Full Coverage Snow Melting System Installation in an Asphalt Driveway
Professional Snow Melting System Installation for Asphalt Driveways
Watch as Kaplan Paving installs a WarmlyYours electric snow melting system in an asphalt driveway. Heated driveways provide maximum convenience for homeowners (and business owners) by eliminating snow without the back-breaking labor of shoveling or the cost and danger of ice-melting chemicals. The heating system in this driveway project was installed to provide full coverage heating. This project also had a pretty significant slope, which necessitated the use of a storm drain to catch all of the melted snow.
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No. You can choose full coverage, heated tire tracks (two strips aligned to your wheelbase), or a hybrid that combines tracks along the run with full coverage at the parking area or a steep incline. Tire tracks significantly reduce power draw and amperage, which is often the deciding factor on long driveways.
Yes. WarmlyYours electric snow melting cable is engineered to withstand asphalt pour temperatures exceeding 300°F, so it can be embedded directly in the pavement. The cable is laid on a base (binder) coat, then covered with a 1.5–2 inch asphalt top coat — a required two-layer pour.
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