by Lion Flow | Oct 6, 2026 | Gutter Blog
When you picture heat tape, you probably think of a zigzag pattern of cables running across the lower section of a roof. But the eaves are only part of your home’s drainage system. The snowmelt flowing from your roof doesn’t stop at the roof edge. And...
by Lion Flow | Sep 25, 2026 | Gutter Blog
Ice dams are a winter problem, but the solution starts months earlier. The challenge is that many homeowners don’t think about ice dams until they notice a problem. By then, freezing temperatures, snow accumulation, and ongoing melt cycles can make it harder to...
by Lion Flow | Sep 16, 2026 | Gutter Blog
An effective self-regulating heat cable installation is about more than putting cable on the roof. It creates an automated system that responds to changing temperatures and helps manage meltwater in the areas where ice dams are most likely to develop. That system...
by Lion Flow | Sep 10, 2026 | Gutter Blog
You may have heard the term “heat tape” from a neighbor who had ice problems on their roof. Some people call it “heat cable” instead. Both names are correct, and they refer to the same product. But what does heat tape actually do? And how does...
by Lion Flow | Sep 2, 2026 | Gutter Blog
Did last winter leave you with icicles along your roofline, water stains on the ceiling, or ice buildup along the gutter edge? If so, you may have had ice dams on your roof. The bad news is that if you haven’t addressed the underlying problem, they’re...
by Lion Flow | 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,...
