® can work in
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surfaces such as tiles and marble, but not every home has conjunction with UFH to provide a responsive and complimentary
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or would like these floor finishes. The performance of UFH alternative to radiators at 1st floor, or when renewable 1energy
ON

is severely compromised when carpets or timber flooring heat sources are employed.
are used, and when a timber sub floor is the method of
construction, the practicality and reliability of under floor Go to www.discreteheat.co.uk/thermaheat.html for an animated
pipe work is rarely appropriate or recommended. explanation. 7
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In addition, the naturally
Simple Installation!
ThermaSkirt® doesn’t need specially prepared floors to
slow response times of UFH
install and can be fitted even in timber constructed homes!
caused by its thermal mass,
Plus - ALL the heat from the ThermaSkirt® goes straight
means that it has to be run
into the room. ThermaSkirt® can be retrofitted into
continuously (sometimes
existing buildings regardless of their floor construction.
misleadingly referred to as
‘knock back’ mode) in order
Requires considerable control for it to have a chance of
equipment
responding to a sudden drop in
temperature. Even complicated
control systems and weather compensation sensors cannot
overcome this inherent flaw.
ANY FLOOR
CONSTRUCTION
(Including timber joists)
ANY FLOOR
COVERING

Control Systems
ThermaSkirt® needs no special control systems (although it INSULATION
25 > 100mm
can be controlled by actuated manifold and room sensors if
desired), and can be fitted into existing buildings with solid
A Typical ThermaSkirt® Installation
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. Some energy trapped by Special crack resistant
the final floor covering screed required

Response Times TYPICAL 65mm

Responding in minutes, ThermaSkirt® avoids the problems
of under heating as well as overheating, allowing just enough
INSULATION
MIN. 50mm

energy to be used only when it’s needed. None of your
Some heat loss into the sub-floor
energy is wasted heating the property at times when its
unoccupied, or when the weather is warm outside. A Typical UFH Installation

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Fitted Furniture Plinth Heating

Kitchens and Bedrooms can still use ThermaSkirt®
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

Cricket White LT in refurbished property
Golden Oak LT in designer bedroom
Even large fitted wardrobes can accommodate
ThermaSkirt®, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice the
OPTIONAL
warmth or design of your room. INSULATION THERMASKIRT®
(between
supports)

MOUNTING
MDF PANEL BRACKET
PLINTHS

SECTION SHOWING THERMASKIRT® FIXING ONTO
Cricket White LT in apartment development MDF PLINTH

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Eco Friendly Renewable Energy Sources

ThermaSkirt® will work with Eco Friendly & Renewable Energy Sources.
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,
SIPPS Construction using a Nibe Heat
even in larger rooms and refurbishment projects. The 150mm
Pump with URBAN LT
(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.
Improving Gas Condensing Boiler Economy and the Environment
Performance If you can turn your thermostat down
Modern construction is especially suited to renewable energy by 1°C, you could save up to 10% of
sources, but ThermaSkirt® may also allow conventional your annual heating bills.
condensing boilers to run at lower operating temperatures, Doesn’t it make sense with today’s high
enabling older and refurbished properties to improve their fuel costs and worries about global
energy efficiency. warming to consider the very best and
latest technology? If your room is warmed evenly all
The installation of a condensing gas boiler with variable around and quickly from cold, you can have just enough
flow temperature (VT boiler) in conjunction with weather heat when and where you want it. With ThermaSkirt®
compensation would allow operating efficiencies to improve
you CAN turn the thermostat down and still feel warm
by 18~25% compared to conventional heating technologies.
and comfortable. Its payback time in terms of energy
A lower flow temperature can ensure the boiler is permanently saving, space saving and labour saving can be measured
in condensing mode, something that cannot be guaranteed in weeks, not years.
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.
Rotex Heat Pump Solar Unit

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Will it work for me . . . . . ?

How it works in your home - virtually every situation catered for!
ThermaSkirt® is an ideal
heating solution for your loft
Use an architrave
conversion. Space is always at
kit for solid floors,
a premium so there’s very little
where disturbing
room for conventional radiators.
the floor is
ThermaSkirt® fits discretely
impractical. This
around the perimeter of the
continues the flow
room, leaving all the usable
around the door in
space to plan your room.
matching LT or OG
profile architrave.

Wardrobe and kitchen
skirting means you
don’t have to sacrifice
the warmth or design
of your room. Using
ThermaSkirt® plinth
heaters means more
kitc hen/bedroom
units and no unsightly
Flexible connector kits and specially made corner radiators!
covers in 135° and other angles can accommodate
bay windows or badly aligned walls.

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.

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

Industry standard
connecting feed
and return pipes
can come from
down, up or
through the wall If this is your starting
and be hidden point ensure the
by the covers. feed and return
Exposed pipes or pipes come in at
obvious boxing in the correct height.
is avoided. This is where your
TRV (thermostatic
radiator valve) could
be located.

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

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. . . . . of course it will!

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

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.

Fancy a towel radiator?
No problem!
ThermaSkirt®
integrates simply with
any new or existing
heating system, so you
can pick and choose
what you want, where
you want.

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

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

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

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
Standard corner kits in 90° external or internal, skirting. This will finish the look of the room but
enable the whole room to be quickly installed with will not detract from the overall ThermaSkirt®
ThermaSkirt®. heating potential.

. . . the Discreetness of Skirting

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URBAN LT Which Profile?

Profiles up to 6 metres
(19’8”) long

150mm
(6 in.)

Conservatory using URBAN LT in
golden oak (Note 135° internal
20mm corner)
(0.8 in.) Grand Designs Cheltenham house
Super slim 20mm profile. Matches typical skirting dimensions. using URBAN LT in cricket white

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 Applications
Urban 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

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

Renewable Energy Sources
Urban 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: sample@discreteheat.co.uk with your choice of colour, address and contact telephone number.
You may be charged a nominal amount to cover postage.

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Which Profile? REGENCY OG

(19’8”) long

200mm
(8 in.)

McCarthy & Stone
Apartment with
Dimplex heat pumps
and ThermaSkirt
REGENCY OG
20mm Super slim 20mm profile.
(0.8 in.) Matches typical skirting dimensions.

Performance

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

Regency 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

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

The 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.

To order a Sample:

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DECO PR Which Profile?

(19’8”) long

125mm
(5 in.)

DECO PR used at a glass door
20mm threshold
(0.8 in.)
New build using DECO PR - skirting and
Super slim 20mm profile. Matches typical skirting dimensions.
patio threshold

Performance

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

The 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
WALL

DOOR THRESHOLD DOOR FRAME
OR GLASS WALL

DECO PR FLOOR COVERING DECO PR
DECO PR

SOLID OR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION FLOOR SOLID/TIMBER FLOOR SOLID FLOOR

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

Due 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.

To order a Sample:

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Special Solutions

TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

SOLID FLOOR

Illustration with covers removed

Architrave Kit Threshold Kit
For solid sub-floors or where disturbing the floor is For bridging doors, archways or obstructions such as
impractical. Continues the flow around the doorway in fireplaces. Pipework continues under the floor in timber
complimentary LT or OG profile architrave with patented construction or laid in the screed for solid floors.
automatic air valve. MDF version to match other doorways in
the same room available.

Bay Windows and Curved Walls Threshold/Glass Wall Heating
ThermaSkirt may be rolled into both internal and Where available wall space may be limited, the Deco PR
external curves. Template required - ask for details. profile can be laid flat, either on the surface or into the
floor finish to provide additional heating.
Please contact DiscreteHeat to discuss any non-standard items.
All the items featured here started life as customer suggestions or applications.

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Installation and Certification

Simply piece it together - no specialist tools required
Using the patented ThermaSkirt® connector pieces, lengths are push fit together
Choice of mountings are fixed to the wall around corners and end to end as required. The installation is easy and requires no
every 1M or so. special tools or soldering.

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

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.

The first piece is connected to the system using industry standard ColourFastTM ultra stable UPVC Finally the return manifold piece ensures flow
push fit polypipe fittings. An optional ThermaSkirt® thermostatic valve covers provide silent operation & and return are completed, and all that remains
unit may be fitted here. permanent colour match is to click into place any corner covers or cover
plates. Installation is complete.

What sort of system?

THERMASKIRT REMOTE MANIFOLD VALVE AND COMBINED WITH CONVENTIONAL
WITH MANUAL TRV CONTROL PROGRAMMABLE ROOM THERMOSTAT RADIATORS AND/OR UFH

Installation made simple! Approvals and Certification
ThermaSkirt® is easy to connect to your existing boiler ThermaSkirt® has undergone
and pipework,and can often
LH END clockwise installation
120mm

100mm
SINGLE TRV INSTALLATION TEMPLATE (SHEET1 of 2)
(Through floor pipework)

DO NOT SCALE DRG WHEN PRINTING
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exhaustive trialling and extensive
replace existing radiators.
0 20 40

testing at the BSRIA.
65mm e-mail: info@discreteheat.co.uk
LH END mm web: www.discreteheat.co.uk
Cut/fold along here (Place on end of wall or doorway architrave)

FEED
(TRV VALVE) 100mm 130mm

You can download
(LT) (OG)
Relieve plaster/
surface finish to a
depth of 5mm in this

ThermaSkirt® fully complies with BS-EN 442,
shaded area to allow
75mm
for Tectite fittings DOUBLE TRV INSTALLATION TEMPLATE (Sheet 1 of 2)
Through floor pipework
(Left and right feed) 130mm

installation templates that
DO NOT SCALE DRG WHEN PRINTING
65mm 65mm
0 20 40mm

130mm 100mm FEED FEED
(TRV VALVE) (TRV VALVE)

Relieve plaster/
surface finish to a
depth of 5mm in
120mm
this shaded area
to allow for

95mm
Tectite fittings 60mm
RETURN
95mm (LOCKSHIELD
75mm 45mm VALVE)
RETURN
(LOCKSHIELD
VALVE)
90mm

Cut/fold along here for Urban LT template WALL
Relieve plaster/surface finish FLOOR
to a depth of 25mm in this dark
shaded area to allow feed
pipe to go behind Tectite
fitting
Cut/fold along here for Regency OG template WALL
FLOOR
Drill 2 x 18mm holes
(See sheet 2 for location)

RETURN STICK TO WALL
TO USE

89/106 and carries the CE mark.
(LOCKSHIELD VALVE)

give you all the dimensions,
45mm 75mm
(LT) (OG)

Fold along here for Urban LT template WALL

‘size for size’ drilling guides
FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL

Fold along here for Regency OG template WALL

ThermaSkirt® profile and pushfits are warranted for up
FINISHED FLOOR LEVEL

and pipework positions to
Drill 2 x 18mm holes Plan view for drilling feed and return
touching wall surface pipe holes in floor
35mm

give you a trouble free installation. to 10 years - typically double that of a steel radiator. Ask
Go to www.discreteheat.co.uk/technical.html for full details.

. . . designed and manufactured for contemporary living

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Quick Parts Guide

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 W
S1_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 1m Complete with top/bottom strips and 2 mounting brackets MDFLT MDF Urban LT profile 5.4m
S2_ _ _ _ ThermaSkirt (profile/colour) 2m Complete with top/bottom strips and 3 mounting brackets MDFOG MDF Regency OG profile 5.4m
S3_ _ _ _ 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 5.4m
S6_ _ _ _ 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 O

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RFS15 _ _ _ _ Right hand feed (clockwise) TRV Feed & Return Manifold Set Complete sets with valves, controls & pushfit connectors & covers
LFS15 _ _ _ _ Left hand feed (anti-clockwise) TRV Feed & Return Manifold Set For 16mm or US 1/2” change 15 to 16
DFRS15 _ _ _ _ Double (clockwise & anti-clockwise) TRV Feed & Return manifold Set
Components
DH040_ _ _ _ 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, 15mm
DH060_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover to RH end of run SVCK25 Double TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 15mm
DH110_ _ _ _ Thermostatic valve cover double middle of run SVCK16 Single TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 16mm
VKF _ _ _ _ Valve Facia kit includes cover, knob, wax element and spring SVCK26 Double TRV Tectite Connection Kit, 16mm

Corners & Straights Example ICS O G V Y

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ICS _ _ _ _ Internal 90° Corner set with connectors & cover
ECS _ _ _ _ External 90° Corner Set with connectors & cover
ILS _ _ _ _ In-line (end-to-end) Connection Set with connectors & cover Complete sets with connectors & covers
I135 _ _ _ _ Internal 135° corner set with flexible connectors & cover
E135 _ _ _ _ External 135° corner set with flexible connectors & cover
Components
DH010_ _ _ _ Straight Cover SSCK Straight connection kit Skirting to Skirting - no cover
DH020_ _ _ _ External 90° corner cover SECK90 External Corner kit 90° - no cover
DH030_ _ _ _ Internal 90° corner cover SICK90 Internal Corner kit 90° - no cover
DH025 225° External corner cover SFCK Flexible Connection kit for 90°-180° angles
DH035 135° Internal corner cover SFCK Flexible Connection kit for 90°-180° angles

Return Manifold Example DH160 P R C W
DH160_ _ _ _ Return Manifold cover only LH end of run SRMK Return Manifold kit - no cover
DH170_ _ _ _ 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 covers
DH180_ _ _ _ Int corner with LH Return manifold/threshold/16 connection cover STHK2M Threshold kit 2m - no covers
DH190_ _ _ _ Int corner with RH Return manifold/threshold/16 connection cover STHK4M Threshold kit 4m - no covers

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Threshold & Bridging Kits Example DH175 L T T W
DTS15 _ _ _ _ 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 16
Components
DH165_ _ _ _ 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 covers
DH200_ _ _ _ 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 W
DH220_ _ _ _ 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 cover
DH260_ _ _ _ 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 right
DHEIC _ _ _ _ Extended internal corner cover 200mm x 200mm to be cut on site SICK90 Internal Corner kit 90° - no cover
DHEEC _ _ _ _ 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 cover
DHSED_ _ _ _ Special External Corner cover

Colour Codes

Profile Cricket White Vintage Ivory English Oak Golden Oak Timber White Timber Ivory Silver Birch Carbon Black
Urban LT (150mm/6”) LT CW VY EO GO TW TY SB CB
Regency OG (200mm/8”) OG CW VY EO GO TW TY n/a n/a
Deco PR (125mm/5”) PR CW VY n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Price Code A A B B B B B B

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What our customers say ......

“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’.
Grand Designs
“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.”
Property Ladder Mr. & Mrs. Berry, Chorley.

“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

Can I design my own system? How is it supplied?
Yes - and it couldn’t be simpler! Log on to our website ThermaSkirt® can be Plan
Reference
1
Code

DH030CW
Description

Internal 90 corner
Quantity

1
Unit

EA
Unit
Price £
4.95
Total £

4.95
cover

- www.discreteheat.co.uk and go to the ‘ ’ page. supplied in pre-cut ready-to- DHICK90 Internal corner kit
90 no cover
DHLTMCW Skirting made-to-
1

3271
EA

MM
5.90

27.95
5.90

91.42

There you’ll see a screen like this. Just follow the install room kits, complete measure (measured
wall section
3401mm)
2 DHTHK2M Threshold kit 2m no 1 EA 24.95 24.95

simple steps and you with your numbered room 3
covers
DHLTMCW Skirting made-to-
measure (measured
2169 MM 27.95 60.62

can create your own plan. You or your installer 4
wall section
(2299mm)
DH030CW Internal corner 1 EA 4.95 4.95

ThermaSkirt® heating can follow the step-by-step
cover

system - in minutes! It instructions and in a short 1 2 3
4

will even work out your time your room is skirted
heat loss calculation! and heated.

You can even order Alternatively you can buy
& pay for it on-line. full 2M, 3M and 6M lengths
Alternatively, go straight and cut on site.
to Full instructions from:
www.thermaskirt.com and download the free software. www.discreteheat.co.uk/downloads/technical/instructions.pdf

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