Heated gutters are a gutter system that use self-regulating heat tape that is threaded into your gutters and downspouts to warm the gutter during winter and prevent snow and ice build-up. This can help protect your home from the damage that harsh winters can cause.
A heated gutter system can help protect your home from costly repairs due to ice damming and other snow conditions. Ice and snow build-up on your roof’s edges can be a hazard for people below and can cause the gutters to pull away from you home, crack, or fall off. Installing a heated gutter system can help prevent this from happening.
The Brothers that just do Gutters’ heated gutter system uses self-regulating heat tape that is threaded into your gutters and downspouts to warm the gutter during winter and prevent snow and ice build-up. This heat tape is designed to only turn on when temperatures drop below freezing, so you don’t have to worry about it running all the time.
When installing heat tape, there are many things to consider. One aspect to examine is spacing, depending on the roof’s pitch and the soffit’s length. We install the heated cable into your gutters and downspouts. The preferred method is to install the heat cable under a gutter guard. We strongly recommend a gutter guard because it can protect the cable and help trap the heat —making the entire system function more effectively. Using this method will help prevent many concerns associated with ice dams.
To power the heat tape, a premade length of heat tape or a GFCI Plug-in cord-set can be connected to an existing outdoor outlet —eliminating the need to hardwire. If there is no existing outdoor outlet, or your particular setup makes these options impractical, we may suggest that you consult an electrician for the final power hookup.
The Brothers that just do Gutters in Chattanooga, TN offers heated gutter systems in Chattanooga, Cleveland, Hixson, Ooltewah, and the surrounding areas. With decades of experience, we have the knowledge and skill to install a gutter system that will be perfect for your home.
If you need heated gutters in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding areas, call us at (423) 396-0049.