HEATIT HIRD Roof & Gutter Snow De-Icing Cable 5 Watts Per Foot PVC Black 160 feet

The HEATIT HIRD Roof & Gutter Snow De-Icing Cable is designed to prevent ice buildup, known as ice dams, on roofs, gutters, and downspouts. When properly installed, it creates a clear path for melted snow and ice to drain from your roof.

Features:
* **CSA and ETL Certified:** Ensures superior quality and safety, meeting stringent industry benchmarks for performance and safety.
* **Easy Installation:** Pre-assembled 160-foot cable with a 6 ft 18/3 cold lead and plug. Includes clips and spacers for do-it-yourself installation.
* **Durable Construction:** Features tough XLPE inner insulation and a weather-resistant PVC outer jacket for high and low temperatures. 100% screen rate with aluminum foil and tinned copper braid for enhanced safety and stability.
* **Effective Ice Dam Prevention:** Protects your roof from damage and leaks by keeping water flowing freely in gutters and downspouts during winter.
* **Compatible Surfaces:** Suitable for metal or plastic gutters/downspouts, inclined roofs, and roofs with noncombustible shingles (e.g., asphalt shingles) that meet national building codes.
* **Important Usage Notes:** Not suitable for wooden shingles, rubber or membrane roofs, composite (tar and gravel) roofs, wooden gutters, flat roofs, or slate, stone, metal, and ceramic roofs (these require specialized installation or self-regulating cables).
* **Pre-Installation Test:** Uncoil the cable completely without overlapping. Plug in for approximately 5 minutes until slightly warm to the touch, then unplug.