The S-5-S is a base-clamp used for mounting on standing seam roofs. For installation of Ice Dam Heat Tape, use along with our S-5 SR Clip.
Price range: $9.50 through $239.95
The S-5 is the preeminent solution for any mounting application on standing seam roofs. Combined with our S-5 SR Heat Tape Clip, ice dam heat tape can easily be mounted to your standing seam roof. Using the S-5 SR Clip your heat tape is re-positionable and doesn’t require any tools to loosen or alter the position of your heat tape.
The S-5-S (“S” stands for snap-lock) is a non-penetrating, standing seam metal roof (SSMR) clamp. The S is designed for most popular vertical snap-together profiles — typically with vertical dimensions of 1.5” (38 mm) and 1.75” (44 mm).
The S is also the perfect solution for traditional, single-fold (angle-seam) horizontal profiles of 1” (25 mm) and 1.5” (38 mm) seam height dimensions and all similar seam types.
In order for the S-5-S to fit the types of seams illustrated below, the finished seam must:
Installation is as simple as placing the clamp on the seam and tightening the round point Torx Drive (T30) setscrews to the specified tension. Then, affix ancillary items using the included bolt. (See Linked Installation Manual Above)
“Heat Tape Pro did exactly what I needed it to do. Now I don’t have to worry about water leaking into my house, because I can tell when it’s working by the little light on the end of the cable.”
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Professional Installer
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We are building a hand guide to identify what kind of roof you have and find the clips that can/should be used with that roof-type.
View the Guide Explaining What Clips You Need Here
We have a guide on How to Measure for Purchasing Heat Tape that will help you. Once you have your measurements, you can find our Heat Tape Calculator here.
The terms heat cable, heat tape and heat trace are all used interchangeably to described heated cables used to protect pipes from freezing, preventing roof and gutter ice dams from forming and for safeguarding temperature sensitive components.
Other terms we’ve seen used regarding Heat Tape are:
Check out our full list of Frequently Asked Questions on our FAQ Page.
Take a Look at Our Heat Tape Installation Case Studies
Learn a Bit about Ice Dams and How & Why they Form
