CEAC-2021-02-February

Emerson De-icing System Prevents
Costly Damage to Roofs Caused by Snow
and Ice Accumulation
ROSEMONT, Ill. — With the onset of Winter Emerson
launched its new EasyHeat RG Trace Cable De-Icing System to
help commercial building managers avoid serious problems
caused by ice accumulation on building roofs, and inside
gutters and downspouts.
Left unchecked, ice dams foster melt water migration and
accumulation, resulting in leaks, structural damage, and with
enough load, a collapsed roof. By melting ice and providing
a path for meltwater to flow freely, from the roof to the
ground, the RG Trace Cable De-Icing System protects properties
from damages caused by ice dam formation.
The EasyHeat RG Trace Cable De-Icing System includes everything
necessary for a complete, cost-efficient and hassle-free
installation:
• Cut-to-length RG Trace cables, delivering 12 watts per foot
Emerson’s EasyHeat RG Trace Self-Regulating Cable De-icing System is
designed to help commercial buildings avoid costly maintenance and repairs
as a result of ice accumulation on roofs, in gutters and in downspouts.
output needed to accommodate larger commercial gutters
and downspouts;
• EasyHeat Controls to sense both moisture and temperature,
optimizing power consumption;
• Downspout hangers, power connection kits and end-seals
necessary to safely complete the system.
Being self-regulating, EasyHeat RG Trace Cable automatically
varies its heat output as the surrounding temperature
changes. The cable’s outer jacket is both waterproof and UV
resistant to withstand harsh weather conditions for years,
while a tinned copper braid installed over two protective
inner jackets provide a safe, continuous ground path. Easy-
Heat RG Trace Cable is available to order on reels up to 1,000
ft, for cut-to-length convenience in the field. Exceptionally
versatile, the system is suitable for use on virtually every type
of roofing material.
Prevent Costly Roof Damage
Repairing the roof of a commercial building is expensive.
Even a minor repair typically costs several thousand dollars.
With larger repairs, or work on membrane, slate or metal
roofs, those costs run exponentially higher. Industry estimates
put roof replacement on a 10,000 square-foot building
at approximately $70,000. By safeguarding the roof line, gutter,
and downspouts of commercial buildings from damaging
ice and snow accumulation, the RG Trace Cable De-Icing
System is an investment that pays dividends every winter.
Icicle Dangers to People and Property
Each winter there are media reports about icicles falling from
multi-story commercial buildings causing lacerations, broken
bones, head trauma or worse. Icicles have also been known
to shatter the windows of cars parked nearby when they’ve
broken free. Icicles are visual evidence of ice dam formation,
and the primary cause of leaky and/or overloaded roofs.
EasyHeat RG Trace Cable Systems prevent icicles from forming,
providing commercial grade protection year after year.
EasyHeat RG Trace Cables are UL and CSA approved for roof
application to existing structures and new construction. For
more information, visit www.easyheat.com.
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