I get ice damns in my gutters. Will these help with that? What happens when these things freeze?
1247612
As far as I have been able to tell the only thing it changes is no leaves in the gutter. The snow and ice may melt a little faster because it isn't as dense.
1247613
first off everything stays on top so the water flows thru,and debris blows off with the wind,and my gutters are in sitka Ak. so yes it gets cold, as long as your gutters are sloped enough there should not be any icing and the snow also blows off
1247614
Have not had any problems since I put them in couple of years ago. Especially with the amount of snow and freezing temperatures this past winter.
2243875
I live in south Texas so it freezes very little. I would drain them for winter living here or up north. The water in them would expand if frozen and could cause damage. I leave mine outside all the time and would if I lived back in Michigan also. These are very sturdy.
788222
Hi, I installed my gutter guard last Fall. I did install them around the hangers by making a tee cut about 3" deep from the front edge of the guard that then slips easily over the hanger. i used a heavy set of shears to cut the guard material. Actually was quite easy to cut. I did silicone the guard on the inner and outer edge to make sure it would say in place during the winter so that any ice that might build up on the gutter wouldn't pull out the guard. Had no issues of pull out during last winter and everything is working well so far. Good luck with your installation.
1103954
Yes... not recommended. ... you risk ice build up in the gutter, soffit and fascia areas.... which can lead to water damage.
876938
Did not have that problem but a good outdoor silicone caulk should take care of any leaks. If the unit is full and it freezes it will be likely to crack from expansion of the ice.
834913
no, i am a contractor it will freeze. if its a summer home pump anti-freeze through it blowing out lines will not work. takagi is the best on the market
1943029
I would have some concernes. If you have large temp changes or if it freezes they will not work. Weeds will grow between them. Not a good idea.
1386714
I have used on all kinds of icy snowy conditions, and they seem pretty good, but as a seasoned veteran of northern NH winters told me when I showed him these tires, "There's nothin' gonna save you if you hit sheer ice." And I found that out this winter. So, moderate layers of snow, thin layers of packed snow, crusty snow, and thin breakable ice, they are great! Hard thick slick ice -- stay off it, particularly slick bumpy ice!
677004
I had the same concern myself. I have used ICE in four different vehicles with extraordinary results. It will protect your hoses, your water pump and your radiator. It has saved me a lot if money and inconvenience over several years.
2050265
It will work, but it will be extremely slow and tedious work. Also some common sense stuff, like don't use directly on plastic gutters. If your gutters are painted it will bubble the paint if you hold it in one spot too long. Use it in combination with a tool to break up the ice and remove it in chunks, being careful not to damage gutter, roofing etc. Hope that helps.
962051
I used these on in door basement steps. The problems I foresee for out door use are weather related: no drainage holes. I imagine water could build up and maybe be slippery (or freeze). Since you already have them. Try them outdoors. If they don't work, take them off. OR put on one or two. That's my spin.
2025223
They look like they can be removed but I haven't used them yet so I don't know for sure as it is still way below freezing at my house.
1623037
Sorry, but I haven't taken them out since there were installed so i have no idea what the insulation situation is right now. To be honest i never thought of it.
584868
Not sure....I put them back in the house before snowfall. Sorry. They are definitely worth the effort.
1392927
that is basically what I did. I did have a problem with length. I ordered one that wound up being too long. Make sure you measure the gutter and downspout correctly. I have had on ice dams so far this winter.
1031903
I'm pretty sure it will work well on gutters. I've used it on garden carts which have been out all winter and it's held up well. I would suggest painting the taped area to help it remain watertight. Also, I'm not sure what you mean by extreme winters. I live in Georgia but we had many sub-freezing days last winter and the tape seemed unaffected by the cold.
1103949
I installed mine on the roof AND the gutters as it would be of no value if the gutters froze solid. Ice dams would still form without a way for the melted water to get away.