Welcome to the final entry in my three-part series on ice dam prevention and heat cables. In part one, Should you install heat cables to prevent ice dams?, I discussed the most common solutions ...

Constant-wattage cables are typically the only option at local hardware stores both large and small. In contrast, self-regulating cables are normally ¼" x ½", similar in shape to standard Romex® wire ...

How does this cable actually work? Here’s a technical look at the product’s development, construction, and application in the field. Typical installation utilizing self-regulating heater cable. Over ...