Roof Heating and Gutter Ice Melting Cables

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Product Questions

Q: What Roof Deicing products does Warmzone recommend?

A: Warmzone sells a variety of roof deicing systems for just about any type of roof.
     Each has unique characteristics. Please contact us to determine which system best meets your
     individual project requirements.

Q: What is Roof Heating?

A: Warmzone Roof Heating systems include a variety of top quality roof deicing solutions. Several
     types of radiant heat products are available for the various types of roofing materials.
     Some roof heating systems include aluminum panels that are powder coated with a durable finish
     to complement the colors of your roof. Warmzone offers a large assortment of roof heating panel
     colors and textures to choose from. When mounted to your roof eaves and/or valleys, these roof
     heating systems eliminate ice and snow in those areas, keeping your home or business perimeter
     safer and reducing the risk of winter roof damage.

Q: When should I choose Heat Cables vs. other Radiant Heating Methods?

A: Melting snow with cables on roofs is sometimes the only available solution for existing roofs.
     Our ice melting cables are durable, high quality products that can minimize roof ice dams from
     forming and help prevent damage caused by snow and ice.

     Our gutter heating cables are the ideal solutions for preventing dangerous and damaging icicles
     from forming. It is recommended that gutter melting cables be used in conjunction with a roof
     deicing systems. Our cable systems are also activated by automatic sensors that sit in the gutter.
     They conserve energy by only turning on when necessary.

Q: What is Zmesh?

A: Zmesh for roofs is a 9-inch wide, bronze, wire mesh that resembles screen door material that is
     rolled out over the area to be heated. Zmesh is sandwiched in between two layers of 'ice and
     water shield' and stapled to the roof decking. Shingles are then secured with nails directly on top.
     Nails can pierce the Zmesh, as long as the nails do not come in contact with any other metal
     objects. The largest Zmesh system (zone) will cover approximately 450 square feet.
     Multiple zones are sometimes required for larger projects. Heating at least 6-inches above the
     roof eaves is recommended.

Q: Are your roof deicing systems manually or automatically activated?

A: Roof deicing systems can be activated with an automatic gutter-mounted switch, temperature
     sensor, or manual timer.

Design Questions

Q: Does Warmzone provide detailed layouts for purchased systems?

A: Warmzone provides detailed layouts for most systems at the price of $0.35 per square foot.