PHOTO GALLERY – EXTRUDED METAL DESIGN ISSUES
- This photo points out an important fact.
- The costly extruded aluminum metal track system shown in the photo does not appear to be performing.
- Ice dam formations are on the roof edge. We know the system can work.
- The problem appears to be that it is not being powered properly
- IT IS CRITICAL WITH A extruded aluminum metal track systems OR A HOTEDGE SYSTEM TO POWER IT PROPERLY TO PREVENT ICE DAM AND ICICLE FORMATIONS!
- The difference between the extruded aluminum metal track system and the HOTEDGE system is: cost; purchase, operate, and maintain.
- Both systems are designed to accomplish the same result; prevent ice dam and icicle formations on roof edges.
- Both systems are designed to hold heat cable. Period.
- The HotEdge Rail represents a “better mousetrap”, hence, the extruded aluminum metal track system is at risk of becoming obsolete.
- This photo shows the last thing you want to see; rusted out nails spaced every 4 inches to hold down a cover plate over an extruded metal design.
- As you can see the cover plate is designed to hold heat from a 3 heat cable run held in place by an extruded metal design.
- Again, this extruded metal system was being removed so management could have the HotEdge Rail installed which requires only 1 heat tape run to prevent ice dams and icicles.