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Depending on your point of view, the frigid months of December through March usually elicit one of two reactions: either one of anticipation or dread! The people who enjoy a skiing, ice skating, snowmobiling, and a white Christmas look forward to the snow coming down; while the rest of the population - the ones who recoil at the idea of having to shovel the snow or drive on it- feel otherwise.
To keep yourself and others dry and safe, it's necessary to not only shovel walkways and stairs, but also to sprinkle rock salt or other chemicals to prevent slippery, dangerous ice from forming. For people who own or manage a business or public facility, the problem increases in direct proportion to the number of visitors that pass through their doors, every day. Business owners not only want to make it convenient, inviting, and safe for customers to stop by, but there's also the issue of legal liability.
Heated Mats May Offer a Viable Alternative
A solution that many people are unaware of is the use of snow-melting traction mats. They're available in a variety of sizes and price ranges, and can reduce or eliminate the need to shovel snow or sprinkle rock salt on walkways over and over again. The price of operating heated mats is minimal - as little as 60 cents a day - and they can usually melt snow as fast as it falls, assuming it's not a blizzard! The HeatTrak snow melting mat for sidewalks can handle up to two inches of falling snow per hour, which would be considered a moderately heavy snowfall.
Snow melting system may range in price from about $328 to $2025. The low end of the price range will buy a heated outdoor mat from one manufacturer that's two feet wide by five feet long. That's not going to make your life all that much easier, since it would only cover the outside entrance area of a building. If your objective is to drastically reduce or eliminate the need to shovel walkways, it may be necessary to opt for the longer, more expensive versions of the product. With mat sizes as large as three feet by 20 feet, it's possible to cover the entire front walkway of some commercial and residential buildings. For some public buildings and facilities, multiple snow melting mats may need to be purchased.
Another snow melting product that's especially geared for public buildings and businesses is heated aluminum stair treads. In addition to melting the snow and ice, they also have traction features. There's also the economical rubber stair treads for industrial use that generate enough heat to melt snow at a rate of two inches per hour.
You can roughly estimate the savings heated mats would provide, in terms of lower snow removal costs, rock salt expenses, snow blower gasoline, and perhaps even insurance liability premiums; but what you can't put a price tag on is the feeling of looking out the window and seeing a clear sidewalk that doesn't need to be shoveled or salted, in spite of snow or sleet falling from the sky.
About the Author: Joel N. Sussman is a Web content writer for Mountain Media, an ecommerce software, design, and web hosting company in Saratoga Springs, NY. Mountain Media's clients include Commercial Mats and Rubber, an online store that sells logo mats, heated mats, gym flooring, and interlocking foam carpet tiles.
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Ribbed Foam Anti-Fatigue Mats $25.4 Anti-fatigue mats have millions of air bubbles to provide comfort and support. Reduce floor hardness by 50% with this economical foam mat Thickness: 3/8" (10 mm) Non-skid ribbed surface For use in a dry work environment Available in 2 sizes and in Black or Grey |
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TNT Foam Gym Floor Mats (Case of 48) $124.67 Remove the shock of the gymroom floor with these interlocking foam floor mats from TNT. These black waterproof mats are easy to clean and are also great for basements and garages.TNT exercise floor mats specially designed to absorb the shock that occurs on gymroom floorsProtective mats boast lightweight design and easy locking systemMats make great playroom flooring and are great in basements and garagesSurface of the mats feature a unique micro thumbprint design that provides a contemporary look with improved tractionEach mat measures .5 inches thick x 12 inches long x 12 inches wideInterlocking mats made of high-density foamEach set of 48 mats includes 12 border pieces to finish your floor or space cleanly Color: black Waterproof Easy to clean |
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Floor Mats $62.19 Ribbed foam anti-fatigue mats are an economical choice for comfort and reduces floor hardness by 50%. Ribbed foam anti-fatigue mats are available in your choice of black or grey, and in 2 sizes.3/8"-thick.Includes 1-year conditional warranty. |
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Memory Foam All Purpose Mats (Set of 2) $56.11 Experience the plush softness and unmatched absorbency of premium memory foam, now in an all-purpose mat. These mats are treated with Ultra Fresh antimicrobial treatment for superior resistance to mold and mildew. Slip resistant backing, grips for safety and eliminates the need for a rug pad Machine wash and dry Primary materials: Memory foam Pile height: 0.625 inches Style: Casual Pattern: Solid Dimensions: 22 inches long x 16 inches wide All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo. |
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Tile Top Foam Anti-Fatigue Mats $92.3 Attractive, smooth, and comfortable anti-fatigue mats. Designed for medium to heavy-duty use in dry areas Wear-resistant 1/2" thick marbleized rubber offers greater comfort and traction Surface-resistant to oil, grease, and all common acids and alkalis as well as to organic solvents if promptly removed |
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Scholastic Counting Mats Kit, 10 Two-Sided Mats, 60 Foam Fish And Crayons. 1 Kit $13.49 Manufacturer: Scholastic. 1 Kit. Enhance your classroom centers with this collection of learning kits that cover a wide range of topics. Colorful mats, picture cards, foam shapes and crayons appeal to children, even as they learn and develop essential ski |
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Ribbed Foam Anti-Fatigue Mat $24.39 Ribbed foam anti-fatigue mats are an economical choice for comfort and reduces floor hardness by 50%. Ribbed foam anti-fatigue mats are available in your choice of black or grey, and in 2 sizes.3/8"-thick.Includes 1-year conditional warranty. |
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Sleep Innovations Memory Foam Bath Mats (Set of 2) $74.82 Experience the soft, pressure-relieving comfort of this luxurious memory foam bath mat. Pre-treated to provide you with long-lasting, anti-microbial protection, this bat mat is designed with non-skid backing for safety and security. Includes two bath matsDimensions: 20 inches high x 32 inches wideSlip resistant backing grips for safety Pattern: Solid Primary materials: Memory foam Care instructions: Machine washable The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen. |