Radiator Replacement Glasgow
Upgrade inefficient single panels to high-output Type 22 convectors or luxury vertical anthracite designer columns. Corrected for high tenement ceilings with precision liquid-sensor TRV thermostatic valves.
Choosing the Right Radiator Architecture
Match room volume, wall space, and interior decor to the ideal radiator format:
Type 11 (K1) Single Convector
A single steel panel with one set of convector fins. Ultra-slim profile (under 60mm projection) ideal for narrow hallways, landings, and small box bedrooms.
Hallways & Small SpacesType 22 (K2) Double Convector
Two steel water panels sandwiching two high-density convector fin sets. Delivers twice the radiant and convective heat output in the exact same wall width.
High-Ceiling Tenements & LoungesVertical Designer Columns
Tall 1800mm vertical anthracite or white columns that take up zero horizontal furniture wall space while delivering exceptional heating output.
Kitchens & Feature WallsWhy Standard Online Radiator Calculators Fail in Glasgow
Generic BTU calculators assume standard modern 2.4-metre ceilings. In Glasgow's sandstone tenements in Shawlands, Partick, and Dennistoun, ceiling heights routinely exceed 3.2 to 3.8 metres.
Because heat naturally rises, standard radiators leave the living zone cold while pooling heat near decorative ceiling cornicing. We apply a verified 25% to 35% tenement cubic correction factor to ensure your living spaces stay genuinely comfortable.
Tenement BTU Correction Factor:
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) Cut Fuel Waste
Old manual wheelhead valves let radiators blast heat continuously. Fitting liquid-sensor TRVs allows you to set precise target temperatures for each room (e.g. 21°C in living rooms, 17°C in bedrooms), cutting gas consumption by up to 18% automatically.
Radiator Replacement FAQs
Essential guidance on upgrading radiators in Glasgow properties.
Yes. If the new radiator has the same width as your old one, we use adjustable telescopic radiator valve tails to connect directly to your existing copper pipework without lifting floorboards.
In historic Glasgow tenements with lath-and-plaster partition walls, heavy water-filled radiators require solid timber stud anchors or heavy-duty floor-mounted radiator support feet to transfer weight safely off the plasterwork.