High-Tech
Snow Switches for Heated Driveways and Roof Deicing
Systems
Are you
contemplating radiant heat for your next home
improvement project? Equipped with high-tech snow
switches, radiant heated
driveways and gutter systems are fully automated,
making them efficient and effortless when it comes
to snow removal.
The automated
snow switch detects temperature and moisture conditions
to initiate ice- and snow melting systems at the
first signs of inclement weather. Depending upon
what you’re heating, there are two general types
of sensors.
An
in-pavement (ground) sensor mounts in the concrete,
asphalt, or pavers of your driveway or walkways,
making it very indicative and accurate of the
driveway conditions and includes many programmable
features including:
Electronic on/off control up to 11 KW
2 zone control with zones that can be
individually controlled
Economical control
Temperature and moisture detection
Control of electrical or hydronic
(water-based) ice and snow melting systems
The aerial
mounted snow sensor activates your snow melting
system only when needed. These sensors are
typically mounted on the roof, and automatically
triggers your heated driveway or gutter snowmelt
system when it detects precipitation and
temperatures are below 39° F. Smart system
compatible, the sensor has several other notable
features, including adjustable temperature trigger
point, adjustable delay off cycle, and upgradeable
remote activation.
That’s
great, you say, but I have a snow removal service
already, so why pay for a fancy system? Snow fall
is unpredictable. Sometimes you wake up to the
stuff, and sometimes it accumulates throughout the day.
Snow removal services are certainly very handy,
but they can’t compete with the reliability
and efficiency of an automated radiant
heated driveway system. With an automated
radiant heated
driveway or gutter system, it’s like
having your very own snow melting service on call,
24/7. There’s no waiting involved, and no
slippery patches of ice that got overlooked. Automated
snowmelt systems only run when it’s
snowing, eliminating residual or standby operation
costs involved with snow removal services. And most
importantly, they offer the peace of mind that comes
with knowing your driveway and walkways are
completely clear of ice and snow.
If you’re not sure how an automated
snow melting switch fits into your radiant heat
snow melting project, take heart. Warmzone has the
experience and expertise you’ll need to meet your
project requirements, and can configure an
automated snow melting system with your needs and
budget in mind. To discover more about radiant heat snow
melting systems, contact 888.488.9276 today.
In-pavement mounted snow sensor.
Phone:
888.488.9276 info@warmzone.com 2056 S.
1100 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Warmzone Roof Heating Panels
Eliminate Ice and Snow From Your Roof Edges
After the winter we had last year, one
thing for certain is that you can never
be too prepared for snow, including the icicles,
ice dams and that pesky white stuff that
accumulates at the roof’s edge. The good
news—you can prepare your home now with
Warmzone’s RoofHeat Panel roof
heating system. These innovative roof
snow and ice melting systems are an
affordable way to reduce or eliminate costly
property damage caused by snow and
moisture build up during the cold winter months,
extending the life of your roof.
Warmzone RoofHeat Panel roof
heating systems feature self-regulating
heat cable
channeled into an aluminum panel
specifically designed for maximum heat transfer.
Each panel is preconfigured for easy
installation, and powder-coated with a
durable finish to extend the life of your roof
heating system while complementing the
exterior of your home.
You can also retrofit an existing metal
roof with Warmzone RoofHeat panels. The
heated panels can be laid on top the old metal
roof in attractive colors to match.
Because the aluminum alloy panel is in
direct contact with the self-regulating
heat cable, the
system results in efficient roof
heating that will leave you snow and
icicle free during the winter months. No roof
raking or perilous ladder climbing
required.
Warmzone offers unparalleled radiant
heat services and
several roof
heating systems that
are designed to eliminate icicles,
ice dams, and snow at the roof’s
edge. The innovative roof heating
panel snow and ice melting systems can
reduce or eliminate property damage caused
by the inability of roofs to drain
water during winter months and extend the
life of your roof.
Melt Snow
and Ice With a Radiant Roof Heating System
Radiant
heated roof and gutter heating
systems can dramatically enhance the life span
of your roof and protect it from damage caused by heavy
snow and ice accumulation. Older buildings are a visible
testament to the damaging effects of roof ice and
snow that can destroy fronts, roofs, drainpipes,
and gutters. Roofs that have substandard support
structures, and such shortcomings can enable water
to enter the building. As technology improves
insulation value, there is less heat gain from inside
of the building, causing an increased hazard of ice
damage and damming on the roof. Once winter frost
sets in, damage is often inevitable. Flat roofs on
industrial buildings often give in to excessive weight
loads generated by accumulations of ice and snow.
This can be prevented by installing a quality
heated roof and gutter deicing system, eliminating
potential damage from snow and ice buildup.
Working with
Warmzone on your roof
heating system installation allows you to
shop a number systems, and find the solution that is
right for your home and your budget.
Warmzone’s low-voltage RoofHeat
roof heating system is another excellent
solution for melting snow and ice from roof eaves,
valleys, and entire roofs. The RoofHeat deicing
system features an extremely thin,
self-regulating, semi-conductive polyethylene heating
element. Embedded between two layers of vinyl, the
panel is protected against UV rays, alkaline or
other potential physical damages for durability.
What’s
great about Roofheat is its versatility. It can be
installed under new or existing asphalt, shake, or
tile shingles, and is ideal for new construction
as well as remodeling projects.Available in rolls 9 or
12-inches wide, the lightweight heating panel can be cut
to size, and nailed or stapled through the
existing roof, making installation quicker and
easier than other traditional roof
heating systems.
You can never
predict the weather, but with a Warmzone roof heating
system, you can often predict the outcome. Prepare
now and say goodbye to pesky snow buildup and ice
damming for good. To find out more about the
Warmzone roof heating system, request a FREE
quote or contact us at 888.488.9276.
The home improvement world has seen many recent
developments in heating, making hydronic systems
more convenient and possible radiant
heater solutions for major home remodeling projects.
Today we’re going to discuss one form of
radiant
heaters: hydronic floor heating.
Hydronic floor heating is the
oldest and most popular type of radiant
floor heating. These systems are comprised of a
boiler or hot water heater, pumps, manifolds,
PEX tubing, thermostat, and either gypcrete (a
concrete-like material) or wood panels. Hydronic heating
is the most complex of all radiant heat systems.
These systems require trained professionals to
design and perform the installation. Your best
economies of scale are achieved for hydronic systems in
large areas or entire homes because of their
expensive components and operational costs.
Hydronic systems can be installed under any type of
flooring.
Most hydronic systems require
hot water tubing to be installed in a
2-4″ bed of light concrete and are best installed
during the initial construction because of its
weight load demands and adjustments to floor
height.
If you’re wanting to
heat smaller areas such as a bathroom or kitchen,
a hydronic floor radiant
heating system may not be the best value for your
project. The complexity and cost of installing
the system, along with the long-term maintenance
and up-keep required, might not be worth the small
amount you will save in operational costs.
Radiant Heaters Tip:Radiant
heaters for your home or business come in a variety
of forms – all efficient and providing
reliable, cozy warmth
If you’ve
been researching home
heating systems, chances are your head is
spinning right about now. It’s no wonder!
The number of types of radiant heaters available for
residences or businesses could make anyone dizzy in no time
at all. There’s really a lot of selection for
homeowners to choose from. Today we’ll discuss
the electric cable heating system kind of radiant
heaters. Electric cable heating systems are gaining
popularity in as radiant heaters and are ideal for
heating smaller areas (10-300 square feet) like
bathrooms, kitchens, and sun rooms. These systems are
comprised of a thermostat and a heating cable. On some
systems, the cable is be shipped as a large spool of
cable. These systems are oftentimes less expensive,
and give you the ability to space the cable how you want
and customize a layout that will heat every square inch of
your floor. Other systems have the cable attached to a
plastic mesh or tape to create a mat to maintain its
proper spacing.
Every available cable system is equally
effective, so when determining which radiant heater
system to purchase, you should look at the warranty of
the product, along with the ease of installation. Some
cables must be embedded in a separate layer of
concrete or mortar, whereas other systems can simply
be installed in the thinset.
Radiant Heaters Tip: When heating smaller
areas with a radiant heater, it is next to impossible
to beat the simplicity and price of an electric cable
heating system.
Platinum
Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of
Warmzone Premier Radiant Heating for its innovative,
educational television series "Great Tastes." This
company will be featured in a segment on High End
Heating Solutions in the Accents to Finer
Living series.
Time to treat yourself! Whether you’re
building a new home, or updating your current
home, you owe it to yourself to check out the comfort
that radiant heat has to offer. Now is the
perfect time to look into your heating options.
Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including some that might surprise
you!Among those spots that can use
radiant heaters are tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, and even cement floors.
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant
heaters also offer a diversity of applications.
We’d be willing to bet that after that
first winter with the radiant heaters in place, you
may find yourself wondering how you ever got along
without them in the past.
What’s interesting here
is that, rather than warming the air, radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects.
Radiant heat uses objects, such as the floor, to
heat a home. The air in the room is warmed when
it comes into contact with the warmed objects. Heat loss
is reduced and the radiant heat remains in the
lower part of the room, warmer near feet level
and slightly less so at head level, creating the
perfect climate for comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
Are you looking for efficient,
comfortable heat for your home? We think that radiant
heating could be just the solution you’ve
been looking for.
In today’s housing market, it’s
not a bad idea to add value to your home in new
and innovative ways.For example, don’t
just think about renovating a bathroom, consider
using radiant
heaters to warm towel racks in the bathroom, or a
heated floor.Can you think of anything
cozier on a chilly winter morning than toasty
toes when you step out of the shower?
Not only is radiant heating is
one of the most comfortable ways to heat your
home, but radiant heaters also offer a surprisingly wide
diversity of applications. Radiant
heaters can be used in a number of applications,
including in tiled areas, hardwood flooring,
carpeted areas, cement floors, basements, and
garages. You see, radiant
heaters are a type of heater that warms objects
instead of air. Radiant heat uses objects, such
as the floor, to heat a home. The air in the
room is warmed when it comes into contact with the
warmed objects. Heat loss is reduced and the
radiant heat remains in the lower part of the
room, warmer near feet level and slightly less so at
head level, creating the perfect climate for
comfort.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
whether you’re building a new home or
updating your current home, you owe it to yourself to
check out the comfort that radiant heat has to offer.
Who isn’t a fan of saving energy,
especially if it’s easy? More than ever
before, homebuilders, househunters, and home renovators
alike are looking for energy-efficient heating
options for houses.We say they need look no
further than radiant
heaters for their ideal home heating solution.
Learn what many others are
learning every day: radiant
heaters are the most efficient form of heat
available in today’s market.
Significantly less operating time is required to attain
and maintain the desired warmth compared to
furnaces and other, traditional methods of
heating, which keeps operational costs to a minimum.
High efficiency boilers or
electric radiant floor systems makes radiant
heat one of your most efficient ways to heat your
home. Combined with a well-insulated home these
systems can quickly warm your home and then shut
down or wait idle for long periods of time before being
called upon by the thermostat to operate.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
It might take a little effort, but being
more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to
involve major renovations. Many people waste a lot of
energy by not sealing cracks, doors and windows.
Checking to make sure a home’s insulation
is in good shape and replacing it if it’s not is
another good surefire way to stop, prevent, and
reverse energy waste.
When replacing a
home heating system, there are a lot of questions that
people have in regards to new home heating
systems. Here is a questions that was recently
asked.
Q: My 1,200
square foot home used to be heated by a furnace from 1949
that ran at 25,000 BTU. Recently I changed the system to a
newer, 7,000 BTU system. I thought this newer heater
would be more efficient, but I find that it takes much
longer to heat the house than the older system did. Is
there something wrong with my furnace or do I need one that
has a higher BTU?
A: It’s a good idea to replace old heating
systems with newer, more efficient models. These new
models can work just as well or better than old
systems, but they do work differently. Where old
furnaces could be turned on and heat the house within a
matter of minutes, new heating systems can take
longer. If you want your home to be warm at a certain
time, set the heat to go on about 45 minutes prior to that.
Another important factor is whether your home is
“weather-tight.” Make sure all doors and
windows are properly sealed. If not, you may be losing
heat at the same rate your heating system is producing it.
Check with a heating contractor who can tell you
whether the new unit is sized correctly for your
home’s square footage.
When the first day of winter arrived over the
weekend, it brought along cold weather and the
potential for incredibly high heating bills.
Installing radiant
heaters in a home under construction or in an
existing home is proven to cut heating costs. It
works by putting water lines in the
home’s concrete floors or under existing floors
and running hot water through them.
Radiant
heaters help to keep the whole house at a more
constant temperature. In this way, our regular
heaters don’t have to do as much to keep
things warm and toasty during the winter. It might take
a little effort, but being more environmentally
friendly doesn’t have to involve major
renovations. Many people waste a lot of energy by not
sealing cracks, doors and windows. Checking to make sure
a home’s insulation is in good shape and
replacing it if it’s not is another good
way to stop energy waste.
Switching to radiant
heaters will not only help save energy, and lower
heating costs, but you’ll soon find that
it really adds to your family’s comfort as
well. That is because it put the heat at our feet, which
are generally cold, and offers cooler air near
head level, where we are generally a little
warmer.
Radiant Heaters Tip:
If you are looking for a great way to save
energy and maximize comfort in your home at the same
time, then radiant
heaters may be the perfect solution for you.
With a name like
Warmzone, we have an unspoken obligation to live up to
the task of matching our customers to the best available
system of warmth and comfort. We strive everyday
to ensure that our products and our knowledgeable,
dedicated staff will leave memories of service that is
second to none, and products that will provide years of
enjoyment.
A brief history
of Warmzone allows consumers to understand why Warmzone
was created. Warmzone realized the growth in the radiant
heat industry was causing problems for consumer and
contractors due to the abundance of technical
information and product choices. Making the right choice for
a radiant heat system is crucial and carries serious
implications to its cost and effectiveness.
Serving as an intermediary between manufacturers,
contractors and consumers, Warmzone’s role is to
match individual needs of a project to a heating
system that makes the most sense. We strive to
match our customer’s needs with the finest
radiant heating systems available. Warmzone.com offers
non-biased, individualized solutions that factor the
installation, durability, performance and operational
investment as the key criteria for our customers.
There are several
variables that Warmzone considers when looking at a
project. Some of these variables include: square
footage, the type of floor covering, the amount of
heat needed for a given area, whether that heat will
be the supplemental or primary source, how well
insulated that environment is, and if it is a major remodel
or completely new construction.
Based on this criterion, we can then discuss the benefits of
a radiant heating system and which technology would be
most appropriate for a consumer in terms of
effectiveness, efficiency, operational costs and
overall upkeep and maintenance.
Because radiant
heat is relatively new in the United States, there is a
continuing need to educate consumers about a wide variety of
radiant solutions. In the interest of avoiding
confusion and finding the best possible application,
Warmzone has done most of the homework for our
prospective customers. Our professional consultants
learn the details regarding your heating goals and
then propose a system that can be easily installed and
will fit your budget. Warmzone continues to
strive toward being viewed as the premier radiant
provider. “We want customers to feel
confident in this market and receive honest
information and pricing regarding the best available
products,” says Brandon Weaver, Vice President
of Sales.
With so many
options in the radiant industry, Warmzone.com is helping
contractors and consumers with the pros and cons of each
system. Representatives of Warmzone suggest the
best possible system for any project. We are not
tied to any one manufacturer and will provide the very
best in pricing and information available. Warmzone
has a very direct relationship with select
manufacturers thus eliminating the ‘one size
fits all’ sales pitch normally received by
homeowners. Using various forms of technology,
Warmzone’s focus is to provide customers with
the most pertinent information in record time. We know this
is the key to establishing trust and long term
partnerships.
As heating costs
skyrocket, radiant heating continues to come to the
forefront. We at Warmzone excel in providing options
that are affordable, convenient and specifically
tailored to the needs of individual consumers.
As we match products with needs, we continually strive
to provide our customers with “warm,
pleasurable” heating experiences. After
all, feeling warm IS a wonderful thing!
We would welcome
the opportunity to serve your needs. Visit us at www.warmzone.com, or call
us directly at
1-888-488-WARM.
About Warmzone Warmzone provides consumers with
energy-efficient, radiant heating solutions for homes
and businesses. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah,
Warmzone's electricians and radiant heat experts will help
you determine the best radiant heating solution,
ranging from electric heated floors to large
commercial snow and ice melt projects. Send us a plan or
drawings and we'll be happy to provide you with a FREE estimate and options for your roof
heating and ice melting project.