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3 Alternate Methods of Gutter De-Icing Cable Installation

There are many ways to terminate heat cable at the mouth of a downspout. In this case study, we explore three such methods. And all situations is important to remember that heat cables at downspout openings are frequently damaged. Cable Guard is a simple answer to that problem

7 Tips for Installing Heat Tape in Open Downspouts

heat tape in open downspouts

We receive calls from architects, contractors and commercial property owners from around the country about the best approach to keeping ice from accumulating in open downspouts. Here we explore the best practices in terms of managing ice in open downspouts

Roof Deicing with Heat Cable part 1

How high up the roof do you need to install heat cable to prevent ice dams on a standard sloped roof system? In this case study we explore the “6 inch rule” in addition to the basics behind standard Ice Dam formation. Heat cable, tracing height is all about soffit depth

HTP Troubleshooting Guide

Heat Tape PRO™ is a heavy-duty product designed to last many years under demanding conditions. When problems do happen, the vast majority of those issues can be diagnosed using our comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for Roof & Gutter De-Icing Cable.

PFP Troubleshooting Guide

Pipe Freeze PRO™ is a heavy-duty product designed to last many years under demanding conditions. When problems do happen, the vast majority of those issues can be diagnosed using our comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for Pipe Heat Trace Cable

4 Steps to Measuring for Your Heat Cable System

measuring for heat tape

Before developing our intelligent Heat Tape Calculator, we used to ask customers to do all sorts of math to figure out what length of cable they needed and how many roof clips to buy. Now, all you need to is plug a couple of simple numbers into the calculator.

Installing Heat Cable on Standing Seam Roofs

Use LEO-215 StickyClips™ self-adhesive heat cable clips to install Heat Tape PRO on standing seam metal roofs, or rubber membranes, or just about anything smooth. The width and height of the metal roof seams are not relevant because the clips are adhered to flat surface of the metal roof.

Is My Heat Cable Working?

Let’s take a look at a collection of standard 6 watt/foot self-regulating heat cable in a variety of environmental conditions. Knowing whether or not your heat tape system is working can be tricky (one reason why people love the GlowCap™).

Heat Cable Roof Clips, Part 3

An introduction to the Radiant Solutions company heat tape clip family including our popular heat cable separator clip, the classic nail on roof clip, our 16″ copper clip for slate roofs and our Cable Guard, which protects cable against damage in common areas

Heat Cable Roof Clips, Part 2

An introduction to the Radiant Solutions company heat tape clip family including the our butyl pads for roof clips, our standing seam metal roof clip, the S5 roof clamp and our patent-pending S5 roof clamp adapter for heat cable installation