These butyl pads provide a water-tight connection between clips and roofing materials. There are 2 sizes of pads:
Price range: $7.50 through $15.95
Seal your heat tape clips to the mounting surface and any holes made from fasteners, etc. This flexible, synthetic rubber pad will help prevent water leakage through fastener holes in the roof surface. Can be used on horizontal, angled, or vertical surfaces.
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utyl pads create a waterproof seal between your heat tape clips and your roof surface. They prevent water from leaking through any nail holes or attachment points, protecting your roof from potential water damage during installation.
Each box contains 10 butyl pads, giving you enough sealing material for a typical heat tape installation project.
We offer two sizes: 1½" x 2" pads (commonly used with standard nail-on roof clips) and 3⅛" x 3⅛" pads (used with oversized glue-down clips and standing seam saddle clips). The size you need depends on which type of clips you're using for your installation.
Butyl pads work with most of our roof clip systems including Standard Nail-On roof clips (IDP-113), Single-Cradle and Double-Cradle Oversized Glue Down Clips (DDK series), and Standing Seam Saddle Clips (GVG series). Check your specific clip requirements to determine the right pad size.
Yes! These flexible synthetic rubber pads work on horizontal, angled, or vertical surfaces and are compatible with all common roofing materials including asphalt shingles, metal, slate, and flat roofs.
Absolutely. These pads are specifically designed to create a water-tight connection that prevents moisture from getting through fastener holes. They're made from flexible synthetic rubber that conforms to your roof surface for a reliable seal.
While butyl pads are designed for permanent installation, their flexible nature means they can sometimes be repositioned during initial installation. However, for best results and maximum waterproofing, we recommend using fresh pads if you need to relocate clips.
Simply place the butyl pad between your clip and the roof surface before securing the clip. The pad will compress and conform to create a watertight seal around the attachment point. No additional tools or adhesives are needed.
Yes. Each clip creates a potential entry point for water, so using a butyl pad with every clip ensures your entire heat tape system is properly sealed against moisture infiltration.
Without butyl pads, water can penetrate through nail holes or clip attachment points, potentially causing leaks, ice damage, or rot in your roof structure. These pads are an inexpensive insurance policy that protects your roof investment.
No. Butyl pads do not offer adhesive holding power. They are for sealing penetrations only. Do not rely on butyl pads to secure roof clips of any sort.
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PipeFreezePRO comes with one or more 30ft rolls of high-quality fiberglass tape, but you can use any tape with a temperature rating of 150º F and above. Self-adhesive aluminum foil tape can be used but avoid standard tapes, including electrical tape and duct tape because they lose their adhesion when exposed to heat. Remember, it’s imperative to cover the pipe/heat tape assembly with pipe insulation (1/2″ minimum thickness). Think four easy steps: 1) cable on pipe, 2) tape on cable, 3) insulation on pipe/cable and 4) tape on insulation.
Pipe Freeze PRO can be overlapped during installation. This is a fundamental advantage of self-regulating heat cable over cheap, constant wattage cable found in hardware stores is that it can be overlapped without risk of shorting out or catching fire. So yes, overlap away!
The amount of heat cable needed for pipe freeze prevention is determined by a couple of simple factors including: Length of pipe, diameter of pipe, distance to power supply and number of valves.
Most of the time, we do not recommend a spiral cable application because it’s simply not necessary. It requires 3x the cable to do the same job.
Therefore, simply use a straight, single run of cable affixed to the bottom of the pipe (think 6 o’clock position) using the provided fiberglass installation tape. Next, add 1 foot of cable for every valve because you will be wrapping the valve with cable. For pipes less than 1″ in diameter, a single cable run is sufficient. For larger pipes, two cable runs are recommended. Keep in mind that plastic pipes are less thermally conductive so you may choose to use two cable runs on larger plastic pipes to be safe. Finally, if your outlet isn’t close to the pipe you are treating, factor in enough heat cable to reach your outlet (Pipe Freeze PRO does come with a 36″ power cord).
Finally, you must install insulation on your pipe and heat cable assembly in order for the system to operate effectively. See instructions for further details.
The cable can be exposed to wetness but the thermostat must stay dry to function properly. Use Pipe Freeze PRO for pipe freeze prevention applications only.
Consider using Heat Tape Pro inside of open drain pipes as that cable is rated for use in wet areas.
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Heat Tape Pro has the most comprehensive installation system that works on almost any kind of roof type.
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Pipe Freeze Pro’s integrated thermostat turns power on and off automatically to the cable to save electricity. The thermostat is the lump located between the power cord and the heat cable. The thermostat triggers the cable to turn on at 37ºF and off at 50ºF, with a sensitivity range of +/- 4ºF. It’s a great feature that makes Pipe Freeze Pro unique among heat cables on the market.
Yes and no. The cable is approved for exposure to wet conditions but you should keep the thermostat dry for proper operation.
No. The thermostat need only be exposed to cold air. It does not hurt to have the thermostat attached to the pipe but it is not necessary. If you choose to attach it to the pipe keep in mind that the thermostat should not be covered with insulation.
No. You want the thermostat to react to the cold environment so it triggers the Pipe Freeze Pro to turn on.
Every Length of Heat Tape Pro has a cord length of 10-feet that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 100-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 100 feet of heated cable + a 10-foot unheated power cord.
Every Length of Pipe Freeze Pro has a cord length of 3-feet (36″) that is not included in the listed/state length. Meaning: A 30-foot Heat Tape pro will have a 30 feet of heated cable + a 3-foot unheated power cord.
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