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Jan 11, 20225 min read

I Can Use Heat Trace Cable for That?

It might surprise you to discover that heat wire is good for a few things other than roof heating and pipe trace. One of the best...

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Dec 23, 20213 min read

What Does Ice on Your Roof Have to do with Mold in Your House?

Ice dams can wreak havoc on your home in a variety of different ways. They can compromise your roof and cause leaks that flow into your...

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Dec 16, 20213 min read

What are the signs of a bad thermostat in a heat trace system?

Your thermostat controls the temperature of your heat trace system. If it is not working properly, the system cannot work properly,...

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Dec 7, 20213 min read

How is Global Warming Driving Colder Winters?

Newer research is confirming what scientists have been indicating and saying for some time now, and that is that global warming and the...

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Nov 25, 20214 min read

8 Test-points for Choosing the Best Self-regulating Heat Cable for your Home

If you want to avoid the catastrophe of ice dams forming on your roof during the cold winter, heat trace cable is your best option....

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Nov 9, 20215 min read

9 Electrical Code Violations That Could be Putting Your Home at Risk

Whether from common mistakes, outdated electrical systems, or inexperienced DIYers, electrical code violations in your home can be...

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Nov 4, 20218 min read

How do you thaw frozen pipes and prevent freezing in the future?

Frozen pipes and flooded basements are at the top of the list of things you don’t want to have in your house. Luckily, there are steps...

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Oct 19, 20214 min read

Handing Out Candy? 5 Tips for Keeping the Little Ghouls Safe on Your Property

If you live in a wintry climate, you already know that snow and ice can sometimes appear as early as September and it’s not uncommon to...

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Oct 14, 20214 min read

What tips do you recommend for avoiding frozen pipes?

Winter brings with it beautiful snow-covered houses, holiday parties, and dreams of hot chocolate and candy canes. It also brings wicked...

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Oct 7, 20214 min read

Roof Heat Cable and Insulation - A Solid Defense Against Ice Dams

With the kids back in school and summer in the rearview, it's time to start thinking about how well your roof is prepared for the arrival...

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Sep 23, 20214 min read

5 Ways Landlords Can Protect Their Tenants From Snow and Ice Mishaps

Suppose you’re a property manager or own a rental property. In that case, one of your priorities is to keep your tenants happy and safe...

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Sep 16, 20214 min read

Are there quick fixes for getting rid of ice dams? How can I prevent ice dams in the future?

While quick fixes are nice to have handy when an ice dam forms on your roof, it’s infinitely better not to have to deal with ice build-up...

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Sep 7, 20214 min read

How to Retrofit Your Heat Trace Cable with Smart Tech

If you love your low-tech roof heat trace cable but want to upgrade it to 21st-Century connectivity before winter arrives, you’re in the...

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Aug 26, 20213 min read

DIYing Roof Heat Cable? Make Sure You Have the Right Hook-Ups

If your only experience with electricity is knowing to turn the breaker off when you change a fixture in your home, then this article is...

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Aug 19, 20216 min read

Can constant roof raking keep ice dams off my roof?

Charlie Anderson, Owner at Dreamworx Roofing Company. Using the Right Roof Rake Is a Great Defense Yes, raking snow from your roof will...

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Aug 10, 20214 min read

5 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe and Happy in a Winter Blackout

Do you remember the old adage, “You can’t fix a leaky roof while it’s raining?” Well, in the spirit of that wise insight, right now is an...

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Jul 29, 20213 min read

How are ice dams and mold related? What are the possible health problems caused by ice dams?

You may not think that ice dam up on your roof is a serious problem, but it is. If allowed to remain, the melting and refreezing ice can...

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Jul 22, 20213 min read

Using Heat Trace Cable to Keep the Freeze Out of Your Fire Sprinkler System

For several years, the option of using a wet fire sprinkler system in frigid climates was relatively rare, even though Wet Pipe has long...

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Jul 6, 20214 min read

Emergency Fixes for Winter Roof Leaks

“We had an ice dam this winter,” your friend from Alaska explains. Sounds like a cute little Beaver concoction on the local stream. But...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

What are the most insane winterization tips you have ever heard of?

From Old Wives’ Tales to TikTok tips, people have come up with just about a gazillion unique ways to winterize your home or vehicle. But...

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