Navigating icy concrete stairs and snow-covered paths shouldn't be a daily winter hazard for homeowners. For this Malaga, WA property, heavy winter accumulation threatened seasonal safety and demanded exhausting, repetitive manual clearing. By embedding a WarmlyYours snow melting system directly into the new concrete layout, the homeowner secured an automated, maintenance-free ice removal solution that permanently protects their peace of mind and home accessibility.
Project Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Location | Malaga, Washington |
Heated Space Type | Outdoor Walkway & Stairs |
| Flooring / Surface Type | New Concrete |
| System Type | Snow Melting System |
| Total Square Footage | 428 sq. ft. |
| Technical Specs | 240V / 5,009W / 21A |
Wattage per Sq. Ft. | 50 W/sq. ft. |
| Products Used | Snow Melt Cable, Advanced Snow & Ice Melt Control, Aerial Sensor |
| Operating Cost | $0.68 per hour |
Professional Installer | Customer Installed (Nancy Miller) |
Engineering Permanent Winter Safety on Concrete Steps
The Problem
The danger of icy outdoor stairs isn't just an inconvenience—it’s a major daily winter safety risk. For this Malaga home, an exposed outdoor walkway and concrete staircase regularly accumulated dangerous sheets of ice and heavy snow packs. Standard chemical deicers corrode concrete surfaces over time, and manual shoveling was an endless, exhausting chore that simply couldn't guarantee slip-free surfaces during a freeze.
The Solution
To eliminate the hazard permanently, a WarmlyYours electric radiant snow melting system was mapped across 428 square feet of the outdoor entrance. The heavy-duty heating cables were secured directly to the rebar layout before the new concrete pour, ensuring excellent structural integrity and optimal thermal conduction. Coupled with an aerial-mounted moisture sensor and an advanced dual control unit, the system was configured to run completely on autopilot.
The Outcome
The result is a completely hands-off winter management system. The homeowner no longer wakes up to treacherous steps or early-morning shoveling chores. Instead, the heated concrete melts incoming snow on contact, keeping the walkway completely bare and dry throughout the storm, significantly boosting the property's winter-readiness and long-term value.
Featured Products
- Snow Melt Cable (WHCA-240-0428): Engineered specifically for permanent burial in concrete or asphalt, this rugged heating cable delivers the heavy-duty thermal energy required to clear high-accumulation outdoor zones safely.
- Advanced Snow and Ice Melt Control (SCA-DUAL): The intelligent brain of the layout, this smart control completely automates system activation based on ambient conditions, preventing energy waste by powering down when the storm passes.
- Snow Melt Aerial-Mounted Sensor (AIR-SS-2): This high-precision sensor monitors real-time air temperature and moisture levels to trigger the floor heating grid right as the snowfall begins, stopping ice accumulation before it can bond to the concrete.
