As a courtesy to potential installers of radiant heating systems, Warmzone® offers general installation overviews for heated driveways, roof de-icing, and floor heating systems as well as information about our industry-leading customer services. Our support services include free installation training, professional system design, and technical installation support. These pages are for general overview purposes only and are not intended to supersede the instructions provided in the respective installation manuals and technical guides.
The following radiant heat system installation overviews are offered to provide consumers with general information regarding the installation of various radiant heat systems. You may also call and talk with a radiant heat expert at any time. Our consultants are happy to assist you and provide with information about the many options that are available - whether it's to heat your driveway, your floors, or your roof and gutters. Warmzone radiant heat system designers can customize your system so that it best meets your specific heating / snow melting requirements as well as your budget. When you work with Warmzone, you'll have access to the industry's best system design, training, and support services. For more detailed installation instructions, please refer to your existing product literature.
Applications with General Installation InformationINSTALLING SNOW MELTING SYSTEMS
Gain a basic understanding of the components of
a ClearZone™ heated
driveway snow melting system and some general pre-installation tips. ClearZone
cable is available on spools or pre-spaced in mats that can be easily rolled out for quick
installation. (It is important that the cable is spaced properly and doesn't touch.)
Radiant snow melting systems are extremely versatile. In addition to concrete, the heat cable can also be installed in custom asphalt applications, mortar beds, pavers, thinset and more. | |
Most of the information on this page covers the basics of heat cable layout
and installation for concrete heated driveways.
Important tips for embedding the heat cable and power lead are
provided as well as general cable layout techniques.Some information for retrofitting driveways with radiant heat as well as installing in asphalt and under pavers is also provided. Existing driveways can be heated using saw-cut technology or the heat cable may be laid out and a fresh layer of asphalt can then be applied on top. |
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Learn the basics behind installing radiant heated floors. The
'Installing Heated Floors Overview' covers the techniques for installing
ComfortTile®
floor heating mats and how to make 90 degree and 180 degree turns.
Additional installation tips include information on
RetroHeat® floor
heating systems and FilmHeat™
(which is an ideal solution for heating floating floors).
While more detailed instructions are provided in the respective
installation manuals, this page outlines the different installation
techniques and types of heating elements used by each system.
RetroHeat features a thin "film" heating panel that is stapled up between the
floor joists while FoilHeat systems feature thin heat cable sandwiched between specially
reinforced aluminum. The FilmHeat system uses a very similar heating element and is
one of the most highly recommended solutions for heating floating floors.
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This page includes information about installing
low-voltage
RoofHeat™ STEP® de-icing systems. The information includes features of the
advanced STEP roof heating system and general installation tips of the polymer
heating panels. Some wiring information of Warmzone's low-voltage roof heating system
is included, but it is important to have a qualified, licensed electrician perform all the
wiring. RoofHeat STEP can be installed under typical roofing materials (such as shingles)
as well as under metal roofs. The low-voltage system can also be complemented by installing
self-regulating heat trace cable in the roof gutters and downspouts. |
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This page includes information about installing heat trace cable along roof edges as well
as gutters. Learn the basics about installing self-regulating heat cable and how these cables
are also used in aluminum roof heating panels. Installing self-regulating heat cable is an
affordable, yet effective way to keep gutters and downspouts free of snow and ice buildup.
View a roof heating system overview diagram and other helpful installation diagrams and tips.
Links to roof heating product documentation and installation guides are also provided. This
page shows the basics of roof heating panel systems and how the heat cable is placed in the
channels of the aluminum panels.
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This page includes information about installing Warmzone's popular
low-voltage RoofHeat STEP de-icing systems. The information includes some general
information about the low-voltage roof heating system and general guidelines for
installing the semi-conductive polymer heating panels. Some wiring
information of Warmzone's low-voltage system is included, but remember
to have a qualified, licensed electrician perform all the wiring in order
to ensure that the warranty remains valid. The low-voltage RoofHeat STEP
heating elements can be installed under typical roofing materials (such as
different types of shingles), as well as under metal (standing seam) roofs. |
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Proper installation of a radiant heat system is crucial. And while
detailed instructions are provided in the system's installation manual,
sometimes questions still arise, or the installer encounters an unusual situation.
That's why Warmzone is one of the few - if not only - radiant heat
providers that has a designated support staff on hand to assist
installers during the installation process. If your installer has questions,
he/she can call Warmzone and speak to an electrician or radiant heat
expert to resolve any issues. Our system designers and support staff
will walk installers through the installation process and continue to
be available as the system is being installed. |
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Sometimes, learning what to do comes first from knowing what NOT to do. Check out our
page on how to avoid making costly installation mistakes.
We’re all human, and we all
make mistakes, but some deserve a little more "recognition" than others - and some are
so prodigious that they deserve special mention. In fact, some (like the picture shown)
deserve to be in installer's “no-no” Hall of Fame.Visit our “mistakes” web page and learn how to avoid some of the common mistakes when installing radiant heat. Perhaps the single most important thing you can do as an installer is take our free installation training class, and then apply that which you learn when installing the system. |
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Installing a radiant heat system is not particularly difficult; however, there are
several issues that installers should be aware of in order to ensure a successful
installation. The free installation training courses offered by Warmzone cover all
the items and techniques necessary for installing snow melting solutions, heated
floors, and roof deicing systems. This valuable training gives construction
professionals the confidence to add radiant heat installation to their list of
services and helps to ensure that customers are happy with their radiant heat
system. |
For more information, contact Warmzone today at Call: 888-488-9276.
888-488-9276
info@warmzone.com
