Heat Lines For Gutters

Easy heat adks roof de icing cable prevents this water and ice damage by providing a clear path for melting water to flow off the roof.

Heat lines for gutters. Prevents dangerous icicles from building up over pathways and doors. Measure the depth of the eave overhang from the edge of the roof not the gutter straight back to the outside wall. The versatile design adapts to most roof and gutter configurations. The adks de icing cable is installed over the unheated portions of the roof above the overhang or into gutters or downspouts to create an ice free pathway for melting water to drain.

You will start by determining the length of heat cable you need. Choose a preassembled cable available in lengths between 6 and 100 feet which plugs into a standard grounded outlet. Heat trace cable is safe for metal plastic or wooden downspouts and gutters and it will not overheat even if overlapped. This product is intended for the sole use of preventing ice dams from forming on inclined roofs with tab shingles in gutters and downspouts.

Heat cables can also be used for roof and gutter deicing purposes. Extensive snow and ice buildup can subject the roof to extensive damage too. When ice dams form melting snow and ice can cause water pooling on walkways below. A heat cable for gutters may have a series of sensors built into it.

These measure the temperature and moisture in the area. This saves money as it only draws power when there s the potential of ice in the area. With these sensors in place the heat cable turns itself off and on as needed. Measure the length of your roof line.