The EasyFloor™ system is an award winning radiant heat solution, which perfectly fulfills the market demand for simplicity of installation and maximization of efficiency. The EasyFloor system offers a number of unique improvements as well as a full list of benefits over conventional forced-air heat systems and earlier radiant heat systems. See below for EasyFloor System packages. EasyFloor System Includes: EasyFloorTM Standard Floor Heating System Reflective Foil Create true radiant barrier   Modular Interlocking Plastic Grids Creates a symmetrical tubing pattern across over the entire floor area Heat Transfer Plates Transfer energy onto the thermal mass    Aluminum PEX Unique Improvements over conventional forced-air heating systems: Radiant Barrier The EasyFloor system utilizes a reflective foil underneath the tubing base module that acts like a mirror reflecting heat upwards into the room.  This works because there is an air space between the tubing and the reflective.  EasyFloor is the only radiant system to effectively use a radiant barrier.  Other systems lose efficiency by conducting heat down into the ground in the case of a concrete slab installation or into the room below in a sub floor installation.   Weight EasyFloor is the only high efficiency radiant floor that is light enough to be used on upper floors without special consideration of the load bearing capability of the floor.  Systems using concrete or gypcrete may require structural reinforcement before they can be used on upper floors.   Thermal Mass EasyFloor uses the right amount of thermal mass to spread the heat evenly across the floor and still provide good response time to thermostat changes.  System with a large thermal mass such as in-slab systems may take hours to respond to thermostat adjustments.  Other systems that have no thermal mass may heat the floor unevenly.   Ease of Installation EasyFloor installation is a simple process.  The modular components just snap together.  Easy installation translates to substantial cost saving over other radiant heat systems.   Radiant heat produces the greatest comfort level for your home.  Heat is maintained near the floor and in the furniture you sit on, not wasted up at the ceiling level.  Since there are no ducts and blowers, there are no drafts and the blower noise is eliminated. The American Lung Association has warned that elements within our home have been increasingly recognized as threats to our respiratory health. The most common pollutants include radon, molds, pet dander, pollen, volatile organic compounds, lead dust and asbestos.  Forced-air heating systems make this problem worse by circulating these particles through the air we breathe.  Radiant heat system do not use air ducts and therefore create a healthier home environment. Modern radiant heating systems are much more efficient than forced-air systems.  Energy costs are rising and the forecast is for costs to continue to rise.  That translates to big operational savings for users of radiant heat.  Radiant heat has traditionally had higher upfront costs than forced air systems, however, new technologies are quickly bringing the initial costs for installing radiant heat down to near that of a forced air system. The boiler systems used to supply the heat for the house also deliver practically unlimited hot water for showers, large bathtubs, laundry and other needs. For minimal additional cost, radiant heat can also be installed in sidewalks, driveways and garages.  You�ll never have to shovel snow again!  Control systems will insure that these systems run only when needed to keep operational costs minimal. ADVANTAGES: Clearly, radiant heating offers many benefits that forced-air systems cannot.  Once you have decided that radiant heat is right for your new home, you should look at how the Easy Floor system compares with other types of radiant heat systems.  You will find the EasyFloor System offers the following advantages: The "sandwich" design of EasyFloor, incorporating a true radiant barrier and PEX-AL-PEX tubing with heat plates, creates one of the most efficient radiant floors.  Operating temperatures are typically in the 90 degree to 120 degree F range. It is important that radiant floors have a thermal mass to help spread the heat more evenly (reduce "striping") and to help maintain constant room temperature.  With a �" thermal mass (cement fiber board), EasyFloor has the perfect size of thermal mass - not too big and not too small.  Larger masses like concrete and light concrete, can have difficulty with over-warming ("flywheel effect"), or slow recovery time.  Floors without any thermal mass are not as effective as those with a thermal mass. In order for a radiant barrier to be effective, it must have "air" in front of the barrier.  The EasyFloor grid, setting on top of the reflective foil, creates an ideal radiant barrier that deflects radiant energy from the tubing up on to the thermal mass - significantly improving operating efficiency.  The FloorHeat Company knows of no other method that creates this important operating feature. The "dead air" space created by the EasyFloor grid, along with the premium sound-deadening reflective foil, creates a superior noise reduction floor.  This is especially important in multi-floor buildings (condos and commercial projects). The EasyFloor design, aluminum PEX and heat plate do not have noise created by radiant tubing expansion and contraction (tube "singing") The combination of cement fiber board and TPO plastic grid form an effective retardant barrier. SYSTEM INTEGRATION: Radiant heat systems can be integrated with other innovative system to further increase the comfort, healthy environment, and energy efficiency of your new house. Integration of Domestic hot water - The boiler or other heat source used to heat the house can also be used to supply your domestic hot water needs, eliminating the need for a hot water heater.  It will also cost less to meet your domestic hot water needs. Radiant heat is generally coupled with High efficiency air conditioning units that can be located in the attic.  These units typically operate 30-40 percent more efficient than traditional air-conditioning systems. Radiant heat systems eliminate blower systems that circulate pollutants throughout your house.  IAQ systems work well with radiant heat systems to introduce fresh air into the house and filter out pollutants. Home safety and convenience is increased by adding snowmelt systems for your sidewalks and driveway.  These are easily added to your radiant heat system with minimal extra cost.