The type of heat tape used on roofs and gutters to prevent ice buildup is properly called heat cable.
Gutter heat trace home depot.
Beyond the short lifespan heat cables by easy heat frost king and wrap on are energy hogs.
This is probably the most popular or most sold type of ice melting heat cable as practically every big box store sells it.
But affordable roof and gutter heating systems can curb potential damage caused by ice and snow.
To 150 f or 65 c including ice or desert heat.
Most efficient in the industry at 5 watt per ft.
Includes everything needed for installation.
Prevents the formation of ice dams frozen downspouts and icicles.
Sadly we replace thousands of feet of this junk every year.
Automatic electric heat cable kit is designed for use on metal and plastic water pipes to help prevent the pipes from freezing.
Cleans with a hose.
Engineered to withstand north america s worst conditions 40.
Wrap on electric roof and gutter heat cables can be used safely on all metal plastic and vinyl gutters and or downspouts.
Heat cable is a similar product but it is designed for installation on the edge of your home s roof near the eaves.
We can help you find a heat cable that meets the needs of your home.
The term heat tape refers to another product an insulated electrical wire applied to water pipes to keep them from freezing and bursting.
It comes pre assembled for easy installation.
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Heat cable roof and gutter clips labels and complete.
If you live in an area with snow and ice in the wintertime investing in a heat cable now can save you costly repairs in the future.
We install more heat cables that any firm in the country and fully 20 of the work we do is the replacement failed ice dam heat cable systems manufactured by easy heat frost king and wrap on.
The thermwell 30 ft.
This kit has a built in thermostat.
The heat cable prevents ice from forming allowing the melting snow and ice to find a runoff path into the downspout and away from your home.
The asbestos free formulation provides weather resistance flexibility and ease of application.