Retro-fitting an existing metal roof with heat panels couldn’t be easier with the IceFree Retro-fits’ simple design. New heated panels are placed on top of the existing metal roof. Colors can be matched to your existing roof. The aluminum alloy panel surrounds the available heat source; the top, bottom and sides are in direct contact with the heat source at all times.
Specifications
Material Selection :- UNA-CLAD Kynar 500 Painted Aluminum, 20 oz. Copper, Core-Ten and other specialty options are available.
Roof Panel Color Options
UNA-CLAD Kynar 500 Painted coatings on our IceFree Zone Panels carry a 30-year warranty. For a true color representation, please call to order actual metal sample(s).
Compatible Heating Cables
Commercial Grade-Self Regulating Heat Cable (5, 8 or 10 Watt per foot in 100-130 VAC or 208-277 VAC) or 3/8″ PEX Hydronic Radiant Tubing for the Retro Zone Extreme
*RHT Radiant PEX pipeis a composite PEX-b pipe created with the silane cross-linking method (similar to Zurn Pex and Watts RadiantPEX). It fully meets today’s strictASTM F 876, 877 and NSF 14/61 standardsfor PEX tubing and has been certified for use with potable water. RHT PEX is produced with a strong Oxygen-Barrier and can be used interchangeably for either heating or drinking water supply lines.
Other Available Items
Ambient and/or Moisture Sensor Controllers, Self regulating heat trace for gutters and downspouts
Electrical and Environmental Requirements
N.E.C. 426-28 requires 30 mA Ground Fault circuit protection for snow and ice melting applications