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Raychem-IM-H58067-IceStopRoofGutterDeIcingCOM-EN 18/01
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General Information
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Typical Roof and Gutter System
Ice dams can cause water ingress into buildings and
generate dangerous icicles. An IceStop system can
help prevent ice dams and icicles by maintaining
a continuous path for melt water to drain from the
roof. As long as a heated path from the roof to a
safe discharge area is maintained, ice dams will not
form. The IceStop system can be used on roofs and
valleys and in downspouts and gutters made from all
types of standard roofing materials, including metal,
plastic, wood, shake/shingle, rubber, and tar.
The IceStop system is intended to provide drain
paths. A typical system is shown in Figure 1.