Davidson Hall--Snow Melt System
Columbus State Community College had a difficult problem to address.  An existing, exterior grand stairway that is a major pedestrian traffic link from the parking garage to the academic buildings had become unsafe during the winter months.
 
A previously installed, electrical snowmelt system had failed and was impossible to repair.  W.E. Stilson Consulting Group recommending retrofitting the stairway and upper plaza with a hydronic, tube system.
This unusual project included the creation of a small, exterior room under the stairway to house a miniature electric boiler, controls and manifold system for the snowmelt tubing.

The winter of 2002-2003 proved to be an excellent opportunity to test the new system with unusually cold weather and high snow accumulations.  The system worked perfectly and provided a safe, maintenance-free walking surface throughout the winter months.


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Columbus, OH 43235

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