Ice Dam Roof Systems

Winter temperature fluctuations freeze thaw cycles.

Ice dam roof systems.

Heatizon roof deicing systems ice dam prevention products and heat tracing cables using tuff cable zmesh and guttermelt help prevent snow and ice problems on roofs and ease the potential liabilities caused by snow and ice around eaves drains valleys entire roof systems and any pathways where water or fluids have the potential to freeze. From new england to colorado our ice dam prevention products can successfully prevent your ice dam and icicle problems. L shaped flashing made of steel can be installed by a homeowner or a roofer. Once this thick ice forms it prevents melting snow from running off the roof.

Summit s systems focus heat to right where it s needed. The melted snow turns into water that starts running down the roof surface underneath the snow pack. Snow starts to melt in certain areas of the roof which are warmer than others due to heat loss from the attic. When the water reaches the colder edges at the bottom of the roof it refreezes forming a wall of ice.

Purchasing flashing to cover the area where the stones or bricks meet the roof will help prevent ice dams from forming. 70 less heat trace cable significant energy savings for both you and the enviroment. Heat loss from the building through insulation chimney roof vents. Expect to pay just a few hundred dollars if you hire a pro.

Heated roof systems offers you our exclusive patented technology that provides a concealed snow melt mat placed under various roofing material to eliminate ice dams. An ice dam is a solid ridge of ice that forms along the edges of your roof. Snow buildup on the roof. What causes ice dams.

Our mats can be placed under asphalt shingles synthetic slate and shake and both standing seam and pro panel roofing giving you the continuous look to the roof edge. Hotedge has the first only roof edge panel system to pass ul standards. This wall of ice is commonly referred to as an ice dam because it traps the melting water like a dam. Revolutionary design heats more roof surface with less heat trace cable.

Solar heating during winter days with below freezing nights one or a combination of these factors contribute to ice dam formation learn more. Do it on your own and costs will range from 20 to 350. Roof ice melt systems.