How Does The Bat Gutter Work With Snow And Ice

One side effect of installing gutter guards on your horizontal runs is they can help to generate ice sickles and dams as water freezes during the winter.

How does the bat gutter work with snow and ice.

Gutter covers help gutters withstand winter weather unlike mesh or screen gutter guards gutter helmet forms a solid protective barrier over the gutter openings while leaving a slim opening through which runoff water can flow. The second way you can protect your gutters from ice and snow damage is to install heating devices inside of the gutter troughs. A heat cable will melt the ice and snow by keeping the inside of the gutter warm therefore allowing the guards to remain free of ice and icicles. Gutter helmet and helmet heat can work together to help you avoid ice dams in the winter.

They also strengthen your gutter system preventing it from damage due to the weight of the ice. Combining a gutter guard and a heated cable together can be a powerful way to keep your gutters functioning properly all year. Gutters have a tendency to collect leaves and other debris and that makes gutter guards an important part of your roof s drainage system. These heating devices help to keep the trough at a warm enough temperature so that ice dams do not form in the gutters and so that snow that sits in the gutter melts.

We tested 8 popular gutter guards to see how they performed in snow and ice conditions. They allow you to move into winter with clean clear gutters allowing any snow and ice that start to accumulate to run off once they melt. Watch the video to find out.