By melting snow and ice with a warm surface, we are simply creating water as runoff, no salt or chemicals, and will not impact nearby water sheds.

Snow meltsystemfor roof

1101.12.2.2.2 Combined System. The secondary roof drains shall connect to the vertical piping of the primary storm drainage conductor downstream of the last horizontal offset located below the roof. The primary storm drainage system shall connect to the building storm water that connects to an underground public storm sewer. The combined secondary and primary roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1103.0 based on double the rainfall rate for the local area.

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Electric snow meltsystem

The MrPEX® Barrier PEX-a tubing has proven durability at the highest level and comes with a 30 year warranty. In addition, by using snowmelt in areas with pavers or decorative concrete, wear and tear is reduced significantly, increasing the life of the surface and structure.

The other method of secondary roof drainage piping is to connect the secondary roof drains to the piping serving the primary roof drains (see Figures 1101.12.2.2.2a, 1101.12.2.2.2b and 1101.12.2.2.2c). The connection of the secondary drain must be in a vertical section of piping downstream of any horizontal piping below the roof. If this method is used the size of the conduits, leaders and downspouts downstream of the connection must be increased by using twice the rainfall rate required for the primary piping. For example, if the rainfall rate for the area is 3 inches per hour the size of the combined piping system must be calculated using 6 inches of rainfall per hour.

Creating a safe no-slip surface for elderly or handicapped people, easier access, reducing liability of someone getting hurt from falling and injuring themselves.

There are many reasons for wanting or needing to install a snowmelt system. In most cases there are several features or benefits taken into consideration when making that decision.

What is it? Hydronic snowmelting is a system where PEXa pipes are buried in concrete, asphalt or under pavers, circulating a warm water/glycol mix through it, warming the surface thus melting the snow/ice on the surface.

Snow melting systems for concrete slabs

The system can be designed utilizing an automatic control strategy that will sense snow fall and surface temperatures and automatically turn the system on and off as needed. This allows for a more managed control approach with big energy savings as compared to a manually run system.

Commercial snow melt systems

Have you ever been to a hospital when it has been snowing and noticed that there typically isn’t any snow or ice in front of the doors? Most hospitals have snowmelt in the entrances to reduce the chance of patients and visitors slipping and/or falling.

The secondary roof drain piping can be installed using the method in either Section 1101.12.2.2.1 or Section 1101.12.2.2.2. The secondary piping may be an entirely independent system consisting of roof drains, conduits and leaders, which independently discharge to the outside of the building. This secondary system is a mirror of the primary system, sized and piped identical to the primary system. If this method is used, the primary drainage piping must be piped to the curb, gutter or other approved area. The secondary system, basically an emergency overflow system, can be piped to an open area even if it is a walkway or other traveled outside area. The reason for this is that the secondary system should seldom be used, and if it is used, it would give a warning that something is wrong with the primary system. This secondary piped system gives the owner of the building the largest margin of safety for the building and its occupants.

Taking advantage of waste heat from a heat plants or industrial processes nearby eliminating the need for paying for plowing.

Hydronic snow meltsystem