In the northern part of the country it s typically only installed at the roof edge.
Roof edge ice guard.
Then install regular roofing underlayment tar paper over the top of the drip edge and over the ice barrier and continuing all the way up the roof.
This creates a sealed joint that prevent any water that got past the shingles from sitting on the edge of the wooden sheathing or dripping behind the wooden facia board.
70 less heat trace cable significant energy savings for both you and the enviroment.
Hotedge has the first only roof edge panel system to pass ul standards.
And the reason for that is because the overhang being out there in midair will freeze in the winter time and then water runs down the roof it hits that overhang and it freezes because that s going to be colder than directly over the heated space of your house.
Ice and water protectors sometimes called ice and snow shields in cold climates are made with polymer modified bitumen.
Key advantages of hotedge roof ice melt systems.
Revolutionary design heats more roof surface with less heat trace cable.
It comes with a strong self adhesive backing that is used for installation.
The ice and water shield must stick firmly over the top of the drip edge on the soffit edge of the roof.
Patented smart design allows for cost effective inspection maintenance replacement.