Heated Driveway For Snow And Ice

An increasingly popular form of snow removal is the installation of a heated driveway system. Certainly, the convenience of such a system is clear--install once and you will save time and effort all winter long. However, it’s important to consider whether or not this system is really worth the cost. For most homeowners who’d have to demolish an existing driveway to install the heating system, the cost will be around $14 - $24 per square foot (approximately $201.50 - $345.43 CAD per square meter). So a 20x50 ft. (6x15 m) driveway can end up costing over $15,000 (approximately $20,064 CAD) for a mechanism that is only helpful in the winter There are two popular options for interior heated driveway systems-- a hot water pump system or an electric current generated on wires--and both can cost a great deal in energy expenses to operate. Lastly, while you can install a sensor system to ensure that the system turns on only when it snows, that is an added expense to both installation and operation. One way to combat the costs of a heated driveway while still retaining the benefits it presents is to utilize heated floor mats. While most residential mats are useful for protecting your walkways and the safety of your steps, industrial sized mats can absolutely be repurposed as heated driveway mats. They melt snow immediately, can be driven on with ease and safety, and cost a fraction of the price of a full heated driveway installation. The mats can be turned on and off with an energy-efficient switch in tune with the snowfall, and rolled up for efficient storage in the spring and summer.