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A Visual Guide to Metal Roof Heat Tape Styles & Clips

metal roofs and heat tape

There are a lot of different types of sheet metal roofs and we have developed intelligent solutions for heat cable installation on each of them. Heat Tape PRO Self-Regulating Heat Cable is approved for use on all types of metal roofing

De-icing Heat Cable on Rubber Roofs: Installation Tips

heat tape on flat roof

Radiant Solutions Company has developed two innovative roof clips for installing heat tape on low-slope and flat roof surfaces. The DDK series is adhered to membranes using SB-190 adhesive while the LEO-215 comes with a 3M VHB pad.

Heat Cable on Flat Roofs: Scuppers & Drains, Part 1

Heat tape on flat roofs scuppers and drains

The Grip Clip™ is the only heat cable clip in the world that does not threaten the warranty of asphalt shingle roof systems. No nails or adhesives are needed. Grip Clips™ also work well in valleys because the arm of the clips places the heat tape near the centerline of the valley

How to Use Grip Clips to install Heat Cable in Valleys

The Grip Clip™ is the only heat cable clip in the world that does not threaten the warranty of asphalt shingle roof systems. No nails or adhesives are needed. Grip Clips™ also work well in valleys because the arm of the clips places the heat tape near the centerline of the valley

Heat Tape on Metal Roofs Installation Tips, Part 1

Heat Tape on Metal Roofs

Historically, there have been two methods for installing heat tape on standing seam metal roofs: 1) Glue clips to the surface or, 2) Use compression-based roof clamps that grip onto the standing seam. The GVG Heat Tape Clip is a clever answer to those challenges

Preventing Ice Dams in Valleys Using Heat Cable

Preventing Ice Dams in Valleys

Use the Radiant Solutions Company IDP-113 Nail On Roof Clip to secure heat cable near valleys as illustrated here. Although not the preferred method by most installers, old school contractors still swear by this tried and true roof clip

Hardwire Connection Kit Use Study: Heat Cable on Dormer

Hardwire connection kit heat tape on dormer

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 heat cable run in the standard downspout. It’s a good idea to use CableGuard to protect your tape system against common damage at these locations

Gutter & Downspout Heat Tape Installation with Ground Drain

Gutter & Downspout heat tape installation with ground drain

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 heat cable run in the standard downspout. It’s a good idea to use CableGuard to protect your cable system against common damage at these locations

How to Install Heat Tape on Flat Roofs – Part 1

installing heat tape on flat roofs

Below is an illustration to demonstrate two methods of installing heat tape on a flat roof with valleys. This is the first in our series outlining the installation of roof de-icing cable on flat roofs. ‘flat’ roofs will include the two primary systems in; EPDM (commonly referred to as ‘rubber’) and TPO

Roof De-Icing Cable for Ice Dam Prevention

De-Icing Cable for Ice Dam Prevention

Here is a helpful rendering to show some of the most common areas where heat tape is used for roof and gutter de icing. Click on any of the circled areas to find the product you need. You will be brought directly to the product page and given a lot more information