Can I install only on roof and not in the gutters
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.
1103950
If there is no gutter that would be fine, but if there is a gutter I would put it in the gutter also or your gutter may fill up with ice.
1103951
Yes you can. I have separate cables - one for a section of my roof, the other for a gutter/downspout.
1103952
Yes you can install it in gutters as per instructions - you need to double back with the line. It works.
1103953
The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the heat tape in only the gutters and downspout. Good luck. The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the... » Read More The purpose of the heat-tapes is to melt a path for the melting ice/snow water to get off your roof. If your gutter is frozen solid, there's nowhere for the runoff to go, so it just refreezes and backs up. The heat tape in the gutter does not clear the gutter, it merely provides a space for the trickle of melted snow/ice to get off and away from your roof. And don't forget the downspout, the water has got to go somewhere. So, in summary, I think if you're going to do the roof, if you have gutters, then I think you should also do the gutters and downspout. In fact, my second season I put the heat tape in only the gutters and downspout. Good luck. « Show Less
1103954
Yes... not recommended. ... you risk ice build up in the gutter, soffit and fascia areas.... which can lead to water damage.
1103955
I believe the instructions suggest letting the cable drape into the gutter when installing it on the roof, so that it breaks the ice in both the gutter and roof edge. This can be used in just the gutter OR just the roof. I even read a review where the guy draped it on his sidewalk and/or driveway to melt things so he didn't have to shovel....then coiled it back up when everything was melted. I use it for bottom heat to grow plants in my greenhouse. I find these cables useful for more than their listed purpose.
2153773
They install under the shingle in back and to the front edge of the gutter. They are designed to easily install over the K gutters with a flat lip on top for the guard to lay on. I am convienced that you can overcome this with ease using the self tapping screws they provide to make sure the guard is firmly in place on the front lip. May want to use a couple of screws--I put one screw in when I started and then decided on a K gutter they go no where any way so why bother?
569363
By the looks of it, I would say no. Yes I bought item but have not used it or even got it out of the box yet. But common sense should tell you, that you don't need a screen on the roof. Bob
392068
This really has to rest against a wall in my opinion. I can not see how it would rest on roof -- unless of course it is resting against the gutter so that the roof can be accessed.
955925
You install UNDER your 9 inch mounting nails if the nailing (to support your gutter) was installed at the top edge of your gutter to the facia or truss.
519891
Yes. I installed outside but under roof eve. It gets hit by sprinklers all the time. No issues whatsoever so far.
1421074
Not easily. If you're an electrician with proper tools and most importantly proper waterproofing materials, then sure. I personally would not put a shortened line on my roof. It can easily be doubled over to fit a shorter span.
1643819
If you mean the under side of a roof eave, then yes. In fact, I recommend that location so the lamp is out of the sun. There are two lengths of screws provided with each fixture so try not to penetrate your roof!Hope that helps.
2033066
The legs extend out about 10 inches so it might clear depending on the slope of the roof. I haven't used it over a gutter but I would be concerned about shingle damage if the legs rested directly on the roof.
1594110
No, i would only recomend this unit if you have a roof so it can be mounted right there above you.
1601128
You would either unscrew the crossbar of the gutter installer and/or you can temporarily remove the hanging portion of the top part of rain chain.We did it both ways to connect the chain to the installer
2091874
Based upon the manufacturer literature you can. The dynamat extreme is quite heavy, although it is very sticky if you live someplace real hot it could possibly fall. I just installed the dynamat superlite (it is much lighter) on the roof but the car hasn't been out in the summer sun yet.
1689208
I'd measure from the lip of your gutter to your roof line and add a bit extra so it goes under the shingle. I think their website gives you more detailed instructions, but if you have normal gutters it's probably 5" (with 3" being for the really narrow ones and 6" for the wide designer gutters).
214488
You can drill a holes in them and in the gutter lip and then use a screw. I just tuck them under the mesh that keeps leaves away from the gutter. You can use a silicon sealant to keep them in place but it was not necessary in my case. I sometimes take them off for winter since I rake my roof from snow.
1541934
Can be used outdoors under a protected porch roof where no chance of it getting wet.
2051308
You can use with metal, vinyl or plastic gutters and downspouts. Not sure about the roof.
460961
Apologies for being so vague ... but it depends. First you have to hang the gutter and the metal roof may or may not allow you to hang a gutter. You may need to construct a "fascia" and hang that from the roof and then attach the stainless steel gutter guard from the fascia board. Some friends and I did just that ... and it was a complex bit of "cabinet work" to say the least. The word "Macguiver" comes to mind. [Hope I spelled Macguiver correctly.]