After record snowfalls crippled much of the Eastern U.S. in 2009, residents in the North East are understandably anxious about the upcoming winters. Weather experts are already predicting above-normal winter snowfall to hit most of the major cities this year, and homeowners are bracing for the worst.

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Snow Removal the Easy Way

As we age it gets more difficult to accomplish the same tasks we never once gave much thought. When we were younger it was nothing to go out and shovel a little snow. Heck, maybe it was even a little fun at times. Of course, for the most part, we didn’t want to do it, but the point is, we could handle it without too much concern. Turn the clock ahead a few years – or in my case, a lot of years – and those same tasks get a bit more difficult. Well, for those of us who have avoided installing a radiant snow melting system, there’s a happy alternative. Enter WarmTrax, a portable snow melting solution that will make your life much easier.

WarmTrax heated mats couldn’t be much easier to use. Simply roll it out along the path you wish to keep snow free, plug it in and you are done. No need to be using harsh chemicals that take a toll on the surface and surrounding areas to melt the ice. Better yet, you won’t need to break out the snow shovel. If you have a sloped walkway WarmTrax portable heating mats are the way to go. You can eliminate the grueling physical demands of shovel snow as well as enhance the safety around your property.  WarmTrax mats and heated stair treads are available in a variety of sizes and they plug in to any standard outlet so you can use them wherever you need.

Prepare for Next Year's Cold Season

We are approaching the end of the snow season but it isn’t quite here yet. But now is the time to prepare for next year’s icy onslaught. Take the stress and back pain out of your winters by installing a radiant snow melting system. These snowmelt systems come in many forms and are just what the doctor ordered to cure the icy-white blues. Electric radiant heat is a clean efficient way of conquering Mother Nature’s fiercest icy storms.

Electric radiant heat isn’t just for heating floors. Snow melting systems can provide for safety as well as convenience. Driveway heating systems can take the drama out of your chilly, snowy mornings by keeping your driveway and sidewalks free of snow and ice all winter. Roof heating and gutter-melt systems can alleviate dangerous ice buildup and thwart potential damage to your roof and prevent injury to passersby from falling ice. In many places of the country, installing these systems is a no-brainer. Maintenance free, fully automated and customizable, electric snow melting systems are the way of the future.

The Battle You’re Sure to Never Lose

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes warmer weather. While we’d all like to see the sun again, we don’t want those pesky ice dams to form on our roofs that can quickly turn a delightful spring into an expensive season of our discontent. Fortunately for all of us, radiant roof heat is here to keep our upcoming months pleasant and ice-dam-disaster free.

Ice dams are a common problem that often lead to catastrophic solutions. The good news, however, is that radiant roof heating systems are an easy and affordable option to prevent ice dams before they even start.

Ice dams occur when warmer weather or interior heat warms the heavy snowfall on your roof, leaving a pool of water under the feet of snow that quickly accumulates and starts leaking into your home.  Besides causing catastrophic water damage, these ice dams can also destroy your gutters, promote toxic mold growth, and potentially cause structural damage that’s sure to leave you with a headache. With so much on the line, it only makes sense to install a radiant roof heating system.

Radiant roof heat is the best way to stay ahead in the battle against ice dams. Warmzone offers a variety of roof heating solutions that are sure to keep your home safe from structural damage and your family safe from dangerous icicles. You can experience the benefits of a radiant roof heating system no matter what type of home you have—new or old. Additionally, our team will work with you to create a roof heating solution that’s catered specifically to you.

Don’t wait for the dam to break—install a radiant roof heating system now before it’s too late!

Automated Snow Melting Systems Ease the Burden of Icy Winters

The snow has already started flying in parts of the country. It is not going to be long before we are waking up to ice hanging off the gutters and snow-packed, icy driveways. Radiant heat snow melting systems are here to help us fight the winter elements. With the tools of modern technology we have a fighting chance of winning this annual frosty battle.

Heated driveways and automatic snow melting systems make it so easy for us to combat the elements. These radiant snowmelt systems are fully automated and maintenance free. Sensors installed within the system will trigger the snowmelt controller whenever snow conditions are present, and the control unit then applies current to the heat cable, thus taking care of the snow concern. You no longer have to grab a shovel at the first sign of snow. Heck, you don’t even have to do anything. In fact, you don’t even have to be awake. It all happens while you are attending to other matters. Preferably things you want to do.

Take advantage of radiant heating technology that are at our disposal today and have a snowmelt system installed at your place. Put an end to the chore of manual snow removal.

The Battle That the Pointy Menaces Will Never Win.

Icicles are a mainstay of the winter season. You can’t go anywhere in the cold winter months without seeing those frosty spectacles dangling precariously from gutters and roofs everywhere. They may seem harmless—maybe even iconic to the season—but icicles also pose a serious safety hazard for home and business owners everywhere. Luckily for you, radiant roof heat is here to eradicate these icy menaces.

In 2007, an Eerie man was knocking icicles off his roof when one went rogue, pierced his rubber boot, and lodged itself in his foot. Crazy? Yes. Rare? Definitely. But it can happen.

If they’re not falling from great heights and piercing your feet, then icicles are wreaking havoc on your roof. Icicles lead to ice dams, which melt and then refreeze, getting bigger and bigger every time. When these dams melt, they can back into your attic, causing disastrous water damage. Ice dams can also get heavy, causing all kinds of strain on your gutters, drains, and downspouts.

Yes, icicles are a major bummer, but Warmzone’s roof heating options will help you and your home stay safe and icicle-free for years to come. Radiant roof heating is the latest and greatest way to prevent icicles and ice dams safely and efficiently. Fully-automated, radiant roof heating systems melt the snow on your roof quickly and efficiently with absolutely no effort from you. And the best part, staying ice dam-free can cost you less than $0.35 an hour for a 300-square-foot area.

So don’t chance a hole in your foot, a destroyed gutter, or thousands of dollars in water damage. Install your radiant roof heating system and banish those pesky icicles from your rooftop once and for all!

Warmzone's Portable Snow Removal Systems Bring Snow Removal to you, no Matter Where you are.

You’ve heard of radiant heated driveways and they’re stellar snow melting power. You’ve seen the magnificently snow-free driveways they produce and the overjoyed customers they please, but did you know that all of this also comes in a portable version? It’s true—radiant heat that goes with you is finally possible.

Warmzone’s WarmTrax Portable Snow Removal Systems are the miniature, pocket version of a radiant heated driveway. Designed to be as durable as a tire, these rubber mats will melt snow wherever you want whenever you want. All you have to do is roll the mat out on an existing surface, plug it in, and let it melt the snow—no shovels, ice melter, or harsh chemicals required.

The WarmTrax portable snow removal system allows you to reap the benefits of a radiant heated driveway without having to install anything. You can place your WarmTrax mats over stairways, handicap ramps, entryways, or even rooftops and then move it and take it to the next snow-riddled area. Radiant heat has never been so flexible.

WarmTrax snowmelt systems have a continuous chevron pattern and heat continually, obliterating snow and ice before it has a chance to accumulate and leave you on your buttocks. What’s more, the WarmTrax snowmelt system eliminates the need for ice melter, which not only leaves a mess on your shoes, but also wreaks havoc on your concrete.

Getting to Know two Radiant Roof Heating Options that will Change the way you Think About Radiant Heat.

Roofs and gutters everywhere rejoice: radiant heat is no longer just for driveways. That’s right, radiant roof heating systems are here, and they’re the latest and greatest way to protect your home from ice and snow damage this winter.

Every winter, Americans everywhere deal with snow and ice buildup on their roofs that leaks into their attics and causes slippery sidewalks down below. It’s dangerous, it’s inconvenient, and it’s definitely expensive, but luckily for you, radiant roof heating is here to revolutionize the way you think about radiant heat.

Warmzone offers two options for your roof heating needs: the Zmesh roof deicing systems and the Technitrace radiant roof and gutter heating cables.

The Zmesh roof deicing system consists of bronze mesh that is placed under your shingles and sandwiched between layers of ice and water shield. Any electrician or roofing contractor can install it for you, and it’s guaranteed to deliver perfect, even heat through every snowstorm.

If you want to just heat your gutters or pipes, you can go with the Technitrace radiant roof and gutter heating cables. These durable heat cables can be installed in roof gutters or drain pipes to keep your home 100 percent free of snow and ice damage. Technitrace heating cables use innovative technology that increases heat output as the temperature falls, allowing for optimum efficiency and low operating costs.

Radiant roof heating is the perfect solution for your ice and snow buildup woes this winter. Don’t battle with ice dams and dangerous icicles anymore—install one of these roof heating options now to ensure your peace of mind this winter.

Winter time is near. Are you going to spend winter shoveling your walks, or enjoying the benefits of automatic snow removal?

For many people the first snow is right around the corner, and the thought of constant maintenance and snow removal is scarier than the ghosts on Halloween. That’s why when I decided to build an asphalt driveway leading to my barn and workshop, my thoughts turned to electric radiant snow removal.

There are a lot of radiant snow melting options out there, and it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. Before you make a decision, it is always good to do some research first. I chose Danfoss GX electric radiant heating mats and this is why:

I looked up several different snow melting systems and I discovered something very surprising. Many of the systems on the market claiming to be cutting edge radiant heating technology were not initially made as a heating cable. These systems are often low voltage, and have very little insulation, which makes them easy to damage. But the biggest reason I said no to this cable is the high cost. Expensive and higher chance of failure = don’t waste your money.

Choosing to pave the new driveway with asphalt made selecting a radiant system even more difficult. The high temperatures from the asphalt can melt the cables of most systems. The Danfoss GX cables are durable with thick insulation, giving them the ability to withstand even hot asphalt.

Danfoss GX cables meet the ASHRAE standards for snow melting systems. Low voltage systems do not reach these standards.

The Danfoss offers a great warranty of 10 years and covers up to 2 times the cost of the original installation. Danfoss is one of the veteran radiant heating manufacturers in Europe (where radiant heat originated), and as a result, they really know what they are doing.

The choice to choose Danfoss GX cables was obvious for me because it best suited my project. But really, who can say no to high quality at a lower cost?

Most homeowners think that once they’ve raked the leaves off their lawn and planted flower bulbs for next spring, there’s not much else to do for your lawn, landscaping, or flowerbeds. But just because it’s wintertime doesn’t mean you can’t protect your garden or lawn. In the colder months, heating systems are the best option to melt the ice and to protect your landscaping. Heating systems like heated driveways actually do more than just melt snow and ice from driveways and sidewalks. They also help preserve your landscaping while avoiding the use of harmful salt and chemicals.

Salt spread over asphalt and sidewalks to melt the ice can do a good bit of damage to lawns and landscape plants. When salt products are spread over streets and walkways, the salt inevitably splashes onto nearby foliage. The sodium chloride burns the plants and gets absorbed by the plants’ root systems. This just means you’ll have damage to repair in the springtime — so easily avoided with the use of heating systems.

Alternate ice-melt products won’t work as effectively as outdoor heating systems, either. You see, these systems don’t use any harmful chemicals, and they melt the ice so effectively that you don’t have to do any of the work. These heating systems are state of the art but easy to install for any contractor or do-it-yourself expert.

Heating Systems Tip: Snow melting heating systems can be installed in almost any driveway and can be retrofit into existing concrete and asphalt.