Roof and Gutter De-Icing

THE PROBLEM
Ice dams can form dangerous icicles and cause water ingress into buildings. The ice dams form because melting snow and ice on a roof freeze when they reach the cold roof edge. The ice forms a barrier and melted water accumulates behind this ice dam. Pooled up water behind the ice dam may leak into the building, causing water damage, or climb over the ice dam and ice filled gutters, forming icicles.

THE SOLUTION
nVent systems provide a continuous drain path for melted ice and snow from the roof through the gutter and downspout. Versatile, reliable, energy-saving, and cost-effective, these systems are the effective answer for roof and gutter de-icing applications. nVent roof and gutter de-icing systems offer a better way to help prevent the formation of ice dams and icicle on facilities such as office buildings, warehouses, storage facilities and production buildings.

IceStop System

This system provides a continuous path for snow melt to drain from the roof through the gutter and downspout. This heat trace cable system is ideal for installation on:

• Roofs made from standard roofing materials including shake, shingle, rubber, tar, wood, metal and plastic
• Gutters made from standard materials including metal and plastic
• Downspouts made from standard materials including metal and plastic

The IceStop System prevents the following:
• Interior Structural Damage – Ice dams on roof edges lead to water ingress.
• Exterior Damage to Gutters – Frozen gutters are heavy, leading to distortion or breakage.
• Falling Icicles – Icicles pose a threat and a liability to people and property.
• Slippery Walkways – Overfilled gutters allow water to fall on the ground and refreeze.