Electric radiant heat for rooftop terraces, elevated decks, and plaza surfaces ā designed for pedestal-supported pavers.
Rooftop terraces, elevated plazas, and open-air decks built on pedestal paver systems present a specific winter challenge: snow and ice accumulation blocks drainage, creates unsafe surfaces, and puts the space out of use for months. Heatizon’s patented pedestal paver snow melting system solves this by delivering radiant electric heat directly to each paver surface ā automatically, efficiently, and without altering your existing installation.
How the system works
The system centers on an engineered, insulated heating pan that sits beneath each paver on top of the pedestal. Inside each pan runs a Hott-Wire mineral-insulated, line-voltage heating cable ā the same UL-listed cable Heatizon has manufactured since 1979. The pan’s insulated underside concentrates heat upward into the paver, rather than losing it downward, making the transfer efficient even in sub-zero conditions.
When snow or freezing temperatures are detected, the automatic activator powers the system ā no manual switching required. Meltwater drains freely through paver gaps into the roof’s drainage system, preventing ice damming, ponding, and structural loading from accumulated snow weight.
Our system is for exclusive use with Heatizon’s Hott-Wire, a line-voltage and mineral-insulated heating cable. Learn more about Hott-Wire heating cable.
Complete system ā everything included
Heatizon’s pedestal paver system is sold only as a complete, patented package. Every installation includes:
- Insulated heating pans ā sized to your paver dimensions
- Hott-Wire heating cable ā line-voltage, mineral-insulated, UL listed
- GFEP-protected relay panel(s) ā code-compliant power distribution
- Automatic snow and ice detection activator ā hands-free operation
- Custom installation layout drawings ā project-specific, provided by Heatizon’s design team
Pedestals are not included, as these are sourced separately per project specification. Heatizon’s system is compatible with most major pedestal brands used in commercial and residential construction.
Technical specifications
Supply voltage: 208V, 240V, 277V, or 480V
Heating element: Hott-Wire mineral-insulated resistance cable
Activation: Automatic via snow/ice detection sensor; manual override available
Application: Pedestal-supported paver surfaces ā rooftop terraces, elevated decks, plazas, walkways
Retrofit compatible: Yes ā existing paver installations can be retrofitted without full demolition
Design assistance: Included with every system ā heating load calculation, layout drawings, project support
Why specify Heatizon
Heatizon has manufactured electric radiant heating systems in the United States since 1979. The pedestal paver snow melting system is a patented Heatizon design ā the insulated pan and Hott-Wire cable combination is not replicated by any other listed, certified system on the market.
Hott-Wire, the mineral-insulated cable at the core of every Heatizon system, is tested toĀ ETL and CSA standardsĀ ā nationally recognized testing laboratory certifications with legal standing equivalent to UL across the United States and Canada. It comes with aĀ 10-year warrantyĀ and has a proven service life measured in decades. Unlike polymer-insulated cables, the mineral insulation in Hott-Wire does not absorb moisture, protecting the cable’s integrity over the full life of the installation. Cold leads come pre-connected from the factory, eliminating field splicing during installation.
Every Heatizon system ships with custom project layout drawings prepared by Heatizon’s design team. This is not a box-off-the-shelf product ā each installation is engineered to the specific dimensions, load requirements, and electrical supply of the project.
Important notice:Ā Heatizon is aware of imitation pedestal paver heating pans being sold without a listed heating cable. The Heatizon pedestal paver system is a complete, patented, and listed assembly. Heatizon and its authorized distributors will not sell Hott-Wire cable for use in unlisted or uncertified third-party pans. Specifying the complete Heatizon system is the only way to ensure a listed, code-compliant installation.
Built on Hott-Wire ā the only cable engineered for this system
The pedestal paver system is designed exclusively aroundĀ Hott-Wire, Heatizon’s mineral-insulated, line-voltage heating cable. Hott-Wire is a fixed-length element with a central copper conductor, fiberglass-insulated and encased in a copper tube with an HDPE jacket ā a construction that has been refined over more than a century of mineral-insulated cable development. It withstands the mechanical loads of paver installation, performs reliably in continuous outdoor exposure, and requires no maintenance after commissioning.
Heatizon will not sell Hott-Wire for use in any unlisted third-party pan system. The complete assembly ā pan, cable, panel, and activator ā is the listed product. Substituting components voids the listing and the warranty.
Complete the drainage picture
For full winter weather protection on a rooftop or elevated deck, the pedestal paver system pairs naturally with other Heatizon products. Invizimelt and ZMesh protect the surrounding roof membrane and low-slope areas, while GutterMelt keeps gutters and downspouts clear. Specifying all three alongside the pedestal paver system eliminates every potential drainage blockage point in a single coordinated installation.
See Heatizon’s full range ofĀ roof deicing and snow melting systemsĀ for every rooftop application.
Our system works with the following pedestal systems:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pedestal Paver Snow Melting
Yes. For complete winter weather protection on a rooftop or elevated deck, the pedestal paver system integrates naturally with other Heatizon products. Invizimelt and ZMesh can protect surrounding roof membrane and low-slope areas, while GutterMelt addresses gutters and downspouts. Using these systems together eliminates all potential drainage blockage points in a single, coordinated installation.
Snow and ice accumulation on rooftop pedestal paver installations can block drainage pathways, leading to standing water, ice dams, and structural loading concerns. Heatizon’s system melts snow and ice at the paver surface, allowing meltwater to flow freely through the gaps between pavers and into the roof’s drainage system. For complete drainage protection, the pedestal paver system can be combined with Heatizon’s Invizimelt, ZMesh, or GutterMelt products to address drains, gutters, and surrounding surfaces.
Yes. Heatizon offers full project design assistance and ongoing project support for pedestal paver snow melting installations. This includes reviewing project drawings, calculating heating loads, confirming paver and pedestal compatibility, and providing installation layouts. This service is included with the system package and is designed to ensure correct performance from installation through operation.
The Heatizon pedestal paver snow melting system is sold as a complete, patented package. Each package includes: the insulated heating pans, the Hott-Wire line-voltage mineral-insulated heating cable, GFEP-protected relay panel(s), an automatic snow/ice detection activator, installation layout drawings, and select accessories. Note that pedestals themselves are not included, as these are typically sourced separately based on project specifications.
Heatizon’s snow melting system is compatible with leading pedestal systems used in commercial and residential construction. The system ships with project-specific layout drawings to ensure correct fit. Contact Heatizon’s design team for confirmation of compatibility with a specific pedestal brand or profile.
The Heatizon pedestal paver system accommodates several common paver sizes. Because the heating pan is engineered to fit beneath the paver rather than being embedded in it, variations in paver dimensions are not an obstacle. Heatizon’s design team provides system layouts specific to each project, confirming compatibility with the pavers and pedestal system in use before installation begins.
Yes. Heatizon’s pedestal paver heating system is designed to be retrofitted into existing pedestal paver installations. The heating pans are sized to accommodate a range of common paver dimensions, so in most cases the pavers can be lifted, the pans installed beneath them, and the pavers relaid ā without requiring full demolition or replacement of the pedestal substructure.
Heatizon’s pedestal paver snow melting system supports 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V supply voltages. This range of compatibility ensures the system can be integrated into most commercial and residential electrical configurations without requiring a dedicated transformer or voltage conversion.
The Heatizon pedestal paver system uses an custom engineered aluminum insulated pan that sits directly beneath each paver. The Hott-Wire heating cable runs inside the pan, and because the pan is insulated on the underside, heat is directed upward into the paver rather than lost downward. This focused transfer makes the system more energy-efficient than systems without directional insulation, and allows the paver surface itself to act as the melting surface.
A pedestal paver snow melting system is an electric radiant heating solution designed for elevated, open-air spaces where pavers sit on adjustable pedestals ā such as rooftop terraces, decks, and plaza surfaces. Heatizon’s patented system fits an insulated heating pan beneath each paver, containing a Hott-Wire mineral-insulated heating cable. When activated, the cable heats the pan, which transfers warmth directly up through the paver surface to melt accumulated snow and ice, keeping drainage pathways clear and the space safe to use year-round.
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NOTE:
The Pedestal Paver Heating system is a patented and listed COMPLETE system. We are aware of imitation products being sold without heating cable. Heatizon or it’s distributors WILL NOT sell heating cable to be installed in imitation unlisted/unsafe heating pans for pedestal paver systems.