Why Pedestal-Mounted Paver Terraces Require a Professionally Engineered Snow Melt System

Pedestal-mounted paver terraces are a hallmark of outdoor living spaces. They conceal drainage systems beneath perfectly level pavers while creating clean, functional spaces. Snowy climates demand engineered snow melt systems, not paver marketing upsell gimmicks.

Why ThermaPANEL® Is Different

The ThermaPANEL® modular system is engineered specifically for snow and ice melting — not adapted from indoor radiant floors. Unlike tube and tray systems, ThermaPANEL® comes with complete system engineering and the primary system components.

Key Advantages:

  • Uniform Heat Transfer — even heat across the entire paver surface.
  • Efficiency Under High Demand — engineered for outdoor loads.
  • Drainage Compatibility — no interference with paver drainage.
  • Serviceability — roof accessible and easy to remove and replace.
  • Warranty & Engineering — backed by a 25-Year Warranty and 15 years of system engineering experience across the USA and Canada.

The Risks of Tube-and-Tray Systems

Tube-and-tray systems are fundamentally flawed:

  • Design copied from interior systems — inadequate performance.
  • No 25-year warranty — leaving owners unprotected.
  • Tubing and primary components not included — just trays, with engineering and component choice left to chance.
  • Uneven melting creates slip and fall hazards.
  • Blocked drainage defeats the purpose of pedestals.
  • Difficult to access the roof for maintenance.
  • Designed so a paver company can upsell “pavers, pedestals, and snow melt” under one package.  Do you buy your heating system from your flooring installer?

Conclusion

A premium terrace deserves a premium snow melt system backed by engineering, specifications, and warranty. That’s what ThermaPANEL® delivers. Therma-HEXX engineers consider every detail from paver and pedestal size and type to the mechanical room.

When performance, safety, and protection of your investment matter, there’s only one choice: ThermaPANEL® by Therma-HEXX.

ThermaPANEL vs Tube w/ Aluminum on Tray
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