![]() Please consult your tile installer or the FloorHeat Company for specific recommendations. ![]() In general, properly installed EasyFloor with secured backer does not change the deflection characteristics of the floor. There are several choices for applying tile over the backer – depending upon floor deflection, and the type and size of tile. Ceramic tile is the most efficient material for conducting heat into the room.Consult with the product manufacturer or FloorHeat Company for installation methods. Engineered floors and certain natural hardwoods (recommend 3/8” quartersawn) can be installed over the backer board by gluing directly to the backer or floating on the backer. Hardwood also works great with EasyFloor.Carpet and pad should not exceed an R factor of 3.5. Specially designed radiant floor pads are now available. Select carpet pads made from relatively thin, flat cellular sponge rubber or synthetic fibers (avoid fiber/hair/jute and waffle rubber). Select a typical carpet with reasonable-thickness (avoid long pile and tight pile carpets). Please keep the following points in mind: Most floor covering products have published ‘R’ factors which will determine their suitability for use with EasyFloor. This sound deadening layer in addition to the air space provided by the Tubing Base Module creates a significantly more effective acoustic barrier than other radiant heat systems offer.ĮasyFloor radiant floor is designed to work with many different kinds of floor covering – but when selecting floor covering, be sure to mention to your floor covering supplier that you will be utilizing in-floor radiant heating. Without the air space, heat energy would radiate downward as well as upward which is not what you want in a radiant heat system. The EasyFloor system is able to have an effective radiant barrier because the Tubing Base Module creates an air space between the tubing and the barrier. EasyFloor uses a Thermal Reflecting Foil, which is a thin polyurethane sheet with aluminum coating or equivalent to achieve the radiant barrier. A radiant barrier prevents heat loss by reflecting radiant heat energy towards the thermal mass. See how the radiant barrier described below works with the heat plate to direct heat energy up into the room and not down into the ground or space below.Īnother unique feature of the EasyFloor system is the use of a radiant barrier. They help conduct the heat from the tubing to the thermal mass. The heat plates are metal plates that drop into the tubing guides before the tubing is installed. This flexibility allows systems designers to specify the right coverage for each room. Each Tubing Base Module has guides to allow the tubing to be laid down in a straight line, or follow a curve for a 90 or 180 degree turn. The unique design of the Tubing Base Module provides a guide for laying down the PEX tubing. The Tubing Base Module is made from recycled plastic. This premium tubing virtually eliminates the potential for leaks. The tubing is engineered to withstand thermal cycling, and is corrosion resistant and is safe for heated, pressurized water. The EasyFloor system is supplied with a high-tech premium tubing consigning of a cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) with an aluminum core and a PEX inner lining. Other systems that have no thermal mass may heat the floor unevenly Systems with a large thermal mass such as in-slab systems may take hours to respond to thermostat adjustments. EasyFloor uses a cement-based board to function as the thermal mass and provide a solid surface for the finished flooring (wood, tile, carpet, etc.).ĮasyFloor uses the right amount of thermal mass to spread the heat evenly across the floor and still provide good response time to thermostat changes. The thermal mass is the component that creates even heat transfer over the surface of floor. It offers the best possible heat distribution and radiation, and provides a smooth surface to facilitate a better condition for the installation of finished floor products. ![]() The Cement Backer Board is specifically designed to be used in radiant floor heating underlayment. The efficiency of thermal mass is determined by its composition, thickness, and thermal conductivity. ![]() Thermal Mass is the most important part in any radiant floor heating system.
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