Which Heating Solutions Suit Summer Refurbishment Projects?
Summer refurbishment projects rely on heating solutions that can be specified quickly and installed with minimal disruption. With schools, universities and offices emptying out for the summer break, BOSS™ Copperad’s range of fan convectors, unit heaters and ceiling tile units gives contractors and specifiers the flexibility to keep tight refurbishment programmes on track, while ensuring the finished system is ready for low-temperature and heat pump operation.
Why Is Summer the Ideal Window for Heating Upgrades?
School holidays, university shutdowns and planned maintenance periods create a rare opportunity: buildings without occupants. That means heating systems can be replaced or upgraded without the usual restrictions around noise, access and downtime. For contractors working to these compressed schedules, the priority is straightforward: products that are readily available, quick to install and proven in commercial environments.
This is exactly where summer refurbishment projects benefit most from Copperad’s product range. Standard units are available for next day delivery from the BSS Magna Park Distribution Centre, and can be collected or delivered through any local BSS branch nationwide. More information on branch availability and stock can be found at www.bssgroup.com.
Why Is Summer the Ideal Window for Heating Upgrades?
Different building types call for different installation approaches, and the Copperad range covers the main options contractors are likely to specify during summer refurbishment projects:
Ceiling Tile Fan Convectors
Fit directly into standard 600x600mm or 1200x600mm suspended ceiling grids, making them well suited to office and classroom refurbishments where floor and wall space is limited. The CT Solo, CT Duo and CT Solo Plus models cover single rooms through to larger spaces.
Fan Convectors
Available in floor-mounted, horizontal/high-level and concealed/hideaway formats, with low surface temperature casings and pencil-proof grilles for schools, healthcare and care home environments.
Unit heaters
Suited to larger commercial and industrial spaces, with outputs up to 50.9kW and adjustable louvres for horizontal or vertical mounting.
Different building types call for different installation approaches, and the Copperad range covers the main options contractors are likely to specify during summer refurbishment projects:
Are Copperad Products Ready for Heat Pump and Low-Temperature Systems?
Many summer refurbishment projects are also an opportunity to move towards lower flow temperatures, whether that’s now or in preparation for a future heat pump installation. Copperad’s unit heaters are available with 2-row, 3-row or 4-row coil options, with the 4-row coil specifically designed for heat pump and low-temperature systems. The CT Solo Plus ceiling tile unit uses an enhanced heat exchanger for the same purpose.
For projects where waterside output control or BMS integration is required, the Copperad Delta controller supports 0-10V signal or BACnet connectivity, allowing heating output to be managed as part of a wider building management strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do ceiling tile units need any structural changes to the ceiling?
No. Ceiling tile fan convectors are designed to fit directly into standard 600x600mm or 1200x600mm suspended T-bar ceiling grids, so no structural alteration to the ceiling is needed.
What safety features do Copperad products include for occupied buildings?
Fan convectors are designed with low surface temperature casings, pencil-proof grilles and curved edges, making them suitable for environments such as schools and healthcare settings once the building is back in use.
How noisy are Copperad fan convectors in use?
Low noise operation is a standard feature across the fan convector range, alongside fast warm-up times, which is a common consideration for occupied spaces such as offices and classrooms.
Who can advise on which coil option suits a planned heat pump system?
The BOSS™ Technical Team can support specification for any summer refurbishment project, including guidance on 2-row, 3-row or 4-row coil selection and BMS integration.
Contact the BOSS™ Technical Team
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Email: bosstechnicalteam@bssgroup.com
Phone: 03330 341920
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