Heated driveways, walkways, gutters and roof edges that stay safe and dry no matter how hard it snows.
Safety and protection, built into the structure
Snow is the postcard — and the hazard. Icy steps, buried driveways and the slow, structural threat of ice dams in roof gutters are among the most dangerous and costly problems a chalet faces. ALPCREST snowmelt systems quietly eliminate them. Heated elements installed beneath driveways, paths and entrance steps melt snow as it lands, keeping access clear, dry and safe without a shovel in sight.
On the roof, heated cables and panels along eaves and gutters stop the freeze-thaw cycle that forms ice dams, protecting both the structure and anyone walking below from falling ice. For chalets used through the depths of winter, it is the difference between an entrance that's always ready and one you have to fight your way into after every storm.
Engineered to be efficient, not wasteful
A crude snowmelt system runs constantly and costs a fortune. Ours don't. We pair the heated elements with intelligent moisture-and-temperature sensors that activate the system only when snow is actually falling and conditions warrant it, then shut it down once the surface is clear. Zoning lets you prioritise the areas that matter — the main entrance and steps — over those that don't.
Where possible we draw heat from the same efficient sources that warm the chalet, and we design each layout to your specific exposure and snow load. The outcome is reliable, clear access and a protected roofline, achieved with the smallest sensible amount of energy.