by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Aug 24, 2026 | Gutter Blog
Heat tape works best when it’s installed correctly. When it’s not, the system may underperform, wear out early, or fail to stop ice from forming. The tricky part is that failure isn’t always obvious. A poorly installed heat cable might not snap,...
by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Aug 18, 2026 | Gutter Blog
The question “Do I need heat tape?” usually comes up for one of two reasons. Either a homeowner has already dealt with ice dams after a hard winter, or they want to get ahead of issues before the next one hits. Both are good reasons to ask the question....
by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Aug 11, 2026 | Gutter Blog
If the term “heat tape” is new to you, you’re not alone. Heat tape, also known as heat cable, helps prevent the ice dams that can create wintertime roof damage in Northern Utah. It works best for residential ice dam prevention when installed before...
by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Aug 4, 2026 | Gutter Blog
It’s the middle of winter, and you notice paint bubbling on your ceiling. The problem may not be inside your home at all. Bubbling or peeling paint is often one of the first visible signs that an ice dam on your roof is allowing water to back up beneath the shingles....
by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Jul 28, 2026 | Gutter Blog
It’s the middle of winter, and you notice a water stain on the ceiling. How long has that been there? It hasn’t rained in months, and everything on the roof is frozen. The water you are just noticing now probably began seeping into your home weeks ago. It...
by Lion Flow Seamless Gutters | Jul 21, 2026 | Gutter Blog
Most homeowners start exploring heat tape only after an ice dam problem, which means you’re probably comparing companies for a job you have never hired for before. A professional heat tape installation can protect your roof from ice dams for years. However, hire...
