Snowmelt System With Pool Heater
Driveway, radiators, floor and pool heating
HEATED DRIVEWAYS
Hydronic heated driveways melt the snow as it falls automatically stopping when dry…
CERTIFIED DESIGNS
BCIN certified mechanical designs, heat loss calculations and loop layout drawings…
Full project management
Let us carry the burden.
We can take a lead role in your project to coordinate with all involved trades. Plumbers, HVAC professionals, electricians, concrete contractors, landscapers each play a critical role in the setup of a hydronic system. Real estate in most mechanical rooms comes at a premium. Everyone needs their dedicated and common areas. Trades have to be coordinated in line with the progress of the project. We will liaise with all trades to coordinate progress of your project. An efficient and fully functional system, is the direct result of a well managed project from an experienced team. We ensure there are no surprises, blame games or wasting of your time and energy.
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Vaughan Heated Driveway
A very happy owner
Snowmelt System in Vaughan
Heated garage and driveway
Full House Radiant and Air Handlers
With custom made Rhella stainless steel headers
We are not happy until you are!
We are blessed to be able to do what we love for a living. Hydronics is our passion.
The Highest Standards
We aim for perfection in all our designs and installations using hardware from Canadian manufacturers whenever possible. In all our designs we maximize energy savings and comfort, never compromising quality just to win a contract. We offer an unparalleled 2 year comprehensive warranty on all our installations. We guarantee our work will meet code requirements, be without defects and perform flawlessly.
Competent, Certified and Insured
We are certified by the Canadian Hydronics Council to design and install hydronic systems. Our Gas and HVAC Technician partners are fully licensed and insured. We all learned the hard way and remember the lessons learned. We don't solve problems, we preempt them.
Up to any challenge
No project is too small or too large. We can help you build your dream home on time and budget. We prefer to avoid creating problems instead wasting time solving them.
Maximum value
You will not be disappointed with the value and quality we deliver. Our hydronic heating and snowmelt systems are guaranteed to add value to any property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information do you need to give me a quote?
- The location and size of the areas to be heated
- The location of the boiler(s) and the distance from the heated areas
- Heat loss calculations if available
- Architectural drawings if available
- Landscape drawings if available
- Photos of the area and garage
What can you heat with a boiler?
- Radiant heated floors and driveways
- Hydronic air handlers and space heaters
- Steel and cast iron radiators and towel warmers
- Baseboard heaters
- Potable water
What services do you offer?
- BCIN stamped radiant heating designs, heat loss calculations, system audits
- Radiant floor and driveway heating system service and installation
- Concrete forming and pours
- Self leveling concrete over-pours
- Landscaping
- Gas lines and venting installations
How much does a heated driveway cost?
The price of a snow melt install depends on the size of the area, the brand and model of the boiler used and the distance from the boiler to the snow melt manifolds. Like with many things the more you buy the cheaper you get as systems get scaled up the $/ ft² goes down. To properly quote a system we need to know the answers to the above variables as they greatly affect the installation costs. Please fill out our Quote Request form and you will get a quick and detailed free quote.
How much does a heated driveway cost?
The price of a snow melt install depends on the size of the area, the brand and model of the boiler used and the distance from the boiler to the snow melt manifolds. Like with many things the more you buy the cheaper you get as systems get scaled up the $/ ft² goes down. To properly quote a system we need to know the answers to the above variables as they greatly affect the installation costs. Please fill out our Quote Request form and you will get a quick and detailed free quote.
How much does it cost to heat my driveway?
The cost of running a snow melt system depends on a number of variables. These are:
- The cost of a unit of energy used (Natural Gas $/m³, Electricity $/kwh, Propane $/L)
- The size of the snow melt area
- The temperature of the air
- The humidity of the air
- Wind speed
- Thickness of the underlying insulation
- The diameter of the tubing in the ground
- The rate of snow fall
- The duration of the snow fall
- The BTU/ft² per hour we are able to deliver to the ground
- The thickness and material of the slab above the tubing
- The drainage of the heated area
All the above variables will dictate how long your snow melt system is operating and and therefore consuming energy.
That being said lets look at a 1,000 ft² driveway in the GTA that is well insulated with R10 closed cell insulation from below on a well drained driveway using 3/4″ tubing.
Boiler used: High efficiency modulating boiler 199,000 BTU/hr. 96% peak efficiency
Design glycol temperature: 150°F
ΔT of glycol: 25°F
Boiler efficiency at 125°F return glycol temperature: ~89%
Energy input: 199,000 BTU/hr
Energy output at design conditions: 177,110 BTU/hr
Edge and bottom loss 20% at the slab: 20% = 35,422 BTU/hr
Delivered to the slab: 141,688 BTU/hr
Energy usage: 199,000 BTU/hr
Estimated annual hours of operation: 120 hours (historical weather data)
Gas consumption: 199,000 x 120 = 23,880,000 BTU/yr
Fuel: Natural gas
Fuel energy content: 36,000 BTU/m³
Annual Natural Gas consumption: 23,880,000 / 36,000 = 663.33 m³/yr
Fuel: Natural gas
That means that every operating hour the system will consume about $3.31 CAD
How we work
If you don’t mess up, there is nothing to fix.
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Gathering information
We need the following information conveyed to us to begin the process if applicable:
- Architectural drawings
- Landscape drawings
- Heat loss calculations
- Loop layouts
- Areas to be heated (floors, driveways, garages, pools)
- Sizes of those areas
- System’s location (mech. room or garage)
- Pictures of the areas and location(s)
- Number of heating zones per floor
- Fuel availability (natural gas, propane, electricity, wood)
- Address and contact information
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Design
Once we have all the information we will design your system. For more complex hydronic systems we will create a mechanical design, if there is a need we also can provide heat loss calculations based on floor heating as the primary source of the home as well as loop layouts for those floors needed to obtain a building permit.
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On-site meetings
Once a contract is signed we will arrange for an on-site meeting for any other trades that we will coordinate the process with. We will lay out amongst us where the plumber put their drains and pipes, the HVAC guys put their AC, HRV, gas manifold and ductwork, the electricians put their electrical panels, the landscapers and concrete guys to go over a driveway’s preparation. This prevents us getting in each other’s way and a lot of frustration.
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Installation
Our work can has several phases for a full house floor heating system install. During construction we coordinate our scheduling between the trades if so desired. We never hold up construction this way, having ample forewarning when it is our turn to do a particular stage of the installation. Once a system is completed and commissioned we always help the homeowner understand the system and make sure they can fully control it. The more is learned, the less need for a call for help in case a power or gas outage interrupts the system or something similar.
Tubing gets STIFF below 15C but what can we do? It is snow melt system install season. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Anatomy of a disaster: Undersized boiler, undersized primary and secondary piping, 400` of 5/8" tubing per loop instead of the 250` maximum, already compressed insulation under pavers without concrete, too thick HPB over the tubing preventing heat transfer to the surface, 20` leads between manifold and the driveway without any insulation, vents closer than the 12" minimum vertical separation, incorrect vent termination without bird screens, outdoor sensor next to exhaust vent, undersized expansion tank, no gas tag, boiler installed in an unconditioned space, no down spout on the pressure relief valve. These are just the fatal flaws and code violations. Now the stupid: unnecessary switching relay (boiler has it built in), upside down expansion tank arm, 4 loop too long manifold, hodgepodge wiring, convoluted mess of copper work, 180F setpoint, already leaking solder and threaded connections. But hey, it was a bargain. 🤪 #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
@rhella.ca XFM Manifold with matching SS Cabinet. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
We lost this job to a lower bidder last year. It couldn`t melt the snow IN MARCH! They just threw sand on the tubing then pavers. The melt water from close to the house can`t make it to the street and flooded the basement. There is a lawsuit now. We were apologized to and will be redoing it from scratch. I hope the boiler is large enough. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
We support Canadian manufacturers when possible. So few left 😢 @dahlvalve is still around and will stay around for a reason: QUALITY. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #dahl #construction
Copper work is done. Vent, gas and electrical left to do. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Large diameter copper is fun to work with. For a change I have to think to squeeze everything needed once again into a small space. Why can`t I ever get a job like some of you guys where there is space to waste? I constantly have to organize snooker tournaments in a broom closet. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Some hefty hardware from @edenenergyequipment for a job starting tomorrow. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
From Edmonton to Jasper and Miette. A beautiful Fall day trip. Minimal traffic, excellent weather and no crowds. A huge thank you to the countless firefighters whose heroic efforts saved Jasper from total annihilation. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #jaspernationalpark #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Travelling accross Alberta, on our way to Jasper from Edmonton. #alberta #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
After gas and vent we are ready to rock. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Made some progress today on this snowmelt system for @premiumlandscaping A little tricky with the set back wall but easily solved with the slotted channel tees. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
Love these @johnguestusa fittings. No tools. Solid connection. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
The next generation of child labor waiting to be exploited. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
@premiumlandscaping has prepared this driveway for us absolutely perfect. Concrete is coming on Friday. Cannot wait to see the end product. #torontocustomhome #heating #hydronics #hvaccontractor #radiantheat #manifolds #torontocontractor #drivewayheating #turbomax #radiantfloorheating #snowmelt #infloorheating #heatingsystem #hydronicheating #torontorenovation #torontoconstruction #electricboilers #heateddriveways #snowmeltsystem #mechanicalcontractors #ntiboilers #construction
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