Roof Heat Trace Installation

For roof drains leading into a heated area a loop of heating cable is installed to a typical depth of 2 feet.

Roof heat trace installation.

Diy here is a complete installation guide for easy heating products which can also be used as a reference for other brands. Warmzone gutter trace systems and heat cable. To install roof heating cables you must first apply shingle clips to the structure. Route the cable from the electrical outlet to the starting point on the roof.

Run zigzags to create 15 wide triangles running the cable from the overhang to the warm area of your roof. For dome drains on roof trace the roof around the dome drain in a 5 pointed star pattern about 18 inches out from the center of the dome then enter the drain about 2 feet and come back out of the drain. Secure the roof cable with brackets affixed to each shingle where the roof cable bends. Run the cable back.

Warmzone roof deicing and radiant gutter trace systems have been installed in most cold regions throughout northern america and are still the most effective and discreet for roof deicing. Here are the basic steps for installing new heat cable along a roof eave and gutter. Run the end of the roof cable along the inside of your gutter and down the gutter s downspout. Starting at the bottom left or right edge corner of the surface near the gutters apply clips to the third or fourth row of shingles approximately eight to twelve inches apart.

Want to see how we install it. Membrane roof pv tpo epdm etc use belt loop approach attach with adhesive. It is fairly simple to install this system yourself all you need is a ladder that is long enough to reach your roof and a ladder stabilizer bar to make sure it doesn t slide to the side and to prevent falls injuries. Use a run of heater cable in the gutter.

Metal roofs over air plywood or insulation should be added under the eave. Refer to page 8 for design options standard 4 6 gutters use 1 run of heat trace cable in gutter.