Here are the basic steps for installing new heat cable along a roof eave and gutter.
How to install heat tape on a metal roof.
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.
Installing heat tape on a standing seam roof with the s 5 sr heat tape clip.
Route the cable from the electrical outlet to the starting point on the roof.
I won t drill holes in the roof.
My question is how can i attach heat tape to the metal roof so it won t blow off.
The snow ice builds up there and stays all winter.
Clip the starting point of the cable to a shingle that is slightly further up the roof than the outside wall.
There s two main products used to install heat tape on your standing seam metal roof.
Unique heat tape cable systems for the roof valley and the roof flashing on metal roofs.
Heat tape metal roofs.
The ice will back up under the roof some.
Heat cable ul listed to prevent ice dams.