While the abundance of snow we get in my local area is certainly beautiful, it also causes a great deal of work and expense.
Because of it, we need to invest in four-wheel-drive vehicles, snow shovels, ice scrapers, heavy boots and winter coats.
Shoveling and plowing are everyday jobs. We accumulate anywhere from several inches to several feet of snow in a single day. Snow removal is time-consuming and labor-intensive. It can be difficult to find places to pile all of that snow. When the temperature drops down below zero, it’s unpleasant and downright dangerous to spend any significant time outdoors. I am very fortunate to have a boiler heating system installed in my home. The boiler heats up water and sends it through a series of pipes concealed beneath the floors. The heat radiates across the surface of the floor and rises gradually and evenly. No matter how bitter cold it gets outside, every room in my home is perfectly warm and comfortable. There are no drafts or cold spots. The system makes no noise, requires little maintenance and doesn’t cause concerns with insufficient humidity. It is the ideal heating system. Maybe the best benefit of the boiler is that it also links to a snowmelt system. Much like the radiant flooring inside, we have a network of pipes hidden under the pavement of the garage floor, driveway and walkways. The system automatically activates in response to moisture and temperature drop. Hot water travels through the pipes and distributes heat across the pavement to effectively melt away snow and ice. We never need to shovel or plow or worry about slipping and falling on the ice. We don’t get wet feet or deal with huge piles of snow.
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