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FREEZE PROTECTION ROOF & GUTTER ICE DAM PREVENTION An efficient and safe way to prevent the formation of ice dams on roof and gutters Application During cold winter months ice dams form on the edge of rooftops and cause significant roof damage along with safety hazards from falling ice. Ice dams form when snow on a roof-top melts and then freezes when it reaches a cold spot (typically the eave or roof’s edge). The ice dam then traps additional snow melt preventing it from properly draining to the gutters. The trapped water leaks through the roof causing costly structural damage. Additionally, falling ice from ice dams and icicles breaking free from the roof can cause serious injuries and damage to vehicles and property. Solutions BriskHeat SpeedTrace roof & gutter de-icing cable is an easy to install industrial grade heating solution. These kits prevent ice formation on roofs and in gutters by providing an electrical heat source during freezing conditions. The self-regulating design of the heating cable automatically adjusts heat output as ambient temperature changes making this a reliable energy efficient system. Kits come complete with heating cable, roof clips, downspout hangers, and ties for installation. The heating cable is plug-in ready with a standard 3-prong grounded 120V plug for easy power connection to an outdoor rated outlet (230V models are bare wire for attaching local electrical code required plug). For added efficiency, an optional Thermo-Cube outlet accessory senses ambient air temperatures and automatically turns the heater ON when air temperature drops below 35°F (2°C). Industries Agriculture Commercial Mfg/Retail Residential Construction Remodeling/Contractor Roofing Waste Water Treatment What is an Ice Dam? TEMPERATURE ABOVE 32°F (0°C) Types of Users Facility Managers Maintenance Managers Homeowners Contractors 1 SNOW Accessories 3 Thermo-Cube, ambient temperature sensing outlet 62 TEMPERATURE BELOW 32°F (0°C) WATER INDOOR HEAT LOSS 1 Natural indoor heat loss passes through the attic space, warming the roof and melting the snow. 2 Snow-melt reaches a cold section of the roof, typically at the eaves, and freezes forming an ice dam. 3 Snow that melts later cannot drain properly and is trapped on the roof. 4 Standing water can then enter the structure of a home or business causing significant property damage. 4 WATER DAMAGE Toll Toll Free: Free: 800-848-7673 800-848-7673 | Phone: | Phone: [phone] | BriskHeat.com | BriskHeat.com | Email: | Email: [email protected] [email protected] | Fax: | Fax: [phone] © © BriskHeat BriskHeat Corporation. Corporation. All All Rights Rights Reserved. Reserved. 20-01 19-03 2 ICE DAM ICICLES