SC Series Cable offers a custom in-concrete layout solution to snow and ice build-up, and can be installed to fit any individual application
King Electric SC Series Snow Melt Cable. Custom in-concrete (Sidewalks, Driveways, Stairs, etc.) snow and ice melting cable. 208 or 240 Volts. 35 – 535 Foot Lengths. 12 watts/sq. ft.
https://morelectricheating.com/products/MANUFACTURERS/KING%20ELECTRIC/SC.aspx
This commercial grade, multi-sensor snow melting control is capable of monitoring snow and ice accumulation in three separate zones and sending independent control signals to each zone—for example, one signal for the sidewalk, one for the driveway, and one for the gutters and downspouts.
The MSC-1 control is housed in an enclosure suitable for commercial and industrial indoor applications (NEMA 4, 4X). It features an LCD display for programming and indicator lights for operation of each zone. The control signal relays operate external contactors. The MSC-1 controller is UL Listed to US and Canadian Safety Standards.
After much success with their residential doormat, HeatTrak has introduced two larger versions for industrial/businesses.
HeatTrak Industrial Snow Melting Mat – 40 inch x 5 ft – 120 Volt, 612 Watt, 5.1 Amps – 6 foot Power Cord – In Line GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Safety Device
https://morelectricheating.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=HEATTRAK10131
HeatTrak Industrial Snow Melting Mat – 30 inch x 4 ft – 120 Volt, 384 Watt, 3.2 Amps – 6 foot Power Cord – In Line GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Safety Device
https://morelectricheating.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=HEATTRAK10130
Wovel is totally out of all snow shovel models for the rest of the season. The same thing happened last year. The amount of snowfall has been so huge the last few years that shovels are in high demand. We just sold our last 5 Wovels, sorry.
The Fostoria Multi-Mount (UL listed for completely exposed/unprotected outdoor applications) is frequently used for snow and ice melting. They have quartz lamp heaters which are less susceptible to heat loss from wind and they reach high temperatures. The quartz lamps have less mass to hold heat which can be lost to a rise in temperature of the air crossing it.
Solaira Alpha High Output Quartz Infrared Heater is also being used for outdoor snow melting.
Case study on Snow and Ice Melting with Infrared Heaters (prepared by Fostoria, showing a general comparison of using infrared or other types of systems.)
SB-1800 Surebond Everflex Bondaprene is commonly used for adhering metal or plastic roof clips to metal roofs only. It is not for shingles (Asphalt). This particular product is recommended by Surebond for roof clips, however the product has to be applied exactly as directed or there can be issues with the clips popping off the roof after the cure while installing the roof and gutter heating cable. Surebond engineers have assured us repeatedly that the SB-1800 is appropriate and the best product for use with all types of roof clips but problems can arise when the customer has not cleaned the roof surface area or the clips very well.
When using the SB-1800 with plastic clips, on occasion there can be a little bit of mold release compound remaining on the outside of the clips (sprayed on the molds in the factory) that can interfere with the adhesion to the Surebond adhesive. This has to be removed by cleaning or sanding off. Scuffing the smooth surface of the clip is a good practice anyways. If you do not want to sand the surface of every clip then use metal clips. According to Surebond the SB-1800 has plenty of adhesion strength (360 PSI) to hold roof and gutter heating cable. SB-1800 cannot be used on a copper roofs. Clips can also be screwed in place on the roof and SB-1800 also applied as a sealant (apply sealant to screws if screws are used). A tube of Surebond SB-1800 is estimated to be enough to adhere at least 20 roof clips.
APPLICATION: Interface and surfaces must be clean, dry and free of dust, dirt, oil, frost, moisture and water proofing and release agents. Can be applied from -20ºF to over 140ºF.
MorElectricHeating.com SB-1800 Product Page
SureBond SB-1800 datasheet
Surebond’s other product which can be used with roof clips is the SB-190, but it has a higher air temperature required during installation. It is a stronger adhesive but it is overkill and the higher installation temperature minimum (50 degrees F) make it restrictive on the times of the year that it can be applied especially at the important times of the year such as November and December if it is colder outside than that. It also costs more. However, the stronger adhesive in this product can help overcome the issue of mold release compound remaining on the surface of plastic clips.
MorElectricHeating.com SB-190 Product Page
SureBond SB-190 datasheet
Nuheat plug-in self-regulating heating cables are designed for residential and commercial roof & gutter de-icing applications. Nuheat plug-in self-regulating heating cables are available in 120V and are installed on roofs and placed inside gutters and downspouts to create and maintain drain paths for water.
Factory assembled with a standard three-prong plug, each cable can simply connect to any grounded 120V receptacle. Installation is easy as the cable’s self-regulating feature allows the heating cable to be overlapped across itself without risk of overheating and/or burnout.