Metal Roof Heat Trace

The s 5 base is designed to clamp onto the seam of a metal roof as the s 5 clip holds your ice dam heat tape into position.

Metal roof heat trace.

Metal roofs sfp rib heated rib system the snofree heated rib system is to be used on standing seam roofing. Measure the depth of the eave overhang from the edge of the roof not the gutter straight back to the outside wall. The s 5 heat tape roof clip is a new patented roof clip design specifically for standing seam applications with a focus on ease of install and effectiveness. Can be set up in a single or dual clip configuration.

Zig zag cables for metal roofs. Even on metal roofs the sun and building heat combine to melt accumulated snow at the roof snow interface. If the eave overhang is 12 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement determined in step 1 by 4. Whichever method you choose avoid climbing up onto the roof to melt or remove the ice yourself so you don t get injured and call a professional if you need extra help.

Accumulated snow can move down the roof just like a glacier. Snow is porous and allows water to flow. Heat tape metal roofs. Cozycabin roof snow de icing heat cable self regulating heating cable tape for water pipes and gutters electric heat trace for ice dam prevention 30 feet 4 0 out of 5 stars 3 40 99 40.

Water will flow as long as the roof surface stays above freezing. Allowing for easier installation than other standing seam heat tape clips our metal roof clip can be installed 3 times faster because the clips can be installed on your s5s base without the cable and then can be easily adjusted without the need to unscrew hardware. Heat cable ul listed to prevent ice dams. The sfp rib easily attaches to each rib to create an open channel for flowing water to easily continue off the roof.

Roofing panel is a simple solution to avoiding loose fitting cables that can be a possible problem when ice slides down the metal roof cavity. For metal roofs this can become a virtual avalanche. Unique heat tape cable systems for the roof valley and the roof flashing on metal roofs. If you still have snow or ice on your metal roof there are several different tools you can use to melt the snow like heat cables calcium chloride or hot water.

If the eave is between 12 and 24 inches deep multiply the roof line measurement by 5 3. Ice is not porous and will trap water. It is used in conjunction with the s 5 base which needs to be purchased separately.