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.
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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)
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Radiant Solutions has the most comprehensive installation system for Heat Tape that exists. We make accessories to install heat tape on almost any kind of roof.
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This includes, but is not limited to:
The type of roof you have determines the roof clips and accessories needed. Check out our Heat Tape Installation Accessories.
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:
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