Heated Metal Roof

The snofree heated rib system is to be used on standing seam roofing.

Heated metal roof.

All sfp systems come standard with a durable 30 year kynar finish to match most desired looks. Heat cable ul listed to prevent ice dams. Unique heat tape cable systems for the roof valley and the roof flashing on metal roofs. Metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat which can reduce cooling costs by 10 25.

Metal roofs are a very common and effective roofing material yet they still are susceptible to ice dams. The snofree heated panel system gives an aesthetically pleasing look to any structure while keeping a more efficient and cleaner method to eliminate ice dam issues in a valley or dormer. Our mats can be placed under asphalt shingles synthetic slate and shake and both standing seam and pro panel roofing giving you the continuous look to the roof edge. When the water runs to the roof edge it freezes starting an ice dam that continues to.

Ice is not porous and will trap water. Item 217163 model adks 1000. Installing heat tape on a standing seam roof with standard roof clips there are specific ways configurations used when installing heat tape on a standing seam metal roof using standard heat tape clips. The sfp rib easily attaches to each rib to create an open channel for flowing water to easily continue off the roof.

Easyheat adks 200 ft 1000 watt roof heat cable. Heat cables for roofs and gutters have widely varying price points primarily depending on the length of the cable. With the cable completely protected with the sfp rib system the possibility of ice damage or slides pulling the cable off the roof is greatly reduced. Snow is porous and allows water to flow.

Water will flow as long as the roof surface stays above freezing. This allows you to fairly compare prices of an 80 foot cable with a 90 foot cable. The following 2 6 figure 16 0 17 0 shows a snippet of the heattape pro installation manual showing two different clip configurations. To simplify comparisons calculate the cost of each cable per foot.

Even on metal roofs the sun and building heat combine to melt accumulated snow at the roof snow interface. Heat tape metal roofs. Metal roofs not only have 25 95 recycled content depending on the material used but are also 100 recyclable at the end of their life as a roof. In contrast most shingle tear off waste ends up as part of the building related waste.