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The UK's Infrared Ceiling Heating Specialist

The UK's exclusive supplier of the PowerBoard — the first 230V far-infrared heating system that installs flush into your ceiling void, with zero visible hardware.

Office Heating, Open-plan & Cellular

Quiet, Productive Offices, Heated Properly

PowerBoard infrared ceiling panels heat people and surfaces directly, no fan noise, no warm-air drafts, no plant room. Comfort within minutes, zone control by team or floor, and up to 50% lower bills than gas or HVAC.

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BEAB Certified · 10-Year Warranty · 30-70% Savings · Zero Maintenance

The right way to heat a modern office

Most UK offices are heated by ageing gas wet systems or noisy ducted air. Both share the same problem: they heat the whole air volume of the building whether anyone is sitting in it, and they keep failing right when you need them. Staff complaints about cold meeting rooms, drafty hot-desk corners, and a warm-up that takes most of the morning are all symptoms of the same outdated approach.

PowerBoard ceiling panels solve it differently. Each 250W or 500W panel emits long-wave infrared that warms occupants and surfaces directly, the same sensation as sunlight on your face. There is no air movement, no fan noise, and no waiting for the building fabric to warm up. Staff feel comfortable in under 10 minutes of switching on, even on a cold January morning.

Combined with smart zone thermostats, you only ever pay to heat the areas being used. Reception, the open-plan floor, individual meeting rooms and the boardroom can each run on their own schedule, with weekend setback or frost protection only outside business hours.

Why infrared suits offices better than gas or HVAC

Silent during calls and focused work

Zero moving parts, no fans, no pumps. Conference calls, video meetings, and concentration tasks are never interrupted by HVAC start-up or boiler clatter.

Fast warm-up

Staff arriving at 8:30am no longer need to wear coats until 10am. Radiant warmth reaches occupants within minutes, even from a cold start.

Per-zone control by team or room

Each meeting room, each pod of desks, and reception runs on its own schedule. Empty rooms drop to setback automatically, occupied rooms hit setpoint within minutes.

Better for productivity and attendance

Cambridge research shows productivity drops 15% in cold offices. Stable 21°C radiant comfort means fewer complaints, fewer sick days, and steadier output.

No plant room, no annual gas safety cert

No boiler, no flue, no gas supply upgrade, no annual CP12. Reclaim the plant room, drop the service contract, and get a 10-year product warranty in return.

Smart scheduling and remote control

Smart thermostats schedule each zone around your working week, with override from any phone or browser. Easy to add occupancy sensors or meeting-room booking integration.

Benefits of PowerBoard for your office

Lower commercial energy bills

A 200m² office typically drops from £4,000+/year on gas to £1,400/year on grid PowerBoard, or £840/year on a smart off-peak tariff.

Reception and meeting rooms ready on demand

Pre-heat a meeting room 10 minutes before the booking, no need to leave it on all day "just in case".

Zero ductwork, zero refurb disruption

Surface-mount panels install in hours per zone. Fit-out works can phase in floor by floor without shutting the office down.

Better air quality than HVAC

No air recirculation means no spreading of dust, allergens, or airborne illness. Especially valuable in shared coworking and post-pandemic office layouts.

Reclaim plant-room floor area

No boiler, no flue, no AHU. The 5-15m² typically lost to plant becomes lettable, usable space.

Predictable, fixed cost ownership

No annual gas safety, no boiler service contract, no surprise breakdown call-outs. Just electricity and a 10-year warranty.

What's the right specification for your office?

Office spaces vary enormously by ceiling height, glazing and occupancy density. The two examples below give a starting point for typical UK commercial office stock.

Small office (60-100m², 5-8 staff)

Medium office (150-250m², 12-25 staff)

Your questions, answered

How disruptive is installation in a working office?

Most installs are phased one zone at a time, evenings or weekends. A 200m² office typically takes 2-4 days total, with each zone live within hours of its install. There is no plumbing, no ductwork, and no need to shut the office down.

Can we keep our existing gas boiler as backup?

Yes. Many of our office clients keep gas live for hot water or as a transition arrangement. PowerBoard runs on its own circuits and thermostats, so the two systems do not interfere with each other.

What about meeting rooms that are only used occasionally?

This is where PowerBoard shines. Meeting rooms run on their own thermostat (or occupancy sensor). They sit at 12°C frost protection until booked, then pre-heat to 21°C in the 10-15 minutes before the meeting. You stop paying to heat empty rooms all day.

Is electricity really cheaper than gas for a commercial office?

On grid alone, infrared at 99.7% efficiency typically beats gas heating once boiler standing charges, servicing, and 70-85% boiler efficiency are factored in. Add a smart off-peak commercial tariff or solar, and PowerBoard is dramatically cheaper. Every quote we provide includes a like-for-like comparison against your current bills.

Are the panels visible? Will they look industrial?

Integrated 250W panels mount flush to suspended or plasterboard ceilings (12.5mm deep), finished in white. Most visitors do not notice them at all. Surface-mount 500W and 750W options are also available where ceiling depth is restricted.

Quieter, Warmer, Cheaper Offices

PowerBoard ceiling panels deliver silent, zone-controlled radiant heat with fast warm-up and no plant room. Get a free office heating design with exact panel count, zone layout, and a like-for-like running cost comparison against your current bills. Call 0800 342 3800 or book a free survey.