Protect your roof and gutters from ice damming with high-quality heating cables.
Here in the Cleveland, Ohio area, we see significant cold weather during the winter months. This cold weather means we experience freezing rain, sleet, snow, and other icy precipitation, all of which may be pretty to look at, but that can spell serious trouble for your roofline and gutters if they’re not properly prepared. Heating cables are an excellent option for protecting your property from ice damming, and our team at Ohio Gutter Solutions is here to install and maintain them for you.
Ice dams form when heat escapes from the attic or upper areas of a building and melts snow sitting on the roof. The water runs down and then refreezes near the eaves, which are typically significantly colder than other areas of a roof. This creates a dam that traps additional meltwater, often forcing the moisture back up under the shingles, where it can leak into the interior and cause water damage and mold growth.
Heating cables work by creating controlled melt paths for snow and ice. They’re generally installed along the edges of the roof, in a zig-zag pattern across the roofing, and inside the gutters and downspouts. Once activated, they provide gentle warmth that safely directs meltwater off the roof rather than forming an ice dam.
If you’re concerned about ice damming at your property, we can assess your gutters and roofing to create a design for your heating cables. For some properties, they may only be necessary in particular areas like the north-facing rooflines, valleys, or sections directly above living spaces. We’ll create a comprehensive plan and then handle installing the heating cables so they create an optimal melt path. Our team knows how to ensure they are correctly placed, properly powered, and compatible with your roofing system.
Ready to take steps toward protecting your property from the damaging effects of ice damming? Reach out today to learn more about heating cables or to get started with a quote!
