A method and apparatus are provided for remediation of near surface soils, pavements and other surfaces using a radiant heating plate, an insulating layer, and a vapor barrier above the radiant heating plate and below the insulation. The radiant heating plate transfers thermal energy to the surface primarily...http://www.google.de/patents/US5553189?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5553189 - Radiant plate heater for treatment of contaminated surfaces