Project Details
- Location: Toronto, ON
- Heated Space Type: Driveway, Walkway, Porch, & Stairs (Outdoor Snow Melting)
- Square Footage: 684 sq.ft.
- Watts: 32,045 W
- Volts: 240 V
- Amps: 134 A
- Surface: Concrete
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $5.12/hr
Project Information
Wiker Landscaping oversaw the preparation of the expansive area, ensuring the sub-base was perfectly graded before the heating cables were laid. The cable mats were securely fastened to the reinforcement mesh, maintaining precise spacing to guarantee uniform heat distribution across the entire surface. This careful pre-pour work was critical, especially across the varying gradients of the driveway and the complex geometry of the multiple staircases. The seamless integration ensures the system is completely invisible, preserving the clean, high-end look of the new concrete installation.
The installation utilized the robust Snow Melting Cable system, which was meticulously laid out and secured before the new concrete was poured for all four areas: the driveway, walkway, porch, and stairs. The design required significant power, necessitating a sophisticated control system, including the ZoneBraker Touchscreen Multi-Zone Controller and a combination of Small and Medium Relay Panels to safely manage the 134 A current draw. The outcome is an ultra-reliable, maintenance-free system that senses precipitation and temperature, turning on automatically to keep all surfaces completely clear, ensuring safety and convenience throughout the harsh Canadian winter.
Featured Products
- Snow Melt Cables: Heavy-duty, twin-conductor heating cables used for embedding in concrete, asphalt, or mortar to prevent snow and ice accumulation on driveways, walkways, and stairs.
- ZoneBraker Touchscreen Multi-Zone Controller: The premium control unit for large, multi-area snow melting systems. Allows for precise temperature and moisture sensing, as well as managing multiple heating zones simultaneously.
- Relay Panels (Small & Medium): Essential electrical components that safely handle the high current (Amperage) drawn by large snow melting systems, channeling power from the main panel to the heating cables under the command of the controller.
- Sensor Snow Melt Aerial-Mounted: An outdoor sensor that detects both temperature and moisture (snow/ice) to automatically activate the system, ensuring energy-efficient and timely operation.
- Snow Melt Plaque (NEC Requirement): A mandatory plaque required by electrical codes to alert personnel that an electric radiant heating system is installed beneath the surface.
