Hot Edge Roof System Reviews

Hot edge s roof ice melt system incorporates ul approved 12 watt self regulating ice melt cable with a specifically engineered low profile metal raceway.

Hot edge roof system reviews.

It is keeping the roof edge clear of ice just as advertised. Zmesh heated strips installed under asphalt shingles. Hot edge heated drip edge sold direct or installed by approved contractors. Heat cable heat tape heat wire hot wires heated silicone panels aluminum metal tracks deicing cable roof heat cable and ice melt cable.

The theory behind a hot roof system is that rather than allowing heat to escape through your roof you contain it in your attic space which can save on utility costs in theory. Other names roof heat tape systems are. They make roof heat tape systems meant to prevent ice dams on the roof edge roof valley gutters and downspouts of homes and commercial buildings. Here is what installing an integrated roof de icing system looks like.

The most commonly chosen and installed roofing system. Manchester nh the hotedge system met and exceeded expectations. We are looking forward to the next one mike l. Zig zag heating cable concept laying heat cable on a roof edge in a zig zag pattern is a flawed concept for the following reasons.

Hotedge is the least expensive and most effective roof edge ice prevention product on the market. Here are some of the pros and cons of each type of roofing system. Not only does it look good because it blends well with the roof but i like that i can remove the electrical connection from the soffit to the electric outlet in the summer. Sold by ice dam solutions and installed by a network of local dealers.

Another plus is that as long as the total roof load doesn t exceed 80 psf and as long as the trusses or rafters aren t spaced more than 24 in. Designed to firmly press the cable against the existing roof edge the system creates a warm surface to prevent snowmelt from refreezing before it drains to ground level. On center the true 1 2 in thick zip system roof panels don t require the use of h clips to stiffen the sheathing.