What Are Snow Melting Systems?
A snow and ice melting system is a heating system that circulates hot glycol through a network of pipes located outside under everything from driveways and sidewalks to patios and parking lots keeping them free of snow and ice. These heated driveways or patios consist of thermoplastic piping embedded in concrete which carry the hot glycol supplied by a central heating boiler and pump. At the heart of a snowmelt system is the heat exchanger which allows you to heat the glycol indirectly from a central heating boiler. The heat from the heat exchanger radiates up from the piping to the surface of your driveway. When the falling snow hits the pavement, it immediately melts and is drained away from the driveway. This whole process is regulated by manual or automated on/off controls, giving you total control over energy consumption. Is a snow melting system worth it? Well, it is if you think about how much it costs compared to shoveling, plowing, blowing, salting, sand and other snow removal
