Most of us know that PEX tubing is used for plumbing and heating homes and buildings, both large and small. Another PEX application that may not be as well-known continues to grow in popularity: heated playing fields. Among the venues with radiant heat beneath the surface are Soldier Field in Chicago, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, and Target Field in Minneapolis.
Why do sports franchises install these systems? The warmer turf helps grass stay greener, makes freezing temperatures easier to deal with, and reduces the chance of injuries. Heated fields also prevent snow from piling up during the big game. With an outdoor snow melt system from SupplyHouse.com you can make sure you will never miss a minute of the action while you shovel your driveway. Amazingly, Football field installations require about 30 miles of PEX tubing. Just as in home installations, the water flowing through the PEX must not get too hot. In this case it is the grass (not your bare feet) that must be protected.
