Snow builds up on those favorite places where we store hot tubs, grills, and other outdoor necessities that are still usable in the winter. Heatizon has successfully developed several methods to deice decking surfaces throughout the winter. Now before you decide not to use the deck in the winter, think again and install a snow melting system for it. Installation is easy, and you’ll still get to enjoy those classic surfaces without compromising the aesthetics or quality of your project with your decision to install one of our electric radiant heat deck deicing systems.

Deck Heating Pan System:

Using our patented, listed and extremely popular Pedestal Paver Heating system, we have engineered our heating pans to easy and effectively heat wood framed decks. The heating system activates automatically and is custom-designed to each project to deliver the best results for each application. The installation process is as follows:

Installation

  • For new decks the system is installed after the joists are all installed. For existing decks, the deck surface must be removed and expose the joists. Either 16 or 12-inch spaced joists can be used.
  • The heating pans are designed to sit on the joists, following a precise plan, the insulating foam keeps the pans from shifting until the deck face is installed.
  • After all the pans have been installed, the Hott-Wire cables are routed in the pan channels, again following the supplied layout plan.
  • The Hott-Wire cable is covered with aluminum tape to aide in the heat transfer and keep the cable in place.
  • The deck face is installed on top of the pans. Screws or nails can go through the aluminum or between two adjacent pans, securing the decking and the pans to the joists.
  • After all the decking has been installed, run all required tests and proceed to final wiring and install the activator.

Electrical Requirements & Packages

Deck heating systems are designed to match the required heat for the area and takes into account decking being used to make the system as efficient and effective as possible. The system can take power from 120, 208, 240, or 277 volts.

Every deck heating system comes as a complete kit. The kit includes, Hott-Wire heating cable(s), pans, tape, relay panel, and automatic activator. Since each project is designed individually, layouts and specific electrical loads accompany each package, making the installation easy and quick.

Get your system designed today!

To start designing you deck heating system, please fill out the contact form to the right. Once we have all of the pertinent information we can start designing your system and a distributor will reach out with a price. We will need to know the following information:

  • Square Footage of the area to be heated.
  • Measured layout that shows access points, joist directions, and any obstacles.
  • Joist spacing (either 16″ or 12″ can be accommodated).
  • Type of decking being used.
  • Electrical specifics and special considerations.

We are unable to give exact pricing and electrical loads without all of the required information.

Other Deck Deicing Options:

  • Heat output designed to ASHRAE standards
  • High strength
  • Voltage flexibility
  • Customized layout
  • Embedded System

Hott-Wire comes as either a fixed length constant wattage MI Cable with cold leads or a cut to length self regulating cable. Hott-Wire is ideal for deck heating when embedded in a substrate.
Learn more about Hott-Wire.

  • Heat output designed to ASHRAE standards
  • High strength
  • Customized layout
  • Cut to length
  • Highest longevity

Tuff Cable is a durable coated copper conductor that can be installed several ways for deck deicing including being embedded in a substrate or by using our Invizimelt systems. Tuff cable is cut to length and easy to repair.
Learn more about Tuff Cable.