| FORT WAYNE CLIMATE FACTS AND STATISTICS |
| Information Provided by weatherspark.com and bestplaces.net. |
| Fort Wayne's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is 24.5°F. |
| Average annual snowfall is about 34 inches. |
| Heaviest snowfall: 61.1 inches in winter of 1981-1982. |
| Average daily high temperature December thru March is 38 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| The annual high temperature is 60.1°F. |
| The annual low temperature is 40.6°F. |
| January is the snowiest month of the year, averaging 10 inches. |
For over a decade Warmzone® has been providing industry-leading snow melting systems for heating driveways, sidewalks, steps, ramps, and more. The versatile ClearZone electric snow melting systems are easy to customize, and can be installed to heat concrete, asphalt, and pavers in a number of applications.
Many home and business owners in the Fort Wayne area are turning to radiant heat to enhance safety and convenience by keeping driveways, sidewalks and parking areas clear of snow and ice. Business owners are particularly fond of radiant snow melting systems because of their reliable, automated performance. Keeping sidewalks and entryways clear of snow is a crucial safety benefit that greatly reduces slip-and-fall accidents. And as many business owners will attest, any opportunity to enhance customer safety and minimize personal injury cases should be strongly considered.
Most heated driveways and snow melting systems rely on electric heating cable, a snow sensor (activation device), and a control panel or controller. The heat cable is embedded in the concrete or asphalt (or under pavers) and connected to the control panel. For residential applications, the control panel is generally mounted on a wall in the garage. (Warmzone also provides hydronic snow melting system solutions. Hydronic systems utilize heated water and a closed loop of PEX tubing. A boiler heats the water, and then a series of pumps circulate the water through the network of tubing embedded in the driveway.)
The snow sensor can either be an aerial-mount sensor or an in-pavement-mount sensor. The aerial-mount sensor is typically installed just above the roofline where it has clear access to the elements. The pavement-mount sensor is usually placed in the driveway or area that is being heated. These activation devices detect precipitation and temperature, so if precipitation is detected and the temperature is below the adjustable set point (usually set at 39°F), the sensor signals the control panel. The panel then sends power to the embedded cable to heat the driveway, sidewalk, or parking area. The heated cable quickly warms the surface, preventing any snow from accumulating. A convenient safety feature of automated systems allows the heated driveway to remain on for a short time after the storm so that the driveway surface is dried, thereby preventing thin sheets of "black ice" from forming.
Automated snow melting systems keep areas clear of snow and ice 24/7. This provides business owners with peace of mind, knowing that the system is keeping the walks safe for customers and employees alike.
Warmzone's ClearZone® heat cable is available in individual lengths or pre-spaced in easy-to-roll-out mats. The cable is pre-spaced according to the specifications of the project and simplifies the installation process. ClearZone radiant heat cable has proven itself to be one of today’s leading radiant heat cables.
Electric snow melting systems are easy to customize. The systems can be tailored to to meet the unique layout and snow melting needs of the customer, but also to accommodate their budget. The variety of custom configurations is virtually unlimited. Small, odd shaped areas can be heated, or two 24-inch wide heated tire tracks can be installed, or specific areas can be heated. The options are virtually limitless. Call and talk to a radiant heat expert today at 888.488.9276 to learn more about your options.
Warmzone also provides complete system design and layout services, free installation training and installation support. And since we’ve worked with installers in the Indiana area before, we may be able to recommend experienced installers who have been favorably reviewed. We’re proud to not only offer the industry’s premier products, but the industry’s finest customer services as well.
Make it easy on yourself and take advantage of the benefits of radiant heat to keep your driveway clear this winter. That way, on weekends when it snows, instead of spending your Saturday morning shoveling snow, you can grab the kids and dash up to the toboggan run at Pokagon State Park instead.
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