The heating goes into the pavement itself, between the base coat and the finished top coat, so an asphalt driveway can melt snow without anything visible on the surface.
Direct answers. Your design confirms the details for your property.
Can snow melting be installed under an asphalt driveway?
Yes. Heating mats or cable are laid on the base (binder) coat of asphalt and covered by the finished top coat, so the system sits inside the pavement and is not visible once the driveway is finished.
Does the heat damage asphalt?
The systems are designed and specified for use in asphalt, and the manufacturer publishes an installation method for it. The design, the paving contractor and the electrician follow that method so the elements are protected while the asphalt is laid.
Can I add snow melting to an existing asphalt driveway?
Often. The manufacturer’s manual describes cutting grooves into finished asphalt, laying heating cable in them and filling them with sealer. Whether that suits your driveway depends on its condition, so an assessment confirms the options.
Who does the work on an asphalt driveway?
The paving contractor lays the base and asphalt, and a qualified electrician places, connects and tests the heating elements. MeltGrid coordinates the design and the two trades.
Should I choose a mat or a cable for asphalt?
Mats suit open, square or rectangular areas. Cable suits curves and irregular shapes, and can be laid at different spacings. Your design chooses between them, or uses both.
