Friday, March 9, 2012 2:01:00 PM
Solar Powered Heat Cables?
With so much emphasis on going green, saving energy and reducing our carbon foot print, many wonder about the use of solar power to operate a heat cable system for ice dam prevention. While it is not feasible to operate...
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Monday, January 30, 2012 3:18:00 PM
Common Misconception
One of the biggest misconceptions about self regulating heat cables is whether or not they turn themselves off in warm temperature. The simple answer is they do not turn themselves off when temps rise above freezing. To turn...
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:21:00 PM
Updated 1/27/16
VersaScreen Ice Dam Prevention ends relationship with Bylin Roof Ice Melt Systems. See the blog posting.
Finally! A Roof Ice Melt System and Heated Gutter Protection System that are compatible.
Release - VersaScreen Gutter...
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Sunday, January 8, 2012 6:40:00 AM
With energy costs rising, pocket books shrinking, and energy consumption becoming an increasing concern, one should consider the operating cost of a Roof and Gutter Ice Dam Prevention System. Several factors go into estimating operating costs.
The...
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Saturday, January 7, 2012 8:24:00 AM
Many factors contribute to the cost of a Roof and Gutter Ice Melting System. Products used, design considerations, electrical requirements, and areas to be protected - all influence the final cost of a system. With the internet it is possible to...
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Friday, January 6, 2012 7:33:00 PM
Updated 1/27/16
After rigorous testing, Wisconsin Ice Dam Solutions no longer offers Bylin Roof Ice Melt Systems. While the Bylin Roof Ice Melt System had been the mainstay of the ice dam prevention industry for many years, we have found a better ...
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Thursday, January 5, 2012 1:46:00 PM
WI Ice Dam Solutions will again have an exhibit at the 2012 50th annual Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Show February 9th - 12th. We will feature an expanded booth size and new products. Please visit us at Booth 548-550. Past customers should...
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011 7:04:00 AM
A straw dog is something - an idea, concept, design, etc. - set up for the purpose of destroying it, degrading it, or otherwise demeaning it to make something else look better. In business, the straw dog usually does not accurately depict what is...
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Sunday, March 20, 2011 6:32:00 PM
Introducing the IceMelt System™!
Wisconsin Ice Dam Solutions will soon be offering the IceMelt System™ in the Fall of 2011. The product features an extruded aluminum panel that is heated by one self regulating heat cable. The aluminum alloy used is ...
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Sunday, March 6, 2011 6:49:00 PM
WI Ice Dam Solutions exhibited at the 49th annual Milwaukee Nari Spring Home and Garden Show February 10th - 13th. By all measurements the show was a tremendous success. The number of attendees was up over last year, those stopping at the booth...
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 3:57:00 PM
While showing Park City to some visiting friends one spectacularly sunny day last winter, I noticed how enthralled they were with the massive icicles suspended from practically every house we passed. They insisted I stop several times so they could...
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 3:50:00 PM
Record-breaking snowfalls occurred this past winter in many areas of the United States. The snow, along with icicles and ice dams, also caused another record to be set in many areas - roof damage. Even during winters without heavy snow, however, ice ...
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Monday, January 31, 2011 3:02:00 PM
Ice Dam Causes
Very simply - snow and heat. Ice dams are formed when snow melt refreezes at the eaves (gutters) and in the valleys. Causes for snow melt can be heat loss from the house, solar radiation (sun's rays) and temperature fluctuations...
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