It s primary purpose is to melt ice or more specifically to prevent the original formation of ice in the gutter.
Gutter deicing tape.
Use to help prevent ice from forming under the edge of your shingles.
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By automatically adjusting its power output to accommodate any changes in outside air temperature the csg system delivers the exact amount of heat required to prevent ice and ice damage.
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This de icing kit installs easily and comes with shingle clips.
Commercial property owners will have added the benefit of improving safety for sidewalks and high traffic areas.
As discussed in the here general section gutters in fact have nothing to do with either the creation or severity of ice dams.
Gutter heat tape also known as gutter heat wire is used in the same fashion as heat cable heat tape and roof deicing cable.
You can prevent water and roof damage with installation that can be done in a day.
This isn t to say that using gutter heat tape or gutter heat wire is a bad idea.