“ Added 8-10°F to floor surface. Required deburring ends to protect PEX and enlarging mounting holes.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Helped with heat transfer and sturdy enough to prevent damage from above.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Used Wirsbo aluminum plates after trying flimsy steel ones. The aluminum ones made a big difference in heating efficiency and were worth the extra cost.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Works well. Screw them in place under the floor, then press the PEX into the groove—done!”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Good price. Installed easily, no defects, but some sharp edges needed filing. Used #5 screws, but wished screws were included.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Used under subfloor between joists, 8-inch spread, heats floor great with reflective shield.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Needed to add more plates for more heat transfer. Works great.”  
                
                                
             
         
                                     
     
        
        
        
        
            
                
                
                “ Sturdy, PEX snaps in snugly but has some loose spots. Pre-drilled holes too small for larger fasteners.”