The most common cause of ice dams is uneven or inadequate roof insulation or other causes of temperature fluctuations that allow the snow to melt and run down the roof -refreezing when it hits the colder part of the roof over the eaves. Snow Guards are designed to prevent snow or ice from causing an avalanche off the roof which could cause it to fall onto landscaping or pedestrians below. Not to be confused with Gutter Guards Snow Guards are another useful addition for roofs in snowy climates. Heated cable for your gutters is a necessity in areas with very harsh winters, and heavy snowfall -helping to prevent the formation of ice dams and water from entering your home. It is essential that the heat cable be turned on just prior to snowfall for optimal results. This allows your gutters to only deal with water, not ice.
Therefore, when snow on the roof starts to melt, it will hit a warm gutter guard and a warm gutter, preventing ice and snow from building up in your gutter system. With the gutter guard on, it traps all the heat from the heat tape inside, allowing the whole gutter system to stay warm. This method not only works great, but it looks great. This way the shingles aren’t affected, the heat tape is protected, and you’re only heating the gutters. We use Weather-Ready heat tape that is only installed on the inside of the gutters and downspouts. Heat Tape works better inside a Gutter System The Ice can still clog your gutters and build up because the water flow is restricted.Īdditionally, this method was proven to cause more damage to the roof, overtime, than having no cable at all and may violate your roof’s warranty. Installing Heat Tape on the roof may melt the snow and ice on the roof but does not prevent ice damming from occurring in and on your gutters. In extreme cases, the added weight of accumulated snow and ice can also cause gutters to pull away from your home, cracking, or falling down completely. In addition, the buildup of large icicles dangling on the roof’s edge above walkways and driveways can be a hazard during the winter months. The resulting water damage can become a nightmare for you and your home.ĭuring harsh winters, homeowners can experience unprecedented damage due to ice damming leading to greater repair costs. If you are a homeowner in a colder climate and have to deal with snow and ice on your roof, there is always that nagging concern about ice dams causing a leak.
Why Gutter Guards are an important part of a Heated Gutter System.Īre Heated Gutters Safe? What about potential fire hazards? Heat Tape works better inside a Gutter System. The heat tape warms the gutter during winter weather to prevent the problems caused by snow and ice build-up. Using Heat Tape To Create A Heated GutterĪ heated gutter system is made up of a gutter and self-regulating heat tape threaded into your gutters and downspouts under a gutter guard system.
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