Method of retrofitting a ground surface to resist snow and ice

Abstract

A method is disclosed for retrofitting a ground surface with electrically resistant conduit to melt snow that accumulates on a ground surface, such as a driveway. A power source carries electrical current to an electrical coil, in some embodiments. A thermostat regulates the electrical current.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for conducting thermal energy across a retrofitted ground surface, the method comprising:
 determining a cement ground surface region that requires thermal energy to melt ice or snow;   cutting a boustrophedon channel into the cement ground surface region using a cement saw;   embedding a resistive electrical coil into the directional channel such that the cement ground surface is retrofit with the electrical coil;   providing electrical current from a control box to the electrical coil embedded in the lower panel;   generating thermal energy in the electrical coil from resistive electricity traveling the electrical coil; and   emanating heat across the cement ground surface.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising filling the boustrophedon channel with a polymeric adhesive after embedding the resistive electrical coil.