7 Tips for Installing Heat Tape in Open Downspouts
Master heat tape installation in open downspouts with these 7 professional tips. Ensure proper protection and avoid common installation mistakes.
‘Heat Tape’ vs. ‘Heat Cable’
What is the difference between heat tape and heat cable? In short: nothing. The terms heat cable and heat tape are used interchangeably to describe a special class of wires that use electrical resistance to generate heat. Heat tape and heat cable are the most common variations of the nomenclature but many others exist, including heat coils, […]
Ice Dam Removal: What You Need to Know
The Problem with Ice Dams Ice dams cause damage by trapping water on the roof and forcing it into places it was never meant to go. That water works its way under shingles, through nail holes, into soffits and wall cavities, leading to stained ceilings, rotted wood, mold growth, and costly interior repairs. When ice […]
Roof & Gutter Heat Cable System Overview
Components of a Typical Roof & Gutter Heat Tape System Some heat cable installation projects involve a handful of basic parts. Cable, GripClips™, ThermaCord™, CableGuard™. Done. There are many projects that involve a variety of roof materials and site conditions that involve much more, however. Below is a look at some of the most common […]
Heat Cable Installation: Gutter Downspouts and Ground Drains, Part One
Heat Tape in Gutters & Downspouts Typical gutter downspouts on residential homes are either 2″ x 3″ or 3″ x 4″. It’s acceptable to install a single or a double run of Heat Tape PRO™ self-regulating heat cable in the standard downspout (See 1 in drawing). Check out our installation tips for open-faced commercial downspouts […]
How to Install Heat Tape on Flat Roofs: Part One
This is the first in our series outlining the installation of roof de-icing cable on flat roofs. For the purpose of this discussion, ‘flat’ roofs will include the two primary membrane systems in North America; EPDM (commonly referred to as ‘rubber’) and TPO (Thermoplastic polyolefin). Regardless of slope, Heat Tape PRO self-regulating heat cable is […]