Kevin Hale

Kevin Hale is a business development manager in the building solutions division of the global polymer manufacturer REHAU. His background is in mechanical design, layout, and value engineering for the radiant heating, cooling, plumbing, underground pre-insulated piping, and geothermal markets. He has been with REHAU since 2008 and previously worked for years at a regional plumbing and heating wholesale distributor in Colorado Springs, Colo. Kevin graduated from Colorado State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He can be reached at kevin.hale@rehau.com.

This Is The Place Heritage Park entrance located on the east side of Salt Lake City.

Radiant Comfort Report Spring 2025 Edition

Massive snow melt system provides safety for state park

Robust and flexible REHAU RAUPEX piping in one of area’s largest snow and ice melting systems helps State Park Welcome Center guests walk safely all winter long.

Kevin Hale

July 28, 2025

In a hydronic snow and ice melting (SIM) system, warm water/glycol circulates through pipes embedded in concrete slabs to melt snow and ice above. With sensors, the system automatically activates based on temperature and moisture, effectively melting snow on contact by evaporating it or directing water to drains.

Pipe quality can make or break a snow- and ice-melting (SIM) system

CASE STUDY

Snow- and ice-melt system helps State Park welcome guests all winter long

Contractors installed 40,173 feet of 3/4-inch RAUPEX crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) O2 barrier pipe in 165 loops, serviced by nine custom-made manifolds.

Kevin Hale

May 10, 2022

Facilities and grounds managers who operate in colder climates know all too well that snow and ice management can be a significant expense and time-consuming challenge. The obvious and direct costs of plow and snow hauling services as well as the chemical and salt requirements are labor and equipment intensive, and are often only the tip of the literal iceberg.