{"id":2622,"date":"2012-01-15T10:01:50","date_gmt":"2012-01-15T17:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:04:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T17:04:55","slug":"retrofitting-your-driveway-with-radiant-heat-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/articles\/retrofitting-your-driveway-with-radiant-heat-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Retrofitting Your Driveway with Radiant Heat (Part II)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s Not Too Late to Heat Your Driveway (Part II)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Read Part I<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The methods outlined in Part I<\/i> are the least intrusive for retrofitting your driveway with radiant heat<\/span>. However, there are those particularly ambitious consumers who opt to remove portions – or even all – of their existing driveway. Obviously, the ideal situation is to install a snow melting system<\/a> during the original construction, but if you have a driveway on a steep hill or have extreme snow melting needs, removing portions of existing concrete<\/span> to install a radiant heat<\/span> system is still a worthwhile venture.<\/p>\n

\"Heated<\/p>\n

As shown in the photos, the old concrete<\/span> is removed and then new rebar<\/span> is installed in anticipation of the new concrete<\/span>. The ClearZone heat cable<\/a> is secured to the rebar<\/span> and the concrete<\/span> is then poured. Much of the cable can be installed by handy “do-it-yourself” types, but all the electrical work should be completed by a qualified electrician<\/span>. (An important thing to remember is that a heated driveway<\/a> \/ radiant snow melting system is only as good as the installation. The cable must be properly spaced and wired in order to accomplish the desired results.)<\/p>\n

The Many Benefits of an Electric Snow Melting System<\/b>
\nRadiant heat<\/span> snow melting systems<\/a> eliminate the need for manual snow removal –such as plowing – that can damage the driveway. Furthermore, there is no need to use salt and other abrasive snow melting chemicals that are harmful to grass and nearby vegetation.<\/p>\n

\"Grass<\/p>\n

The ClearZone electric radiant snowmelt system features an unparalleled, rapid response time when compared to other radiant heating systems. The fully automated systems<\/a> are energy efficient and maintenance free.<\/p>\n

So kick back on those cold mornings and enjoy a cup of coffee instead of shoveling snow from your driveway before you head to work. Installing a snowmelt system<\/a> is a great investment that adds value to your home and is a great way to save your back from the aches and pains of shoveling heavy snow. It’s also a nice way to ensure safety for your loved ones and guests by eliminating slick ice from your walks and\/or driveway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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