SnowTec heating mats
For concrete and paving
300W/m² · 40cm or 60cm wide
Install within suitable concrete, or in sand or dry concrete beneath paving. For asphalt over a separate bedding layer, check the construction shown in the manual.
OUTDOOR SURFACE HEATING
Snow and Ice Prevention for Driveways
Keep priority outdoor areas safer and accessible through snow and freezing conditions.
Compare ELEKTRA SnowTec and SnowTec Tuff systems for driveways, paths, ramps and access routes. The correct mat depends on the surface construction and installation method.
CHOOSE BY SURFACE
Which SnowTec Mat Do I Need?
Start with your surface and how it will be laid. Both systems are built into the driveway, with different mats for different construction methods.
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SnowTec Tuff
For direct asphalt installation
400W/m² · 60cm wide
A reinforced mat for installation directly in asphalt. Also suitable for concrete installations where greater resistance to mechanical damage is needed.
PROJECT PLANNING
Plan Your Driveway Heating
A complete system needs heating mats, compatible controls and sensors, plus a suitable electrical supply and installation. Plan these alongside the driveway construction before ordering.
Choose the area to protect
Measure the wheel tracks, ramp, entrance or walking route you want to keep clear. You may not need to heat the whole driveway. Agree the level of protection you need, allowing for local weather conditions.
Check the surface and drainage
Confirm the base, finished surface and installation depth with your contractor. Plan where meltwater will drain and whether the drainage needs frost protection too.
Include automatic controls
Specify compatible controls, such as ETR2 or ETO2, with ground temperature and moisture sensing. Ask us to check the controller and sensor package for your layout and confirm what is included in your order.
Arrange the electrical work
Have a suitably qualified electrician check the available supply, total heating load, cable routes and RCD protection before work starts. They should complete the final connection, testing and commissioning.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Driveway-Heating Questions
Practical answers about fitting, controlling and running your system.
Can this be fitted to an existing driveway?
The mats must be built into a suitable surface construction, not laid loose on top. Retrofitting will usually involve lifting paving or rebuilding part of the surface, so it is best considered when resurfacing. Ask us to assess your existing driveway before choosing a system.
Does it run continuously?
With compatible automatic controls, no. Temperature and moisture sensors tell the controller when heating is needed, rather than leaving the mats on throughout winter. Operating time depends on weather conditions and the controller settings.
What affects running costs?
The main factors are the heated area, mat output, time spent heating and your electricity tariff. Weather, exposure and control settings affect how long the system runs. Send us your proposed layout so we can discuss the heating load and coverage; a fixed daily cost would be misleading without these details.