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Radiant Heat<\/span> Experts Offer Key Advise and Tips on What NOT to do When Installing Radiant Heat<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Radiant heat<\/span> systems work. It’s a proven technology that produces impressive results. But like most technology related products, if a radiant heat<\/span><\/a><\/strong> system isn’t installed correctly, the results can be equally disappointing. Installing a radiant heat<\/span> system is not difficult, but it does need to be done properly. You can buy the best snow melting system<\/a> components on the market, but unless they’re installed correctly, you won’t see the results you’re expecting.<\/p>\n

Recently named “Vendor of the Year” by the National Association of Custom Home Builders, Warmzone<\/span> is a proven and trusted industry-leading provider of radiant heated driveways<\/a><\/strong>, heated floors and roof deicing systems. The company achieved its position by not only offering superior products, but by including the industry’s most comprehensive customer support services, including free installation training<\/a><\/strong>, technical support, and system design<\/a>. These unparalleled services distinguish Warmzone<\/span> from the competition, and have set the gold standard for all radiant heat<\/span> providers.<\/p>\n

“Our products not only work, but they’re among the industry’s best,” stated Bryan Morris, Director of National Sales for Warmzone<\/span>. “But unless installers follow a few simple guidelines and install these systems correctly, the quality of the materials will make little difference.”<\/p>\n

\"Installing<\/p>\n

Some of the most common installation mistakes include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. IMPROPER CABLE SPACING. Too often, installers neglect to follow the cable spacing rules: Keep the cable at a minimum spacing of 2 inches and a maximum of 4 inches (center-to-center<\/span>). Make sure the cable in adjacent mats is at least 2 inches apart.<\/li>\n
  2. IMPROPER CABLE DEPTH. In concrete<\/span> applications, many times installers allow the heat cable to rest on the dirt prior to the concrete<\/span> pour. (Invest in Mesh-Ups<\/strong><\/a>. These plastic support ‘chairs’ are extremely affordable, and they can make all the difference in the world between a successful and an unsuccessful installation.) Mesh-Ups elevate the re-mesh<\/a><\/strong> (and heat cable) so that it is not resting on the ground when the concrete<\/span> is poured. It’s a simple, affordable solution to prevent poor snow melting system performance, not to mention unhappy customers.<\/li>\n
  3. NEGLECTED WARRANTY CARD. Too many installers forget to fill out the warranty card and mail it to the manufacturer<\/span>. Don’t let this happen.<\/li>\n
  4. FORGETTING TO TEST THE CABLE. Too many installers forget to test the cable<\/a><\/strong> during all phases of the installation. Start by testing the cable out of the box and then throughout the installation.<\/li>\n
  5. COMPROMISED HEAT CABLE. Maintain the cable integrity by never cutting the cable<\/strong>, and take extreme caution when using shovels and rakes during concrete<\/span> pours.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One way to limit mistakes during an installation is not only to avoid the above errors, but to follow the handy checklist below, put together by Warmzone<\/span>’s experienced support staff:<\/p>\n

    PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Before buying and installing a radiant heat<\/span> system, review the checklist below.<\/p>\n