Managing snow buildup and ice damming on your roof and gutters can be a difficult task during long Utah winters. Heat cable, also known as heat tape, is an effective way to combat ice dams, protect your roof from freeze thaw water damage and gutters from tearing away from your home. Ice melting products like heat cable also protect you from falling ice and associated injuries.

If you need heat cable installation services, give us a call today at (801) 508-4930 for a free quote.

Benefits of Heat Cable

Prevents Ice Dams

Heat tape melts snow and ice on your roof or gutters, which prevents ice dams from forming.

Protects Your Roof and Gutters

Heat cable keeps snow from building up on your roof and directs water down into your gutters and safely to the ground. This reduces the potential for water damage on your roof and ice from damaging your gutter system. This is essential during the winter months, especially on parts of the home that do not receive much sunlight and are prone to snow and ice collecting.

Reduces the Risk of Ice Blocking Downspouts

Heat cable can also keep your downspouts from freezing and getting blocked with ice. When ice blockages occur it can hurt the entire purpose of the gutter system — to keep water flowing through the gutters and downspouts away from the foundation of your property.

Reduces Safety Hazards

When icicles are allowed to buildup along your roofline and gutter system they can present a hazard to the safety of the people walking below them. Additionally, as the ice melts onto the walkways this often creates pools of water that freeze as temperatures drop and create the perfect conditions for slips and falls.

Signs that You Need Heat Cables

If you notice any of the following on your roof, gutters, or around your home, you likely need heat cable: 

  • Gutter pulling away from the home
  • Snow and ice buildup on your roof
  • Icicles forming around your roofline and gutters
  • Moss and algae growth on your roof
  • Premature shingle deterioration
  • Ice blockages in gutter or downspouts

Heat cable can provide both protection and peace of mind for your roof, gutters, and home. Give us a call at (801) 508-4930 today for a free heat cable assessment and quote.

Salt Lake County Service Areas

  • Salt Lake City

  • Cottonwood Heights

  • Bluffdale

  • Holladay

  • South Salt Lake

  • Sandy

  • Draper

  • Riverton

  • Herriman

  • South Jordan

  • Millcreek

  • Murray

  • Taylorsville

  • West Jordan

  • Midvale

Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is that there is no difference between heat cable and heat tape. They are the same product known by different names. However, heat tape is more of a slang term used in the construction industry.

Typically, roofing companies, gutter companies, and electrical companies may offer heat cable installation services. All three systems (roofing, gutters, and electrical systems) are affected by the need for heat cable. It is important to note that installing heat cable in a way that preserves the integrity of the roofing system is vital to avoid potential damage and leaks.

No, in the grand scheme of total electric use for a home or building, heat cables require very little energy to perform the job. In addition to this point, most higher quality heat cables have built in thermostats that regulate the use of electricity to minimize cost.

Low quality heat cable typically lasts around 3 years. At Gutter Crew, we use commercial grade heat cable in all of our applications that comes with a 10-year manufacturer warranty.

It depends on the product and quality of the installation. Heat cable that does not use self-regulating thermostats to automatically shut off when overheating are definitely a fire hazard, as this requires manually unplugging the system to turn it off. By the time you know you have a problem, it is usually too late. At Gutter Crew, all of our heat tape installations are commercial grade quality and come with self-regulating thermostats designed for safety and energy efficiency.

Give us a call today at (801) 508-4930 to request a free heat cable consultation and estimate or by clicking on the button below.