My local section is often referred to as the “snow belt.” Because of our proximity to one of the Great Lakes, my associate and I experience especially brutal winter season weather.
The conditions last for more than half the year.
My associate and I expect uneven temperatures below chilly for months at a time & aren’t surprised by disadvantage studyings. My associate and I often have multiple inches of snow on the ground by the end of September & multiple feet accumulated by Halloween. We’ve already had blizzard conditions on Easter & snowfall on Mother’s Day. I am blessed that my home is outfitted with a boiler heater. The boiler heats up water & pumps it through a network of pipes that are installed beneath the floors. The heat from the pipes radiates across the floors, rises slowly & provides a really consistent & gentle comfort, no matter how nasty the weather, the inside of the home is perfectly moderate & cozy. I am especially thankful that the boiler is linked to an outdoor snowmelt system. I feel really sorry for my neighbors who are forced to shovel, snowblower or plow their driveways & walkways multiple times per afternoon. They spend countless hours outside in the dire cold, handling a really labor-intensive & unpleasant job. There is also the problem of where to pile the big amounts of snow. My driveway is regularly clear. My associate and I don’t need to worry about slipping & falling on icy pavement. My associate and I don’t use harmful snowmelt chemicals. The system automatically responds to moisture & temperature drop. Just like inside the home, moderate water circulates through a system of pipes beneath the pavement, spreading warmth across the surface & effectively melting away snow & ice.