The Benefits
Snow-melt systems are becoming more and more popular, especially in areas where nature conservation is important. Snow-melt systems eliminate all of the other necessary chemicals and pollutants used today to keep areas free of ice and snow. No more salt to track indoors! No more uneven melting! Streams and rivers no longer get polluted with unnecessary additives.
They also protect your investment. Slabs last longer. Salt and other chemical additives will break down the surface of a concrete slab over the years. For brick paver applications, snow-melt systems provide a certain amount of physical protection. Keep snowplows away and retain the beauty of your investment!
WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED:
In an Uponor Snow and Ice Melting System, PEX tubing is buried in concrete, asphalt, or sand and circulates a warm water/glycol solution to heat the surface and melt ice and snow, eliminating the costs and hassle of salting, sanding, plowing, and shoveling.
- Can be paired with alternative energy sources such as geothermal and waste heat to operate nearly cost-free
- Helps comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and reduces liability
- Extends the life of paved surfaces
- Conserves gas and prevents pollution by eliminating the need for snow blowers and plows
- Keeps interior floors cleaner by eliminating snow and ice that gets tracked inside
- Takes advantage of alternative heat sources such as biomass, geothermal, or waste heat from within a structure for virtually cost-free operation
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