Thermal Technologies Now Offering New Roof De-Icing Systems

BLUFFDALE, Utah - Thermal Technologies Corporation, a Utah-based company, has developed new roof de-icing systems that company officials say can protect homes from serious damage during harsh winter conditions.

The systems have been installed in high profile commercial buildings (including at ski resorts in Utah and South Dakota) and luxury homes throughout the United States and Canada.  In addition, Thermal Technologies Corporation President and CEO Michael Gurr says that one of his company's systems is currently being considered for the Freedom Towers in New York City.

Thermal Technologies utilizes heat cables or hydronic heating in the company's patent-pending roof de-icing systems to melt snow and ice under severe winter conditions.

"Winter resort communities are especially susceptible to ice and snow damage to homes and even commercial properties.  Until recently, many products on the market really didn't offer safe, efficient solutions to these problems.  But now, with products that we've created and manufactured, property owners can be assured that potential trouble spots on roofs will be clear of ice and snow even in the harshest of weather conditions. Plus, our products are eco-friendly." Gurr said.

Gurr said that ice dams on roofs create many of the problems encountered in areas that have considerable snowfall and cold temperatures.

"An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof that prevents melting snow in the form of water from properly draining off the roof.  The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into the home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.  Since heat is constantly being released from even the best insulated homes, this problem is very common in Park City and Heber.  Exhaust systems in kitchens and bathrooms, wood stoves and fireplaces melt snow and ice to create the melting snow and ice, and this inevitably causes problems.  If your building has icicles, there's a good chance you've got a potential problem," Gurr said.

Gurr noted that in the past, the traditional method of reducing ice dams had been to install heat cable in a zigzag pattern. "The problem with heat cable is that it was never designed to clear an entire roof edge, and it doesn't work effectively in heavy winter conditions. Plus, these cables are costly to operate and are susceptible to damage from sliding snow, tree branches and other roof hazards.  With a Thermal Technologies system, which incorporates heated panels made of 100 percent recycled aluminum alloy and other environmentally friendly materials, we're able to eliminate the dangers of snow and ice buildups altogether.  Plus, we're able to reduce energy consumption and our carbon footprint," he said.

For more information about Thermal Technologies, visit thermaltechusa.com.