# Snow-Melting Walkways The 'HeatTrak' Heat Mats Create Safe Paths for the Home By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heattrak-heat-mats References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/21/heatmats-for-sidewalks/) & [heattrak](http://www.heattrak.com/) Winter is in full effect and that means taking whatever precautions you can to stay safe during these [snowy and icy months](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires). That might mean picking up a few of these 'HeatTrak' Heat Mats. Just what you would expect, considering its name, these [rubber mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifatigue-mat-range) heat up in order to melt snow and ice in order to present a [safe walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snow-shovel). With two versions available, the HeatTrak Heat Mats can be used for both stairs and walkways. They are equipped with watertight connector cables that connect together to create a single outdoor heating system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Snow-melting Mats:** Innovative rubber mats that melt snow and ice instantly improving safety during winter months. - **Outdoor Heating Systems:** The advancement of outdoor heating systems present new opportunities to improve efficiency and safety for outdoor use. - **Smart Landscaping:** Incorporating technological advancements in landscaping such as the HeatTrak Heat Mats provides opportunities for a smart, sustainable future. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement stores can take advantage of the increase in demand for products that improve home safety during harsh winter weather. - **Construction:** Construction companies can incorporate the use of HeatTrak Heat Mats in their building designs as a new innovative feature of their projects. - **Outdoor Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts and other outdoor hospitality establishments can improve safety for guests by adding HeatTrak Heat Mats to the entryways and outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Holiday Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-floor-mat.md) - [Intelligent Textile Sensor Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trampletek-blue.md) - [Insulated Winter Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-boots.md) - [Salt-Infused Roadway Asphalts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asphalt-additive.md) - [Water-Powered Bed Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parklon-onsu-mat.md) - [Thermostatic Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermostatic-cat-bed.md) - [Safety-Optimized Winter Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-xice-snow-tires.md) - [Warming Graphene-Enhanced Desk Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-desk-pad.md) - [Water-Filled Mattress Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-heated-mattress-pad.md)