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Warmzone Blog
September 8th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
Even if you don’t get a lot of snow in your area, maybe just a little ice once in a while, you still have a lot of preparation to do for wintry weather: covering the AC units, buying ice-melt, or buying a new ice scrapers for car windshields. However, with the new outdoor heating system available that can automatically melt snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways, you won’t be as busy with winter preparations and will have a lot more family time.
Outdoor snow melting systems in concrete, asphalt and under pavers was thought to be a luxury most people couldn’t afford. Now, heating driveways, walkways or even parking areas is becoming common for many residences and businesses. If you live in a cold region that requires snow removal you should consider a automated snow melting system before you begin construction to assure yourself the best design and performance.
Not only is an outdoor heating system convenient, but it’s inexpensive as well. By the time I account for the ice melt I won’t buy, the time I won’t spend, and the money saved on trips to the chiropractor after shoveling snow, I should have the outdoor heating system paid off in a winter or two.
Outdoor Heating System Tip: Adding a heated driveway to your home or business will add safety and value to your property.

July 28th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
You know it’s true: even if you don’t get a lot of snow in your area, maybe just a little ice once in a while, you still have a lot of preparation to do for wintry weather: covering the AC units, buying ice-melt, or buying a new ice scrapers for car windshields. However, with the new outdoor heating system available that can automatically melt snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways, you won’t be as busy with winter preparations and will have a lot more family time.
Outdoor snow melting systems in concrete, asphalt and under pavers was thought to be a luxury most people couldn’t afford. Now, heating driveways, walkways or even parking areas is becoming common for many residences and businesses. If you live in a cold region that requires snow removal you should consider a automated snow melting system before you begin construction to assure yourself the best design and performance.
Not only is an outdoor heating system convenient, but it’s inexpensive as well. By the time I account for the ice melt I won’t buy, the time I won’t spend, and the money saved on trips to the chiropractor after shoveling snow, I should have the outdoor heating system paid off in a winter or two.
Outdoor Heating System Tip: Adding a heated driveway to your home or business will add safety and value to your property.

July 21st, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
As summer winds down within the next few months, and we transition into winter, it doesn’t mean you should forget about taking care of your landscaping. In the colder months, outdoor heating systems are the best option to melt the ice and snow, and to protect your landscaping. Outdoor heating systems like heated driveways actually do more than just melt snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. They also help preserve your landscaping while avoiding the use of harmful salt and chemicals.
Your landscaper could probably tell you that salt spread over asphalt and sidewalks to melt the ice can do a good bit of damage to lawns and landscape plants. When salt products are spread over streets and walkways, the salt inevitably splashes onto nearby foliage. The sodium chloride burns the plants and gets absorbed by the plants’ root systems. No good at all! Alternate ice-melt products won’t work as effectively as outdoor heating systems, either. You see, these systems don’t use any harmful chemicals, and they melt the ice so effectively that you don’t have to do any of the work.
These outdoor heating systems are state of the art but easy to install for any contractor or do-it-yourself expert.
Outdoor Heating Systems Tip: You may not realize this, but snow melting systems can be installed in just about any driveway and can be retrofit into existing concrete and asphalt.

June 16th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
For those of you who are weighing the pros and cons of the different types of driveways, including how they rate for ease of snow removal, you may find yourself wanting an outdoor heating system. For example, if you’d really like a driveway made from paver blocks, which are beautiful, you may find yourself surprised at how difficult they are to shovel in the winter. Therefore, instead of forgoing the driveway you really want, you could install a snow melting system that would automatically melt the snow for you.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways are both suitable for the installation of such outdoor heating systems. If you are attracted to a different type of driveway, such as pavers, or cobblestone, you’ll have to weigh its pros and cons (as compared to concrete or asphalt) before deciding.
It’s true, an outdoor heating system is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you’re thinking about stocking stuffers, but it’s the kind of luxurious and affordable gift that you’ll all enjoy for years to come—and even add value to the property, too.
Outdoor Heating Systems Tip: With heated driveways or other outdoor heating systems, not only do you get the driveway you really want, but you’ll have more free time, and less back aches from shoveling snow this winter.

May 9th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
Even if you don’t get a lot of snow in your area, just ice, you still have a lot of preparation to do for wintry weather: covering the AC units, buying ice-melt, or buying a new ice scrapers for car windshields. However, with the new outdoor heating system available that can automatically melt snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways, you won’t be as busy with winter preparations and will have a lot more family time.
Outdoor snow melting systems in concrete, asphalt and under pavers was thought to be a luxury most people couldn’t afford. Now, heating driveways, walkways or even parking areas is becoming common for many residences and businesses. If you live in a cold region that requires snow removal you should consider a automated snow melting system before you begin construction to assure yourself the best design and performance.
Not only is an outdoor heating system convenient, but it’s inexpensive as well. By the time I account for the ice melt I won’t buy, the time I won’t spend, and the money saved on trips to the chiropractor after shoveling snow, I should have the outdoor heating system paid off in a winter or two.
Heated Driveway Tip: Adding a heated driveway to your home or business will add safety and value to your property.

April 7th, 2008 by Stacey Barrus
Yes, it’s definitely great exercise, but anyone who has spent hours after a snowstorm wielding a snow shovel is painfully aware of the inconvenience and pain of shoveling out your driveway after a snowstorm. It takes hours of back-breaking work, only to have to do it all again with another snowstorm. We say it’s time to hang up that snow shovel and look into heated driveways, one of the many outdoor heating systems available
A popular type of heated driveway systems are radiant heating systems. Most heated driveway systems incorporate an automatic sensor that detects inclement weather to activate the system. Electric systems tend to be more efficient, require less maintenance, and heat surfaces quicker. Hydronic systems are usually slightly more expensive to purchase and install, but the operational costs can be lower. Both systems have their advantages; however, the electric systems are gaining a lot of interest due to their price, ease of installation, and threatening future of the cost of fuel.
Some of the obvious benefits to this type of outdoor heating systems are not having to shovel your driveway again, avoiding injury due to slippery surfaces, and having the confidence that your driveway will be cleared when you need to use it.
Outdoor Heating Systems Tip: Some other notable benefits to this outdoor heating systems include adding value to your home, preserving the life of your driveway, and avoiding damage to bordering landscape with harmful salts and chemicals.

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