Who is Using Snow Melt Systems and Why

Snow melting systems are popular for both commercial and residential use. Here are some common applications:

  • As a convenience. Owners of upper-end homes install the systems in all their exterior slabs--including driveways, sidewalks, steps, and patios--to completely eliminate the need for shoveling.
  • To target trouble spots. Homeowners who cant afford to install the systems in all their exterior concrete slabs use them only where snow and ice accumulation poses a problem, such as in the wheel tracks of a driveway, in the front walkway and steps, or in driveways with steep inclines.
  • To reduce snow removal costs and liability. Business owners use the systems in outdoor malls, parking lots, car washes, walkways, and loading ramps to eliminate the expense of snowplowing and to prevent slip-and-fall accidents.

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