7 Tips for Installing Heat Tape in Open Downspouts

Master heat tape installation in open downspouts with these 7 professional tips. Ensure proper protection and avoid common installation mistakes.

Heat Cable Installation: Gutter Downspouts and Ground Drains, Part One

Heat Tape in Gutters & Downspouts 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 run of Heat Tape PRO™ self-regulating heat cable in the standard downspout (See 1 in drawing). Check out our installation tips for open-faced commercial downspouts […]

How to Install Heat Tape on Flat Roofs: Part One

This is the first in our series outlining the installation of roof de-icing cable on flat roofs. For the purpose of this discussion, ‘flat’ roofs will include the two primary membrane systems in North America; EPDM (commonly referred to as ‘rubber’) and TPO (Thermoplastic polyolefin). Regardless of slope, Heat Tape PRO self-regulating heat cable is […]

Heat Tape for Gutters & Downspouts

Heat Tape to Keep Downspouts and Gutters Flowing Frozen gutters and downspouts can be a hidden cause of winter leaks, both near the roof and around your foundation. When water can’t exit your gutters it can back up into the eaves and get into your walls. Another problem related to ice in your gutters is […]

3 Alternate Methods of Gutter De-Icing Cable Installation

There are many ways to terminate heat cable at the mouth of a downspout. In this case study, we explore three such methods. And all situations is important to remember that heat cables at downspout openings are frequently damaged. Cable Guard is a simple answer to that problem

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

Roof 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