Commercial heating systems
Warehouses or other large commercial and industrial spaces such as factories or garages can be a particular challenge to heat. They are often draughty and poorly insulated, and have loading bays that are frequently open during operating hours. This makes it difficult for them to retain heat and maintain a comfortable working temperature.
UK Commercial Gas have extensive knowledge of a variety of effective commercial
warehouse heating installations. The two main options include warm air heating and radiant heating systems. Our team of highly experienced Gas Safe registered engineers will be able to provide you with expert advice on the
most effective solution for your space.
Before making our recommendations, we will listen to the specific needs of your business
operation. For example, if the warehouse stores fresh produce or pharmaceutical supplies, maintaining a consistent ambient temperature throughout the building will be crucial to ensuring the stock remains in good condition with no impact on its shelf life.
UK Commercial Gas engineers will carry out a survey of your building to assess the specific needs to be addressed. For example, warehouses often have high ceilings and tall dense racking. The size and layout of the building, and whether its use fluctuates throughout the year is another factor to consider
Factories or garages may be operating equipment and machinery that can be compromised by cold winter temperatures. An inadequately heated building is prone to damp and condensation that can cause corrosion, reducing the operational efficiency and lifespan of machinery.
Damp can also damage the fabric of the building itself, causing rot, mould, ruptured pipes,
shrinkage and cracking in the walls and roofing. This in turn poses a threat to the stock, and increases the running costs of the building, potential downtime, loss of productivity and damage to the reputation of the business.
In spaces where maintaining a consistent temperature throughout is crucial, warm air
heaters that distribute warm air evenly with a high-powered fan may be an appropriate
solution. The heater can operate directly from a gas or oil-fired burner, or indirectly via hot
water piped from a boiler plant.
The heaters can be wall mounted or even ceiling mounted if space is at a premium. Radiant heaters can also be used, and may be suitable for smaller spaces.
It’s also important to be aware of the legal minimum indoor working temperatures. In the UK, the Health and Safety regulations stipulate that the indoor working temperature should be kept at 16°C or above, or 13°C where manual labour is carried out.
This is desirable not just for legal compliance but also to boost employee motivation and
performance, and to reduce illnesses caused by repeated exposure to cold air. An
uncomfortable working environment leads to higher rates of sickness absence and staff
turnover and lowers morale.
A badly designed warehouse heating system wastes energy and increases carbon
emissions, and may interfere with the operational efficiency of the business. Therefore it’s
crucial to get expert advice on the best solution for you.
Contact Us Today For Heating Solutions
Radiant tube heaters are an efficient and effective form of heating and it could be just the solution that you have been looking for! Talk through your options with a Gas Safe registered expert here at UK Commercial Gas – fill out our contact form to get in touch with the team today.