Is this safe to use on a roof to prevent ice dams?
222270
I've never used it on my roof, but it's not good on sidewalks as it ruins the patio blocks! I do not recommend this product!
222271
Not sure if you could use it to prevent. This stuff gets pretty hot when exposed to water and the effectiveness will eventually taper off. I would think even a small snow fall would activate it for a little while and then you would need to lay down more.
1989448
Yes. I have had mine for about a year. However, you should note that when you have a 50-60 MPH wind event, you'll have to inspect the structure as the poles may come apart. I think this is reasonable. And, you'll need a broom to coax a snow or ice load off the roof's surface day to day. Accumulation of ice is accute at the edge of the roof and must be periodically inspected and maticulously removed. Tom Lehmann
1347338
Yes, you can install Easy Heat ADKS-500 on a metal standing seam roof, but the problem is how to keep the cable in place so that the weight of the snow and ice doesn't force the clips and cable to slide down to the eaves, rendering the whole system inoperative. I tried to solve the problem with 75-pound magnets with a hook to hold the cable. They did not work. Heavy snow on the roof creates a tremendous weight. I solved the problem by attaching Alpine SnowGuards to the standing seams, then looping the cable around the guard. The guards attach firmly with machine screws and keep the snow from sliding down and the heated cable melts enough snow to allow a drip to the gutter to avoid an ice jam. How far down the downspout should you run the tape? All the way down and a few inches out the end. If you don't go all the way through the downspout, an ice jam will certainly form where the tape ends, defeating its purpose. I found that the EasyHeat instructions are complete and easy to follow. The snowguards will add an extra cost to your setup but it seems to be the best solution. Mine have been up there on a 26-foot section of the roof for close to 10 years now. They do the job.
783767
I am not sure. I used it on an old alum mobil home roof. I have just gotten my first rain and snow on it and "NO LEAKS" It ha s a very sticky surface that adhears to the roof with a shinny alum layer on top. Easy to use. Hope this helps.
1694145
We stapled ours to the trusses of our low-pitched roof. If you put it right on top of the insulation, it'll act as a vapor barrier, which you may or may not want.
435980
Yes, of course. Just clean the roof and coat it with the rubber coating. It should stick fine.
368370
Yes, but you don't want to push down onto the wires. I tend to rake most of the snow, leaving about 2 inches of snow on the roof. Obviously you have to be careful or you can pull the wires out of the roof.
1814771
I have had great results on copper ornnaments but I have not used it on a roof,maybe you can try it on a small section.
719314
I use it outside in the snow and rain without any problems. It appears sealed, and I have not had any problems after a winter of use, but do not know that this was a recommended use....
615029
You could but I wouldn't. Leave it on as long as there is snow on the roof. But maybe you don't get much snow?
1983491
Yes, it sticks to any thing very well. I put mine over snow seal roofing.Hope this helps
780218
I would call the manufacturer but I have not had any problems with using it with the liquid roof repair.
20299
I have had them on for a couple of years, and they have been effective at preventing ice dams. I found that the clips that hold them to the shingles were a little flimsy as far as gripping the shingle, so I used an adhesive to hold the clips more firmly to the shingles. Note, that you cannot expect to drag a roof rake across these heating cables, but the purpose of the cabels is to avoid the use of a roof rake. I used the cables on the shed dormer on the back of my house which is difficult to access with a roof rake.
1179181
I only used once on my ceiling to prevent leakage when it rains and it worked. I am very cautious about usage since it is toxic and it should be used with protective mask and gloves. Make sure you protect your health when using. READ directions very carefully. The dangers are NOT advertized on TV. God bless
1103949
I installed mine on the roof AND the gutters as it would be of no value if the gutters froze solid. Ice dams would still form without a way for the melted water to get away.
1597973
Absolutely. As soon as you apply it, you'll hear the crackling as the ice begins to melt. Same as you would if you threw road salt onto it -- except this is more environmentally friendly.
368369
that would depend on how its installed. I our case we don't use the cable on a roof. We lay it in our driveway to melt drain channels into hard packed snow and ice - short term use now and then. HTH