{"id":4865,"date":"2017-10-08T09:33:32","date_gmt":"2017-10-08T15:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/?p=4865"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T16:59:51","slug":"installation-tips-installing-a-snow-melting-system-under-pavers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/articles\/installation-tips-installing-a-snow-melting-system-under-pavers\/","title":{"rendered":"Installation Tips &#8211; Installing a Snow Melting System Under Pavers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Installing Heat Cable under Pavers (Quick Reference Guide &ndash; Article 3 in a Series of 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Remember to <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/checking-heat-cable\/\">check the element <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0970b276dce0369f94e49335e47769f6\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">resistance<\/span><\/a> and the insulation <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0970b276dce0369f94e49335e47769f6\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">resistance<\/span> of the heating cable\/<span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8c245b76815ca0ecd1ba719ee36a9505\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>mat<\/span> at the recommended intervals<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the box: Write the values on the warranty card.<\/li>\n<li>After being laid out: Write the values on the warranty card.<\/li>\n<li>After being covered: Write the values on the warranty card.<\/li>\n<li>Record your readings in the installation manual.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When laying out the cable, DO NOT allow <strong><a title=\"ClearZone heat cable for automated snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/heated-driveway\/clearzone.php\">heating cables<\/a><\/strong> to touch, cross, overlap or get bunched up. Minimum allowable spacing is 2 inches.<\/p>\n<p>Begin installation as close as possible to the electrical source.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/hotnews-heated-driveway-paver-lg.jpg\" alt=\"Heated driveway with brick pavers\" width=\"277\" height=\"241\"\/><\/p>\n<p>DO NOT&nbsp;cut or alter the heating cable. The white binding tape of heating mats may be cut in order to make turns with the mats, but the heat cable must never be cut or altered.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"ClearZone heat cable for automated snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/heated-driveway\/clearzone.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4673\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/snowmelt-mat_cable-2015-96sm-180.jpg\" alt=\"ClearZone heating cable in mat and rolled.\" width=\"263\" height=\"180\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To secure the cable, lay down a piece of thin wire mesh that fits the <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_a9b22457fd36343dd6f04bedb1d170d1\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>area<\/span> to be heated. The wire mesh should be secured to the ground (with landscaping staples or pins) so it will not move during the embedment process.<\/p>\n<p>Roll out the heating cable or <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8c245b76815ca0ecd1ba719ee36a9505\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>mat<\/span> and secure it to the wire mesh or grid using plastic zip ties. Heating cables should be securely fastened so they do not move or shift during embedment.<\/p>\n<p>Heating cable should be spaced at no less than 2-inches <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_1137262be8c8ecb3d0fee61d0f6ec98c\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">center-to-center<\/span> and no more than 4-inches <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_1137262be8c8ecb3d0fee61d0f6ec98c\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">center-to-center<\/span>. This also applies to the cables in adjacent heating mats.<\/p>\n<p>Contact paver or block <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_b1becf572458d669d6f25ec6a616d9af\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">manufacturer<\/span> for total <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_d9a872d269c066748f882a4c711c80c8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>sand<\/span> or dust depth needed for proper paver\/block installation.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Illustration of heating cable and cold lead splice under pavers\" href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-sectional-view-pavers.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4900\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-sectional-view-pavers.jpg\" alt=\"Sideview of heat cable installed under pavers\" width=\"807\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-sectional-view-pavers.jpg 807w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-sectional-view-pavers-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-sectional-view-pavers-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Illustration of heating cable and cold lead splice under pavers\" href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cz-cable-lead-conduit-pavers-sm2.jpg\">Embed all of the heating cable and the <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_5acdd5fe9f6206ff4aa8ceed81a038e3\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">splice<\/span><\/a> in a minimum of 1-inch (&frac12;-inch above and &frac12;-inch below) of compacted material such as paver <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_d9a872d269c066748f882a4c711c80c8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>sand<\/span> or stone dust.&nbsp;Cable and <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_5acdd5fe9f6206ff4aa8ceed81a038e3\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">splice<\/span> must be completely embedded. No air gaps around the cable or <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_5acdd5fe9f6206ff4aa8ceed81a038e3\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">splice<\/span> are allowable. Gauge of paver <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_d9a872d269c066748f882a4c711c80c8\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>sand<\/span>, stone dust or <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_7260169b1378003fe95934044a6f577a\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">base material<\/span> must be fine enough to completely encapsulate cable.<\/p>\n<p>Do NOT drop pavers directly on the cable. (This can damage the cable insulation.) &nbsp;If this occurs, stop installation and check cable integrity via <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_055f1ac891e2af013c3115be8441eeab\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>ohm<\/span> reading.<\/p>\n<p>Handle heating cables carefully &ndash; use extreme care with tools such as shovels, rakes and wheel barrels to avoid damaging the cables.<\/p>\n<p>Verify cable integrity by <strong><a title=\"Video of checking heat cable resistance\" href=\"\/blog\/tag\/checking-heat-cable\/\">checking <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0970b276dce0369f94e49335e47769f6\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">resistance<\/span><\/a><\/strong> often during installation.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that this equipment be installed by a licensed and qualified <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8b786adc12c7e76cce92156730b3dab9\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">electrician<\/span> and in accordance with local laws, codes, regulation and in accordance with <span class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_167751004076c8f54950210b2498beb3\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>NEC<\/span> guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>If installing in permeable pavers or with pavers or blocks greater than 3-inches thick, contact <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> BEFORE installing.<\/p>\n<p>* This list is intended as a general quick reference guide. It is NOT a substitution for proper training and following the installation manual. Always read and follow the installation manual. <strong><a title=\"Free installation training\" href=\"\/radiant-resources\/install-training.php\">Web-based training<\/a><\/strong> is available on request.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2159\" src=\"http:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogs-heated-walkway-0066.jpg\" alt=\"Heated paver walkway\" width=\"320\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogs-heated-walkway-0066.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.warmzone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/blogs-heated-walkway-0066-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For more information about <a title=\"Installing snow melting systems\" href=\"\/snow-melting\/heated-driveway\/installing-snow-melting-system.php\"><strong>installing heated driveways<\/strong><\/a> and paver snowmelt systems, visit <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span>&rsquo;s <a title=\"How to install radiant heat systems\" href=\"\/radiant-resources\/installation-overviews.php\"><strong>Installation Overviews<\/strong><\/a> web page. <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_ce0e1f1fead9edc4e49614c5bc4b15ba\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Warmzone<\/span> also provides a host of <strong><a title=\"Radiant heat installation videos\" href=\"\/blog\/topic\/video\/warmzone-university\/\"><span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_142748a752fd79d8fbef3a6819628e36\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">radiant heat<\/span> installation videos<\/a><\/strong> online as well. Call us today for more information at <strong>888.488.9276<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Installing Heat Cable under Pavers (Quick Reference Guide &ndash; Article 3 in a Series of 3) Remember to check the element <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0970b276dce0369f94e49335e47769f6\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">resistance<\/span> and the insulation <span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_0970b276dce0369f94e49335e47769f6\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">resistance<\/span> of the heating cable\/<span class=\"glossaryLink\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"cmtt_8c245b76815ca0ecd1ba719ee36a9505\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">mat<\/span> at the recommended intervals: In the box: Write the values on the warranty card. 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