The Best Outdoor Heating Solutions for Your Business This Winter 

Don’t let cold weather prevent you from making the most of your business over the winter months: our range of outdoor heating solutions are the perfect way to keep commercial properties frost and snow-free. In this guide, we’ll look at the different external heating options available for retail parks, offices, restaurants and more. You’ll find out: 

• How to heat concrete and asphalt driveways and carparks 
• The easy way to prevent snow building up on your roofs 
• The benefits of electric patio heaters for restaurants 
• What makes underfloor heating perfect for portacabins 
• How to purchase a Warmup outdoor heating system

De-ice driveways and carparks with a Snowmelt System 

Frosty pavements, driveways and carparks can be the cause of accidents so it’s a smart idea to safeguard your business against such unfortunate events by preventing any ice from forming in these areas in the first place. Warmup’s Snow Melting Cables provide an innovative heating solution for outdoor areas, allowing you to gently heat concrete and asphalt surfaces to melt snow and ice upon impact.  

Utilising electric heat technology, the Snow Melting Cables are laid within the layer of concrete or asphalt – making them ideal for installation when upgrading a large parking lot or constructing smaller public footpaths. Coming with innovative heating controls, the system helps to conserve energy usage by activating upon the detection of snowfall before deactivating once the weather clears up and can be used in temperatures down to -20°C.  

Prevent snow build-up on roofs with Warmup’s Self-Regulating Cables

 Worried about the impact of snow and ice build-up your office’s roof? Heavy snowfall can cause big problems with the integrity of a roof, leading to water penetration into the fabrication of the building. A simple solution to this costly problem is our Self-Regulating Cable; an electric heating cable which can be quickly installed onto roofs to prevent snow and ice from forming. The cable features Smart technology to adjust its heating output depending on the environmental temperature – the colder the weather, the higher the heat output of the cable.  

The Self-Regulating Cable can also be installed within gutters and downpipes to prevent a build-up of ice in pipework, helping to keep your external guttering clean and clear all winter long. 

Install an electric patio heater for outdoor dining 

At five times cheaper to run than an equivalent gas heater and much safer than an open fire, electric patio heaters are the ideal choice for those looking to bring warmth to outdoor dining areas in restaurants and commercial business parks. What’s more, there is no requirement for large, unsightly and often costly gas canisters or bottles – simply plug in and enjoy. 

Some electric patio heaters require fitting or mounting to walls whilst others are free standing. There are certainly benefits to both; a mounted electric patio heater is typically higher so can cast and distribute heat from a height, whilst free standing patio heaters are easier to manoeuvre. However, for total flexibility, consider a heater that offers both; the ability to be mounted as well as the option to stand or be used with a tripod. This means that, whatever the occasion, you can rest assured knowing that you have an outdoor heating solution to suit. 

To mount a heater successfully, simply measure the area for heating (length x width x height) then direct the heater downwards towards the area that you’d like to heat. The more powerful the heater, the higher it should be mounted to ensure a wider distribution of heat. If you opt for a free-standing heater, be sure to take precautions that prevent children from touching the heating element / grill. Another point to consider with free-standing patio heaters is that they are placed on a flat surface to prevent tipping over. And given the temperamental winter weather, it’s also highly advisable to opt for a waterproof patio heater that can cope with sudden downpours.  

Consider underfloor heating for portacabins and garden rooms 

Underfloor heating is not just an energy-saving heating solution for contemporary homes; it’s also perfect for use in commercial applications such as warehouses and offices as well as portacabins and garden rooms. 

If you’re looking for a new heating method for a prefab space such as an on-site office or garden room, then one of our electric heating systems would be a great idea. These systems are available for spaces of all sizes and can be retrofitted with ease, allowing you to enjoy gentle warmth in a matter of hours. Electric floor heaters can be easily connected to your mains electricity source by a qualified installer and facilitate independent control through use of a system-dedicated thermostat.  

Looking for more information about choosing the best UFH system for garden rooms? Read our in-depth guide to discover everything you need to know.  

The easy way to purchase outdoor heating from Warmup  

If you’re considering a snow-melting system to keep your property safe and usable this winter, then get in touch with Warmup’s Global Projects Division who can help specify the best solution for your needs. The Projects Team will work with you every step of the way in choosing the right product, letting you know how much it will cost to purchase whilst offering you expert guidance on the installation process.