Shoveling your driveway all winter long can be a major inconvenience. It can be time consuming, hard on your body, and hard on your driveway’s surface. One way to keep your driveway free from the snow and ice during the winter is by installing a heated driveway. This is an investment in your home and will deliver several benefits.
Efficient
Depending on the snowfall, shoveling can take hours, and you might need to return soon after if it continues to snow. A heated driveway saves you from having to bundle up and trekking outside. As Ontarians know well, throwing down the right amount of deicer or rock salt can also be time consuming.
Safe
A heated driveway can prevent ice accumulation. As temperatures drop, rise, and drop again, conditions can become treacherous for you and your pets. We often resort to using large amounts of sand and rock salt, which can be very damaging to your vehicles, your lawn, and your driveway’s surface.
Also, shoveling itself can be dangerous due to slips and falls. It can also be especially dangerous to people with existing health concerns, putting some at risk of heart attacks and other injuries.
Increased Home Value
A heated driveway is a great selling point for your home and is considered an upgrade to your home. In Ontario, snow and ice are always a concern for several months of the year, so homebuyers are attracted to any feature that makes their lives easier. A heated driveway will increase your home’s value.
Long-Term Cost Savings
A driveway’s surface also lasts longer when it’s not exposed to sub-zero temperatures. This saves you the trouble of having your driveway re-stoned or re-paved every 5-10 years. Also, it can have long-term cost saving potential if you happen to have a large driveway that would require a snow-removal service to maintain, where they would have to visit often. Not to mention the frustration that can occur when the service has not cleared your driveway in time for you to leave home after a significant snowfall.
A Bomanite heated concrete driveway not only adds curb appeal to your home, but peace of mind.
Contact Bomanite today for a free quote!