Outdoor radiant heating is a type of system works on the principle of radiant heat transfer. This means that heat is delivered directly from the warm surface of the pavement, melting any snow or ice on the pavement. In order to receive the best possible installation, we at East Coast Landscape and Design, employ only the most talented and efficient landscape professionals in the business today. Our team of licensed workmen will visit your residential or commercial property, assess the situation, listen to your needs and concerns. As a result you’ll get the best heated driveway and walkway installation in Bladensburg, MD.
Experience the Joy and Satisfaction of Permanent Snow Removal
There’s no question about it. The very act of getting up several times a day to shovel and salt your pavement can be a pain. Not only that, there are legal ramifications if someone slips and falls, which can be devastating for any business owner. Therefore, whether you own a cafe with outdoor seating, employ the use of a ramp to make deliveries more accessible, or simply want to melt the snow from your driveway, know that installing a heated driveway or walkway for your Bladensburg property means leaving all the hassle and expense of manual snow removal, behind.
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the very act of shoveling snow can trigger coronary plaque rupture, sudden cardiac death, myocardial infarctions and unstable angina. These are not considerations to take lightly, especially if you live a sedentary lifestyle, or have elderly family members to be concerned about. This study states that during a blizzard which affected New Jersey in 1996, they examined the cases of 19 people who were hospitalized due to the exertion of shoveling snow, and found that in all cases, a cardial malfunction was to blame. Knowing this, once you speak with one of our professionals, you’ll be able to decide if the addition of outdoor radiant heating to permanently remove snow is for you.
How Does it Work?
Also referred to as snow melt technology, outdoor radiant heating is a simple concept. Once you notice the first snowfall, proceed to your controls which are located in the comfort of your own home. Flip the switch, and your pavement will begin to warm. This means that all snowflakes that hit that pavement will be melted on contact. This also prevents the accumulation of ice. Next, just relax, read a good book, go to bed and wake up the next day to a perfectly clean and clear driveway or walkway. It accomplishes this by installing a heating system using either an electric current, or a mixture of water and anti-freeze to warm the pavement.
As for the benefits? They are many. Not only does it reduce the risk of nasty slips and falls, but it also is much better for your pavement, your health and the environment. Let’s face it, the sodium chloride contained in rock salt simply ruins your concrete over time. it chomps away at it, weakening the surface integrity, leading to unsightly cracks and pitting. Add to that the damage salts and other deicer chemicals do to our environment, as the runoff enters our fresh water supply, makes our pets and wildlife sick, and even damages the finish on our expensive vehicles. By installing snow melt technology, you not only get peace of mind, but there’s no more hiring someone to shovel, purchasing huge bags of salt, or renting snow removal equipment, all of which now becomes a distant nightmare once lived.
Wait, There’s More!
While we’ve mentioned the obvious, did you know that you can also have this type of outdoor heating installed around your grill? Yes, it’s true. In today’s world, people have not only grills outside, but many have complex outdoor kitchens, complete with gas grills, fire pits and year-round brick wall seating. Some even compliment it all with the addition of a hot tub. Once you have this heating installed under your concrete patio, you’re now free to grill your Holiday dinners outside. Also, speak with one of our professionals to see if you can have this outdoor radiant heating installed on your balcony as well.
Conclusion
As you can now see, by having us come out and install a heated driveway or walkway on your Bladensburg, MD property, you’ll only reap benefits and eliminate all the headaches. Once installed, our heating systems will require no maintenance, so you’ll be able to rest secure in the knowledge that the snow you see tonight, will be gone by morning. These heated melting systems let the pavement work for you, while extending the life span of your pavement, thereby increasing the value of your property. We custom tailor each and every outdoor radiant heating system to your particular home or business needs, giving you a dependable, reliable and long lasting solution to your snow removal problem. Please give us a call, today at 301-421-4141 to receive an estimate, and speak with one of our staff members, who will be more than happy to guide you through the process, and schedule a visit.
