Dive summary:
- Radiant heaters can be put under pavements to melt snow and ice from below and reduce the need for plowing.
- WarmZone is one provider of the systems, which use wires and mats, and its says its system can withstand concrete pours, making it useful for loading docks and patios as well as sidewalks and road surfaces.
- This system is automated, using precipitation and temperature data to activate, but it also can be turned on manually for instances when drifts or ice form.
From the article:
The company, Warmzone, says they are easy to install and are easily customizable. ...