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Development: Redmyane Apartments, Sidney Road, Stockwell, SW9 0BF
Location: Stockwell Park Lambeth
Project brief: Driveway heating system for ice and snow melting
Developer: Corbyn Construction Ltd.
Heat Mat has installed a driveway system to heat a steep underground car-parking ramp at new development Redmayne Apartments in Stockwell, London.
The development of 30 apartments, due for completion in Summer 2014, has been designed with obligatory underground parking for resident’s vehicles. The car park provides space for 28 cars and accommodates 48 bikes in secure storage.
The steep driveway is 112m2 and winds under the building to the parking bays. If ice were to build-up on the slope it would pose a very dangerous threat to residents in their vehicles or pedestrians.
Developers Corbyn Construction approached Heat Mat to provide a ramp heating system to prevent dangerous snow build-up on the sloping drive and enable resident access at all times.
Heat Mat specified a robust In-Screed system following an initial free-of charge site visit to gather requirements and survey the site. The chosen system incorporated Heat Mat’s 7mm exterior cable, used for a wide range of exterior applications including ramps, driveways and multi-storey car parks.
Following a second site visit the in-screed system was fitted by securing the heating cables directly onto metal construction reinforcement mesh beneath a thin layer of sand and a covering of concrete.
A ground moisture sensor and a 47 Amp thermostat were fitted to control the system and ensure it only heats when required making the system extremely energy efficient. The 47 Amp Frost and Snow Thermostat is the most efficient and intelligent exterior thermostat Heat Mat specify, ensuring the whole system is controlled with the very best timer and only heats when required.
The premium and robust driveway system will now provide safe access to the underground car park for residents and visitors during winter months. The system will only react when needed, once the temperature drops below 3°C or a desired temperature programmed into the thermostat. Dangerous ice and snow will not build-up on the car park ramp, eradicating the need for winter maintenance and manual snow clearing.
For further information about Heat Mat Ice and Snow systems visit: www.iceandsnowsystems.co.uk/ Heat Mat can provide installation training if required or recommend a fitting service for their ice and snow prevention systems. For further information on Corby Construction Ltd. visit: www.corbynltd.com
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