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Prepare for Winter with ClearZone

Get your Snowmelt System Ordered and Installed Early This Year and Save With Radiant Heat Solutions by Warmzone

If you’ve only just decided on an electric radiant snowmelt system, and still scratching your head over your lack of time management skills (and timing), don’t fret. While it’s still not too late to buy and install a snowmelt system, early spring and summer is an ideal time to install these systems. In fact, now may be one of the best times of the year to order a snowmelt system. Think of it as a way to avoid the fall rush to buy and install; and better yet, taking advantage of some discounted prices on Warmzone radiant snowmelt systems.

From cable right off the spool, to cable preconfigured in easy-to-install roll-out mats, Warmzone has the perfect electric radiant snowmelt system for your driveway, sidewalks or roof. And you don’t need a new driveway to make the investment in radiant heat. Retrofitting is possible for just about any type of surface.

Heated driveway

Starting from the ground up, a Warmzone heated driveway is the perfect solution for a sore back that comes from too much shoveling. So if you’re all about state-of-the-art on a tight budget, the Warmzone ClearZone automated snow melting system is the way to go. It’s the premier snow melting solution for concrete heated driveways, sidewalks, loading docks and ramps. No matter what the dimensions, Warmzone offers the flexibility of installing radiant heat in almost any size and type of heated driveway, porch or walkway.

Right now is the perfect time to get a discount on some of the best snow melting products available. Warmzone gives you plenty of options – both in terms of the design and layout of the system to a wide variety of snow melting (and floor heating) products. Radiant snow melting systems can be easily customized to meet your snow melting needs as well as your budget.

As an industry leading heat cable, ClearZone snow melting cable is extremely rugged, and can even withstand the extreme, unforgiving temperatures common to hot asphalt pours. The cable can be rolled out and configured to address the nooks and crannies that characterize hard to reach surface areas and is perfect for large snow melting and unconventionally shaped areas.

Asphalt driveway with heated tire tracks

ClearZone Snow Melting Systems, Fully Automated and Easy to Install

If you’re a do-it-yourselfer and have a more conventional radiant heat project to tackle, you may want to consider a ClearZone radiant snow melting system. Available on the spool or in mats, the versatile CZ heat cable sets the benchmark for durability and performance. The CZ mats feature ClearZone cable that is pre-spaced and attached to a durable backing for proper cable spacing and easy “roll-out” installation. The heating mat backing can be cut on site, for installation around corners and in hard to reach places. Like cable off the spool, the mats can be installed under just about any surface. A simple, more affordable “tire track” radiant heat snow melting pattern can be achieved just by rolling two ClearZone radiant snow melting mats down your driveway and then applying the finish surface.

Of course, great products and prices are nothing without good support. Warmzone offers unparalleled customer service, from the initial phone call to expert installation support. They also offer one of the best warranties in the business. To find out more how you can cash in on an off-season radiant heat snow melting installation, call Warmzone at 888.488.9276 or visit our website today.

Protect your Home with RoofHeat

Protect your Roof, Gutters, and Downspouts with a Heat Trace System from Warmzone

If you haven’t thought about your roof much this winter, be proactive with a gutter heat trace system from Warmzone. These automated roof deicing systems are specifically designed to melt ice and snow on roofs, in gutters and downspouts to prevent costly damage, not only to your roof, but to your home as well.

Warmzone radiant roof heating systems quickly melt heavy ice and snow from gutters and trouble spots on your roof. They can be easily installed in existing roofs to prevent icicles, ice buildup and ice dams from occurring. Moisture buildup from ice dams can seep up under shingles and into the roof decking before making its way into your home and causing significant water damage.

Gutter damage from snow and heavy ice buildup

Made up of a rugged, durable outer construction designed to withstand winter extremes, Warmzone’s RoofHeat self-regulating gutter heating cable is extremely effective, energy efficient and safe. Noted for its durable and self-regulating characteristics, RoofHeat radiant heat cable is one of the most recommended roof heating solutions available. The systems are easy to install and easy to customize.

RoofHeat snow melting systems respond to weather changes to anticipate events conducive to snow fall. Melting occurs as a snow event is happening. And since these roof heating systems are fully automated, there’s no switch to flip or roof raking to be done, making snow removal extremely convenient for you. Simply install it and forget it with the knowledge your roof is safely protected.

Warmzone offers the widest selection of radiant heat products, you’re assured of getting the best solution for you, at a price you can afford.

For more information on a RoofHeat radiant snow melting systems for your home, visit www.warmzone.com or call 888.488.9276.

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You Won’t Need an Entire Posse to Install Radiant Roof Heat Cable

Roof Snow Melting is a Simple Do-It-Yourself Weekend Project

Our time, or rather our spare time, is minimal these days and seems to be shrinking with each new technological development. Although designed to make our lives easier, these handy gadgets seem to draw us further from free time than ever before. So tackling a home improvement project seems like an overwhelming hill to climb, when time, or rather spare time, is rare and precious. Keeping your home safe from future water damage is an important undertaking and you need not fear that undertaking this undertaking will over-take your weekend plans. You won’t even need to bring in a massive posse to help you install radiant roof heating cable. It’s a fairly simple process, and there are many different roof heating options to choose from.

Roof deicing system heating roof edges and valley
A mountain lodge with heated roof edges (to prevent ice dams from forming).

Once you’ve decided to install a roof deicing system to keep your gutters free of damaging ice and snow dams then you need only call a Warmzone expert to find out how much snow melting cable you will need. The rest is a simple do-it-yourself project that can easily be tackled in a day. You’ll need to ensure you have a power source nearby so once you are done the radiant roof heating can be plugged in, but other than that the installation is fairly straightforward. The length of radiant roof cable you’ll need is the key component and once you have that figured out you can call your posse and tell them to come over Sunday afternoon to admire all your handy-work and enjoy some time relaxing inside together boasting over your success

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Can a Snow Melting System be Installed Beneath an Existing Driveway?

You Don’t Need to Destroy Your Current Driveway to Enjoy A Radiant Snow Melting System

Many people become interested in a snow melting system because of their many winter advantages and then become discouraged thinking they’ve missed the driveway-heating-ship since they’ve already got a driveway. The good news is that you can put those fears aside and still catch the heated driveway wave. Let your fears sail away as you understand that radiant snowmelt systems can be retrofit.

Snow melting systems can be installed with minimal effort if you are willing to put up with a little minor construction dust as new radiant heat cables are placed beneath your existing driveway. Having a heated driveway is definitely something you can achieve if you already have a driveway. You can either tear up the old concrete or asphalt if your driveway needs a facelift, or pour new material over the cables that have been designed and laid out by a Warmzone radiant heating expert. Heated driveways are easily customized to fit your exact heating specifications. If you have a long driveway and it seems cost prohibitive to heat the entire thing, consider doing two strips for the tires of your vehicles. Even if you have a driveway that you hand shovel or plow each winter, you are still a valid candidate for driveway heating.

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It’s Amazing That There Could be That Much Snow and Nothing on the Sidewalk

Location: Pennsylvania

Solution: ClearZone Heated Concrete Steps

Heated cement steps

Just a quick note to let you all know that the radiant heated concrete steps has performed perfectly. We were able to turn on the system just about 24 hours before Philadelphia received its second largest snowfall on record — 23 inches! And, despite the enormous amount of snowfall, the stairs remained entirely clear. The day after the storm, the stairs were bone dry. I snapped a picture for you, and it is attached. As you can see, it’s kind of amazing that there could be that much snow and nothing on the sidewalk.

Thanks to everyone for your contribution to this successful installation. Happy New Year. . .

Dennis C.

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Will Radiant Heat Protect My Driveway from the Elements?

Driveway Heating Can Preserve the Life of Your Driveway

Snow and ice are hard on almost everything they come into contact with. Snow on roads means more plows on the roads, less visibility, and more accidents. Ice means broken bones, slippery roads and pointy icicles. They are hard on personal property as well. Snow gets heavy and has been known to cave in buildings, create ice damns on roofs, and generally create mayhem on driveways. Driveway heating can protect your driveway from some of these icy pitfalls and even extend the life of your driveway.

Heated driveways are fully automated, energy efficient, and easily customizable. But the benefits don’t stop there. Having a heated driveway means you don’t have to personally attend to any snow levels on your own driving and walking surfaces. The snow sensors that are included with each radiant snowmelt systems are sophisticated enough to detect the temperature and precipitation levels making them sure fire when it comes to snow removal. Without snow on your driveways you cut down on the use of shovels, snow blowers, and other manual methods of snow removal cutting down on the potential for road damage and sidewalk dings. You will increase the life of your driveway by decreasing salt corrosion and frost heaves. Overall having a heated driveway is an affordable method of snow removal, plus you have the added benefit of getting more years of use from your driveway without the harsh side effects of snow and ice build-up.

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Warmzone FilmHeat Floor Heating Systems: Evolving the Way You Heat Your Home

What if you could heat an entire room, or even a home, for that matter, using a simple roll of film? Believe it or not, Warmzone has once again outdone the competition with a roll of film that’s amazingly durable, thin and flexible that can do just that. Like all Warmzone radiant heated floor solutions, FilmHeat can be nailed or stapled to the subfloor. Its slim proportions make for incredibly easy, unobtrusive installation under laminate surfaces.

The thin FilmHeat heating element

FilmHeat floor heating systems are composed of three elements. The film element works with a power unit and activation device to deliver fast, efficient heat to any laminate surface in your home. Much like a forced-air system, the power unit, or “brains” of the system, communicates with a thermostat linked to sensors. Strategically installed in the floor, the sensors “sense” the temperature of the room and relay that information to the power unit to activate the system. This system is fully automated, responding to fluctuations in room temperature as they occur to deliver and maintain even, consistent heat in any room.

In addition to being incredibly thin, the FilmHeat floor heating system is incredibly safe and can be installed in retrofit applications. You just need to be able to access the floor joists from below. FilmHeat is also one of the most efficient floor heating systems on the market.

The lightweight heating element makes FilmHeat particularly easy to install. The elements paper-thin quality allows can be easily cut on site, and requires no floor buildup. So you can install it without major renovation, which is incredibly good news if you’re a first-time do-it-yourselfer contemplating a radiant heated floor home improvement project.

If you’re hesitating on cost, initial installation costs involving FilmHeat floor heating systems are low. Of course the ease of installation makes the cost for do-it-yourselfers even lower. And like all Warmzone radiant heated flooring solutions, the system relies on a sustainable heat source, electricity, so it can run for mere pennies on the dollar.

And in a time when the popularity of green living is growing, the FilmHeat floor warming system allows you to significantly reduce the usage of your primary heating system to realize greater energy savings while lowering your monthly heating bills. To move you even further off of the grid, the system can also be run by solar and wind power sources. It’s a positive contribution to your environment you can feel really good about.

Interested in learning more about the power a roll of film can play in heating your home? Call Warmzone at 888.488.9276 or browse the website for more information on the wonders of FilmHeat floor heating systems.

In Search of the Best Radiant Heat Solutions Provider

Looking for a good supplier of radiant heat systems for your next project? While there are lots of folks out there, it didn’t take me long to narrow the field down to just one. Before I divulge the winner, I’ll share the criteria that helped frame my final decision:

Radiant heat installation and service providers

Friendliness – If I’m going to invest in a home improvement project, I expect the experience to be pleasant, at least.
Helpfulness – I want an advocate, someone who knows what it means to go the extra mile for their customers.
Knowledgeable – I don’t want to talk to a “salesman”—I want to talk to a radiant heat expert who can design and sell me a custom radiant heating solution.
Responsiveness – If I leave a message or ask a question that can’t be answered immediately, does the rep call me back in a timely manner?
Respectful – Regardless of my purpose of calling (whether to ask questions or make a purchase), does the rep treat me with respect?
Listening Skills – I want someone to listen to what I need; evaluate those needs and then present me with options. Someone who knows how to ask the right questions.
Professionalism – I need to feel confident in my choice of radiant heating solutions.

In the end, the clear winner was Warmzone. Here’s the why of it:

Best Product Quality and Largest Selection

If you want the best possible solution at the best possible price, you’ll obviously want to go with a supplier that offers a comprehensive selection of radiant heat solutions. Warmzone has one of the largest and highest quality product selections available. They aren’t locked in to trying to sell you one particular product or brand, so you get an objective suggestion of what’s best for you. Because they deal in huge volume purchases, Warmzone also realizes a cost savings they will happily pass on to you

Complete System Design and Engineering Services

Knowing the exact power requirements and performance expectations prior to any installation is critical. With Warmzone you can expect to receive complete radiant heat design and engineering services with each system you purchase.

Genuine, Helpful and Friendly Customer Service

It would be hard for me to imagine a more knowledgeable, friendly staff then the staff at Warmzone.

Expert Installation Support

At Warmzone, the relationship doesn’t end with a purchase. Their experienced staff will work closely with you to ensure your radiant heat system is installed properly and performing as expected.

Comprehensive Information and Resources

No competitor comes close to matching Warmzone in this category. Visit their literature / documents section and you’ll see what I mean. (Incidentally, another great resource for information about radiant heat is www.bestradiantheating.com.)

Summary of Warmzone Top Notch Services

  • Product Quality and Selection
  • Complete System Design and Engineering Services
  • Customer Service and Installation Support
  • Radiant Heat Information Resource (collection of online information.)
  • Radiant Heat Product Manuals, Guides, Illustrations and more.

Call 888.488.9276 to learn more or visit www.warmzone.com.

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Outdoor Heating is a Restaurant Owner’s Best Friend

Outdoor Heating Lends to Eating Atmosphere

Are you one of the many restaurant owners asking yourself “How can I improve my restaurant business in a struggling economy?” Many business owners are watching their once bustling eatery dwindle in happily paying customers. Consumers are tightening their own belts as a crummy job market and low economy hit many where it counts. This is leading to the dreaded trickle down effect that comes in a recession. Business owners everywhere are trying to find creative ways to convince spenders who want to spend more wisely, do so at their establishments. We are all fighting for customers so finding an extra edge is important when it comes to drawing them in. Outdoor portable heaters add ambiance and outdoor seating to diners craving fresh air without a “chattering teeth” sort of feeling.

Outdoor heating with patio heater
Portable heaters are ideal for warming outdoor dining areas.

Walking around southern California recently, I was reminded again how valuable an outdoor heater could be to a restaurant. Many of us had flocked from our own wintery, white home towns, hoping to escape a bit of winter. While California isn’t blanketed in snow it still cools down significantly at night, but those willing and eager to spend their money on a warm meal at someone else’s table also want a bit of outdoor dining luxury. Especially if you are near the ocean. Listening to the waves crash and watching the sun set while sipping a nice drink is pure heaven in the winter months. As the sun sets and the cool air settles over the night sky, an outdoor heater creates a small glowing bubble of warmth around your outside dining area. Patrons seem to flock to these places that had created portable pods of outdoor heat, allowing people to soak in the beauty surrounding them but staying warm while doing it. As a restaurant owner, portable outdoor heaters set at key spots around your patio are likely to become your best friend.

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You Don’t Have to Ride a High Horse to Have a Heated Driveway

Driveway Heating – More Affordable than you may Think

Is it true that only the rich and famous can afford to own a heated driveway? Chances are if you started asking around, more people than you might suspect already have a heated driveway. Heated driveways are not only more affordable than most people think but everyday Joe’s and Josefina’s like you and me install them all the time. Heated driveways are the most convenient and reliable way to remove snow each winter and you don’t have to ride a fancy high horse to see the many benefits of driveway heating. There are many snow melting options that make radiant heated driveway systems affordable for us all.

The costs of a heated driveway should no longer be a legitimate reason why you don’t have this simple luxury. Warmzone representatives are available during business hours to speak with you and answer your questions about installing a heated driveway. They can also provide you with a price quote based on your specific snow melting needs, budget and installation option. If you are building a new home, installing a heated driveway is a quick and easy project for a professional. But even if you have lived in your home for years and suffered through back breaking snow removal, there is a good chance a snow melting system can be retrofitted beneath your existing driveway. The ritzy, glitzy population may have some fun toys and gadgets, but a heated driveway is not exclusive to people with gobs of extra money. But having a heated driveway may make you feel rich and famous.

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Jazz Up Your Floors with Radiant Heat

Heated Floors are Jazzy and Snazzy

Word with “z’s” are fun. Say them with me…buzz, fizz, zipper. Installing heated floors means you can add a couple of “z” words to your conversations. You can subtly (or not so subtly) interject into conversations how you have jazzy and/or snazzy floors that produce epic warmth and comfort. You may get a few raised eyebrows or muffled conversations behind your back but you’ll be the one laughing as you walk merrily across your jazzy heated floors.

Heated hardwood floor

Radiant heated floors are gaining speed in popularity and don’t just jazz up your floors but they save you money down the road as your energy bills diminish thanks to the efficient heating power. Heated floors have a lot of impact in cold basements, tiled entryways, bathrooms, and kitchens. These spaces usually have cold spots but with radiant heat the warmth oozes (another word with Z!) around every nook and cranny creating crazy (Z, la, la, la) comfort. Heated floors create a cozy place for you to walk barefoot and enjoy the new found efficient heat that radiant heat can offer. Even if you are not a fan of Jazz music, you can agree that jazzing anything up deserves a little celebration so put on a record and zip around your floor with nothing on your feet but radiant heat and jazzy joy.

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