Can I install only on roof and not in the gutters
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.
1103950
If there is no gutter that would be fine, but if there is a gutter I would put it in the gutter also or your gutter may fill up with ice.
1103951
Yes you can. I have separate cables - one for a section of my roof, the other for a gutter/downspout.
1103952
Yes you can install it in gutters as per instructions - you need to double back with the line. It works.
1103953
The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the heat tape in only the gutters and downspout. Good luck. The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the... » Read More The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the heat tape in only the gutters and downspout. Good luck. « Show Less
1103954
Yes... not recommended. ... you risk ice build up in the gutter, soffit and fascia areas.... which can lead to water damage.
1103955
I believe the instructions suggest letting the cable drape into the gutter when installing it on the roof, so that it breaks the ice in both the gutter and roof edge. This can be used in just the gutter OR just the roof. I even read a review where the guy draped it on his sidewalk and/or driveway to melt things so he didn't have to shovel....then coiled it back up when everything was melted. I use it for bottom heat to grow plants in my greenhouse. I find these cables useful for more than their listed purpose.
120804
Yes. You can mount on west side roof. My house has roof on both south on west but still I mounted on west side because west side works even better for attics because fan runs till late afternoon when attic is the hottest. If you face south it will work more effectively during noon and early afternoon but will not be so effective the late afternoon/early evening when sun is to the west side. Your attic is not extremely hot until noon or later so why waste solar energy during that time.
519891
Yes. I installed outside but under roof eve. It gets hit by sprinklers all the time. No issues whatsoever so far.
1392928
Sure just lay it in gutter. It can be overlapped if you want to. I put this up for this season and it works great! I just plug it in just before a storm and leave it on for a week or as long or short as necessary.
2110776
I have it under a lean to roof that we hang out in, not exposed to full sun or rain, thanks
21756
I would not install this over the roof top exposing it to exterior elements. run it through your addict if possible.
2159617
I think you could. You would only need to cut the overhang of each roof on the end where the side doors go and of course you won't want to install the side doors. Should be simple.
1785639
No. The package includes tracks that fit into already-installed side rails, along with the cross rails. If you have no side rail elements of any kind already on your roof then this package is not sufficient, sorry.
460961
Apologies for being so vague ... but it depends. First you have to hang the gutter and the metal roof may or may not allow you to hang a gutter. You may need to construct a "fascia" and hang that from the roof and then attach the stainless steel gutter guard from the fascia board. Some friends and I did just that ... and it was a complex bit of "cabinet work" to say the least. The word "Macguiver" comes to mind. [Hope I spelled Macguiver correctly.]
305724
Here is a link to the one I used. I didn't mount it on the roof, but it says you can:Lifetime 9594 Universal Mounting KitScott
1594110
No, i would only recomend this unit if you have a roof so it can be mounted right there above you.
15577
No they cant - you have to have some sort of mounting rack on the roof. Malone makes the HR20™ MPG453 that will work on a bare roof, or you can look an roof kits from other mfgrs like Thule or Yakima.
736102
I would not install it outside unless you can cover the unit from the weather.
416375
I mounted these myself to my car. They are practically mounted on roof already. They can not be dropped any lower. Sorry. You either need a smaller cargo box or you need to remove cargo box and only install when you really need to use it. Sorry.
601223
You can install them yourself fairly easy. Took me bout 30 mins to do with the instructions and tools provided. I used a step ladder for easier access to the top of the roof.
2052392
Unfortunately, we couldn't with the roof on. If you remove the roof, you can do it. I was disappointed in that, because I wanted to move it from the deck to inside the living room.
675126
Get on the roof with a long string. Place the string where you are going to run your heat. This takes some time but will save you lots of time later. Rember to add for you gutters and dawn spouts. Add all your totals and give it ten extra feet. Take your time and good luck. This stuff works great if installed correctly.