Roof Ice Panels

Some long time customers of ours called the other day.

Roof ice panels.

36 h x 27 1 2 w. The panels conduct heat efficiently to provide a remarkably effective means of melting snow and ice to protect your roof. While it does cost money to buy a roof deicing system and maintain energy usage it costs much more to repair or replace a roof that has been irreparably damaged by ice or snow. This is called ice belt metal panels.

Can be ordered with ice belt rake edge. The pitch of the roof is very low only 1 2 inch in 12 and the metal roofing has been applied directly over the sips with no air channel beneath the roofing for ventilation. They are often made of aluminum and sold in short panels of about three. Ice belt metal panels many roofs are made of shingles which work well to remove water until it starts to travel upward.

The prevention of ice dams can help extend the life of your roof. To take a more pro active approach in preventing ice dams you can install ice belt metal panels which are installed along the eaves to block water. Matt melton lives in central washington state in a 3 year old house with a roof made of structural insulated panels sips that are 12 1 4 inches thick. Snow panels are used to reduce ice damming at the roof s edge.

The roof heating system typically melts snow on each side of the panel to create a significant clearing for runoff to eliminate buildup resulting in destructive ice dams. Custom sizes and material available upon request. Ice belt metal panels are typically short 3 4 and wide 2 5 3 and are made of thin gauge aluminum. Solar panels on your roof won t cause ice dams or worsen them.

Prepare your roof for the harsh winter months with the amerimax 31 in. They were considering putting solar panels on. Not for use in the valley sections of shingle roofs. Stock profiles fabricated 025 black bronze brown mill and white and 16 oz.

Ice and snow damage can reduce the lifespan of your roof and force you to spend large amounts of money on lengthy repairs.