For a homeowner in Verona, New Jersey, winter meant the constant chore of shoveling and de-icing their paver driveway. WarmlyYours delivered the perfect solution: a 212 sq. ft. electric snow melting system installed discreetly beneath the pavers. This system provides automated, reliable snow removal, enhancing the home's safety and convenience while protecting the long-term investment in the beautiful paver surface.
Project Details
- Location: Verona, NJ
- Heated Space Type: Driveway
- Flooring: Paver
- Square Footage: 212 sq. ft.
- Watts: 9750 W
- Volts: 240V
- Amps: 40 A
- Operating Cost: $2.4 per hour (while active)
- Products Used:
- Snow Melt PowerMats
- Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control
- Aerial-Mounted Snow Sensor
- Medium Relay Panel
The Story
Winter in the Northeast brings significant snowfall, and for this Verona homeowner, that meant facing the back-breaking work of keeping their driveway clear. They were tired of the constant shoveling and concerned about the damage that harsh de-icing salts and chemicals could do to their elegant paver driveway. The goal was to find a reliable, "set-it-and-forget-it" solution that would ensure a safe, accessible driveway all winter long, without compromising the aesthetic of their home's exterior.
The WarmlyYours design team specified a powerful and durable snow melting system perfect for the application. The system was built around our Snow Melt PowerMats, which are designed for easy roll-out installation and are ideal for embedding under pavers. During the driveway installation, the heating mats were laid out over a total of 212 square feet on the prepared sub-surface. Once the mats were in place, the pavers were installed directly on top, completely concealing the system while ensuring highly effective heat distribution.
The result is a fully automated and intelligent snow melting solution. The system is controlled by an advanced snow and ice melt control unit connected to an aerial-mounted sensor. This sensor detects both freezing temperatures and moisture, ensuring the system only activates when snow or ice is present. Now, the homeowner enjoys peace of mind, knowing their driveway will remain clear and safe automatically, preserving the beauty of their pavers and eliminating the strenuous labor of winter maintenance.
Featured Products
- Snow Melt PowerMat (240V): These rugged mats are designed for fast and simple installation under concrete, asphalt, or pavers. They provide 50 watts per square foot of heating power to efficiently melt snow and ice, ensuring a clear and safe surface. In this project, a combination of 3'x20' and 3'x15' mats were used to perfectly cover the required area.
- Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control (SCA-DUAL): This is the brain of the operation. This UL Listed control is an automatic, all-in-one melting control for a single zone. It works seamlessly with sensors to efficiently manage power and ensure the system operates only when needed.
- Aerial-Mounted Snow Sensor (AIR-SS): This high-tech sensor provides the intelligence for the system's efficiency. By detecting both outdoor temperature and the presence of moisture from snow or ice, it signals the control to activate the heating system, preventing wasted energy and ensuring timely performance.
