When I moved into my new property in Birmingham, Alabama I decided that I wanted to do some major renovations, and i decided on redoing the flooring. I didn’t want that gross brown rug anymore, but instead to substitute to gray tile. I ripped up all the carpets, that gross padding, and then laid down a tile board, however thankfully my brother mentioned heated flooring when I was in the process. I was ready to set up the radiant heated floors, however all I needed was the electric heated mats to go over the tile board and to put the tile on top of that, then my heating system is then sealed in and protected! For about 15 years it would be safe and toil fine! By then things start to wear out. That is good though, that is easily when I would want to redo the flooring anyway. I am undoubtedly cheerful that I made the splurge and hired a Birmingham, AL Heating, Ventilation, and A/C corporation to do the heated flooring installation. I got to take a moment and relax during my project. The heated mats are now in every room of the property and the tile was laid over top once they finished, having the heating system at my feet is amazing. The heated air doesn’t rise. It doesn’t make noise or stir up dust… Since the heat stays where you want it, I am able to lower the temperature control a few degrees. This results in immense energy savings. I prefer the heating system I have now. It was a worthy investment.