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FlexPlates can be used in underfloor, wall, ceiling, and
above-floor applications.
Homeowner benefits:
- Lower required fluid temperature means the ability to use more
efficient heat sources
- A more even, comfortable heat
Installer benefits:
- Light weight and flexible
- Trim-to-fit format
- Cut with a utility knife
- Fast, simple installation
- No sharp edges
Using FlexPlates increases heat output by about 15% compared to
extruded aluminum plates, or about 75% compared to bare PEX stapled up. This means that required water temperatures can be
lowered by 5-10 deg F versus extruded aluminum plates and 30-45 deg F versus bare PEX stapled up. Due to this efficiency,
FlexPlates more aptly utilize high efficiency, low temperature heat sources such as condensing boilers, geothermal, or solar.
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The infrared camera doesn't lie.
The FlexPlate on the left exhibits more even distribution of the
heating from the hydronic tubing below the floor. It also heats the floor covering above at a slightly accelerated pace.
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