Warmzone® provides Spokane and the surrounding area with the industry’s most tried and tested roof de-icing solutions. We have an abundance of experience developing and designing systems to prevent roof related problems that are typical in climates that receive large amounts of snow. Our systems are second to none, and Warmzone includes the most comprehensive, customer-friendly support services in the industry.
Prior to investing in a roof de-icing system, Warmzone recommends that homeowners take steps to care for their roof and minimize conditions that can lead to roof degradation, which may ultimately result in costly water damage.
Inspect your roof every spring and fall, and after any serious weather event, such as gusting wind or hail storms. Check for warped shingles and shingles that have lost most of their granules. (The granules on asphalt shingles help keep UV rays from damaging the shingle's asphalt coating, and they make the shingles more fire resistant.) Also inspect flashings that may have cracked or deteriorated from years of hot sun and other weather conditions. Also, to help avoid heat loss that can contribute to ice dams, make sure your attic is tightly and abundantly insolated.
Ice dams are the most common and problematic condition brought on by winter weather. When warm air escapes from the home into the attic, it can rise up and warm the roof, causing the bottom layers of snow to melt. The runoff works its way down the roof but refreezes when it reaches the colder roof eaves. Over time, a large ridge of ice forms, preventing additional runoff from reaching the gutters. The ice dam causes water to pool behind the ice, and that’s where the problems can escalate.
Water can seep into the tiniest cracks and imperfections, and when it refreezes, it expands and accentuates those cracks and imperfections. Over time, the cracks can lead to damaged shingles and roof damage. Slowly, the roof can be compromised and water may seep into the home, leading to water damage. Water damage, especially if it is not discovered quickly can not only require structural repair, but can also lead to expensive mold forming in the home.
Through our many years of experience, Warmzone has developed optimum solutions for typical winter roof issues. Put our expertise to work for you by talking with a roof heating expert to determine the most effective roof de-icing solution for your home or business. Roof heating systems are easy to customize, so you can install a system that is tailored specifically for your home – and your budget.
Warmzone offers a variety of roof heating solutions, each of which can be customized specifically for your roof. The low-voltage RoofHeat STEP® system is an industry-leading solution that is the most popular for discreetly heating roof eaves and valleys. The system features thin, flexible polymer heating elements that are installed under the shingles. The heating elements can also be installed to heat metal roofs. Another attractive feature of the heating panels is that they can be nailed and stapled through during installation and cut onsite. This facilitates quick and easy installation. The semi-conductive element is also self-regulating. When the ambient temperature rises, the electrical resistance increases, causing the consumption of electricity to decrease.
Another common roof de-icing solution is the use of self-regulating heat trace cable. To prevent ice dams, roof clips are used to run the heat cable in a zigzag pattern along the roof edges. The cable is also run inside the gutters and downspouts to provide clear channels for the runoff.
Warmzone’s heat trace cable systems provide an effective and very affordable option for preventing ice dams and keeping gutters and downspouts free of heavy ice. Contact a roof heating expert today to learn more about the options that are available, at 888.488.9276.
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