Utah’s famous for its stunning scenery and perfect climate conditions in the Wasatch Front that lead to the Best Snow On Earth. However, this snow is not so great when it comes to the roof of your home. It’s easy for homes to get damaged from snow buildup and ice dams. Heat cable is essential for Utah home- and business owners to protect your property. Snow Melt Utah installs heat cable that will prevent ice dams from forming and protect the structural integrity of your home. When you have us install heat cable systems on your roof, you’re giving yourself peace of mind and security against expensive snow and ice damages.
Why You Need Heat Cable
A snow-covered roof with icicles hanging off the eaves spells trouble. This is because icicles are indicators of ice dams, which are solid masses of ice that can build up on the edges of your roof. Ice dams can tear your gutters off your home, cause mold growth, and lead to water damage to the interior and structure of your home. Heat cable prevents this.
Ice dams are formed by a thawing and refreezing cycle due to temperature differences on the surfaces of your roof. This leads to snow melting down to your eaves where it then freezes, preventing further snowmelt from draining off your roof. Backed up snowmelt can get under your shingles, cause leaks, and more.
Heat cables help by emanating heat on the edges of your roof. This prevents snow and ice buildup, keeps ice dams from forming in the first place, and allows you to target only to problem areas of your roof, as opposed to tearing the entire structure apart. Heat cables defend your roof from damage and build-up, preserving the lifespan of your house and safety of your property.
The Types Of Heat Cable
There are two primary types of heat cable that Snow Melt Utah installs: constant wattage and self-regulating. The type of heat cable that you’ll need depends on your roof.
Constant Wattage
Constant wattage heat cables are less expensive than self-regulating heat cables. They’re best for parts of Utah that don’t see extreme temperature changes and heavy snowfall, due to the fact that they emit the same amount of heat regardless of the temperature. Constant wattage heat cables can only be installed on shingle roofs, only come in specified lengths, and are installed via using clips that are first clipped and then glued onto your shingles. They have a lifespan of about 5-10 years.
Self-Regulating
Self-regulating heat cables are more expensive than constant wattage due to the fact that they can do more. If you live in a heavy snowfall area that experiences extreme temperature changes, this is the best kind for you. Self-regulating heat cables can be installed on any roofing material, including metal, and can be customized to the length of your roof. Their heat increases as the temperature drops and vice versa. They typically last 20-30 years.
How Snow Melt Utah Can Help
Snow Melt Utah is committed to providing the people of Utah with top notch heat cable services. Customer service is our number one priority. When you work with us to install your heat cable, you can expect open communication through the entire process, as well as quick, effective work that’s focused on quality. We’re very experienced in working on roofs and will be able to install your heat cables with the utmost safety.
We specialize in heat cable installation. We’ll help you determine the kind of heat cable you need. You can trust us to explain everything you need to know about heat cables, the process, and more. We don’t ever want to pressure you into a decision. Our purpose is to help people, and that means explaining things to you and ensuring that the work we do is what you need. If you have any questions or would like to have us come out and install heat cable, please don’t hesitate to contact us today!
