Deicing roof cable installation

They cannot come in contact with each other, which is often necessary and if they do they will burn out and they typically only last a few years. A temporary fix at best. Self-Regulating SR cables are of a higher quality.

They vary the wattage along the length of the cable based on the ambient temperature outside making them longer lasting with increased energy efficiencies. These cables can come in contact with each other with no harm to the cable and they have a much more durable, heavy duty jacket that will stand up to the most extreme elements on your roof and in your gutters. But not all SR cables are treated equally. With many years of proven reliable service, North Shore Electric uses a higher grade Heat Trace Self-Regulating de-icing cable that not only is a tough commercial grade cable but backed by a manufacturer's 10 Year limited Warranty.

North Shore Electric takes the guess work out of the installation and provides a complete, safe and long lasting system. Call for more information and to schedule an evaluation for your home or building today.

The official name is De-Icing cables. Some call them heat tapes, some call them gutter cables but what you want to accomplish is to provide channels on the roof, gutters and downspouts to melt snow and ice and to provide a clear channel for the water to flow off the roof and away from the building. RID Remote Indicator. MPS Troubleshooting Guide. DTC Control Warranty. MPS Control Warranty. Enclosed Contactor Panel. Custom Panel. Typical Wiring for Contactor Panel.

Panels Warranty. Roof De-Icing Accessories To keep roof de-icing cable neatly in place around primary roof drains and scuppers, consider this lightweight Roof Drain System for flat membrane roofs. Roof Drain System. Heat tape, when installed and functioning properly, can help to minimize the likelihood water will build up behind an ice dam and cause a leak. If you truly want to prevent ice dams in Minneapolis you need to go to the source.

Click here for more info on the causes of ice dams. What is causing them? More often than not you will find the answer will be a combination of lack of insulation, insufficient ventilation and an excessive number of warm air bypasses into the attic space.

If you can address the ventilation, insulation and warm air bypasses you can greatly minimize the likelihood of ice dam formation. We always encourage homeowners to take the necessary steps to properly deal with the sources that are contributing to ice dam formation before recommending heat cables. Whether it be the sealing of warm air leaks into your attic space, adding more insulation, or providing proper ventilation for your unconditioned spaces, there are certain things that can be done with your home to minimize the likelihood of ice dams and prevent damage to your home.

All this being said, are we saying that we would not recommend heating cables? Absolutely not! Sometimes, it is far too invasive or expensive to properly air seal, ventilate and insulate the conditioned spaces of your home. Heat tape definitely provide a legitimate alternate course of action. When installed properly heat cables can prevent damage to the house caused by ice dams. The cost of heat tape varies greatly from one project to the next depending on variables such as roof pitch and height, eave depth and length, cable type, gutter configuration and overall system design.

We do not touch heat tape sold at big box stores such as Home Depot, Menards or Lowes because it is absolute junk. The products we install are professional grade and will last for many years, unlike the big box cables. We regularly tear out big box heat cables and replace them with quality cables because the cheap ones fail so quickly.

Put quite simply, we are pros. We will assess your situation with diligence and figure out proper courses of action. If not, we can give estimates for heating tape and install those for you. Three year limited warranty- If you are not completely satisfied with HEATIT heating cable, please don't hesitate to contact us in any time.

Pre-assembled, ready to install, no maintenance required. Easy instruction manual, clips and spacers are included. Designed to prevent ice build up, known as ice dams, from forming on roofs and in gutters and downspouts. Different lengths are available; Suitable for most roof and gutter configurations. Testing the cable before the installation. Uncoil the heat cable completely so it does not touch, cross over or overlap on itself.

Do not plug in the cable until it has been completely uncoiled. Plug cable in, and in approximately 5 minutes, you should feel slightly warm to the touch.