Snow is beautiful; the first time it snows. When days of snow turn into months of snow it is no longer beautiful as it becomes a chore. The endless hours of shoveling late at night so that you might be able to get out of the driveway in the morning are a New England winter tradition. If you’re tired of having a love/hate relationship with snow then you should consider radiant heating because it eliminates the need to shovel.
Many people are familiar with radiant heating for their bathroom floor. You step out of the shower in the morning onto warm tile and the whole day begins well. Use radiant heating outside your home as well as inside.
Areas that benefit from radiant heating are:
- Driveways
- Walkways
- Roofs
- Gutters
What shovel? Imagine watching the snow fall with a cup of cocoa in your hand. It’s lovely, peaceful, serene and not sticking to your driveway. Having electric radiant heat installed in the driveway will turn a sore back and hours of shoveling into a safe, clean, and dry winter driveway. Especially if you have any back or breathing issues you should not be shoveling snow.
No Broken Ankles: If you are walking into the house after a long trip at the grocery store and you have yet to salt the walkway after it has snowed or rained in the winter you may not see the patch of ice to your left. If you slip and fall you may not only break the eggs, you will break your ankle. Having radiant heat installed in the walk will prevent ice from forming and keep you and your family safe.
No Crushing Blows: When too much snow accumulates on your roof there can be too much pressure and your roof can cave in. Energy efficient radiant heating in the roof will help to keep your home safe.
No Danger Here: Icicles look lovely from a distance. However, falling icicles can cause serious damage to whatever happens to be under them: your car, your pet or your child. Adding heating to the gutters will stop the overflow of ice buildup and decrease the chance for icicle danger.
You should learn more about the energy-efficient and maintenance free option of adding radiant heating to your home. This option may be more affordable than you think. Ask the professionals if you are a good candidate to throw away your shovel.