Eastbrook Village, Milton Keynes

THE CHALLENGE

Scale and pace: Large volume of plots with tight handover sequences.

Build‑ups vary: Mix of floor finishes and insulation depths across house types.

Future‑proofing: Deliver reliable performance with low flow temperatures and compatibility with renewable heat sources.

Quality & coordination: Minimise rework and keep screed teams moving.

THE SOLUTION

AmbiTak in‑screed UFH – AmbiTak is a fast, flexible in screed system. Pipework is fixed directly to EPS insulation using barbed tacker staples fired from a Speedgun stapler. Pipe centres follow the provided design (e.g.150/200 mm), enabling accurate layout and uniformed heat spread.

WHY AMBITAK FOR EASTBROOK VILLAGE?

Speed: Fast install times that suit multi plot programmes.

Accuracy: System supports neat, repeatable serpentine/snail patterns.

Robustness: Barbed staples resist pipe lift during screeding.

Versatility: Works with a range of top finishes (tile, LVT, engineered timber, carpet with underlay).

Efficiency: Excellent contact with screed for even heat spread and low operating temperatures.

TYPICAL BUILD-UP

Floor finish (tile/LVT/engineered timber or carpet with suitable underlay)

Levelling compound or decoupling layer (as required by finish)

Sand/cement or liquid screed (thickness to engineer’s spec)

16mm UFH pipework fixed via AmbiTak staples at designed centres

Laminated EPS insulation board (≥ 25 mm typical)

Separating layer / VCL (as required)

Structural slab/sub‑base

DESIGN & COORDINATION

Room‑by‑room heat loss: Each plot designed to calculated loads with circuit lengths kept within manufacturer limits.

Manifold strategy: Manifolds positioned to shorten pipe runs and simplify first‑fix.

Controls: Zoned per habitable space

Interfaces: Clear hold‑points with screed and floor‑finish trades; edge insulation and movement joints detailed on drawings.

QA: As‑built loop maps, pressure‑test records and commissioning sheets provided per plot.

INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS

Staple‑fix speed: Specialist staplers and barbed clips maintain fix integrity during traffic and screed pour.

Clean logistics: Palletised boards and pre‑picked room packs reduce site clutter.

Screed‑ready: Screeders receive clear datum levels; perimeter strips and penetrations pre‑detailed.

OUTCOMES & BENEFITS

Comfort: Even, edge‑to‑edge radiant warmth with fewer hot/cold spots.

Energy performance: Low flow temperatures that pair well with heat pumps and modern boilers.

Programme certainty: Faster laying supports sequential trades and helps hit plot handover dates.

Future‑proofing: High‑efficiency emitters aligned to Part L targets and future decarbonisation.

INSTALL AT THE OVERSITE STAGE – WHY IT HELPS

Installing UFH at the oversite stage streamlines installation: clear floors allow straight runs on insulated substrates, easy pressure testing, and quick handover to the screed gang, often in a single visit. This preferred sequence (groundworks – insulation – UFH – screed) reduces clashes, keeps trades off each other’s work, and protects pipework sooner under the screed. Net result: faster plots, fewer delays, tidier sites, and an efficient, low temperature heating system ready for commissioning.

PLANNING A MULTI-PLOT PHASE?

Ambiente can provide free upfront design advice, heat loss assessments, layout drawings, and a programme friendly delivery plan.

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