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™).
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
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
An introduction to the ever-growing family of Radiant Solutions Company heat tape roof clips including the best selling Grip Clip, the Multi-Purpose Clip, the Corrugated Metal Roof Clip and the Jumbo Flat Roof Glue Down Clip, which is used for installing heat cable of both flat roofs and metal roofs.
When it comes to installing heat tape on metal roofs, roof clamps are a common choice. These devices are relatively simple to install and provide a sturdy anchor point for self-regulating heat cable without any adhesives needed (or penetrations associated with other methods).
An introduction to the Radiant Solutions company flat roof heat tape installation system. This is the first in our series outlining the installation of roof de-icing cable on flat roofs including commercial flat roofs, roof drains and heat tape clips for all membrane roof systems
The JS-222 Corrugated Metal Roof Clip solves a simple problem: How to install heat tape quickly and safely on corrugated and trapezoidal (‘R-Panel’) sheet metal roofing. See Case Study #113 for an overview of all RSC metal roof heat cable clip options.
Here we explore the relationship between heated gutter guards and the formation and/or severity of ice dams. In summary, in order for these systems to be effective in preventing ice dams, the heated area needs to extend above the exterior wall-to-roof intersection.
Generally speaking, the tee and splice kit is an underutilized thing. They allow for the simple repair of self-regulating heat tape that is damaged. They also allow you to quickly create a branch of heat cable that travels to a different area such as a dormer with a valley.
Do gutters cause ice dams? Do they make ice dams worse? Is it necessary to install heat cable on the roof to prevent damage from ice dams, or would it suffice to install the cable in the gutters? Let’s look at the relationship between gutters and ice dams
