METHOD OF RETROFITTING A GROUND SURFACE TO RESIST SNOW AND ICE

摘要

A method is disclosed for retrofitting a ground surface with electrically resistant conduit to melt snow that accumulates on a ground surface, such as a driveway. A power source carries electrical current to an electrical coil, in some embodiments. A thermostat regulates the electrical current.

主权项

1. A method for conducting thermal energy across a retrofitted ground surface, the method comprising:
determining a cement ground surface region that requires thermal energy to melt ice or snow; cutting a boustrophedon channel into the cement ground surface region using a cement saw; embedding a resistive electrical coil into the directional channel such that the cement ground surface is retrofit with the electrical coil; providing electrical current from a control box to the electrical coil embedded in the lower panel; generating thermal energy in the electrical coil from resistive electricity traveling the electrical coil; and emanating heat across the cement ground surface.