Ice dams are most often located on the lowest edge of the roof, commonly called the 'eave'. They are also found in other, sneakier places such as above skylights and low slope shed dormers. For the ...

Heat cables look like heavy-duty extension cords. But instead of delivering electricity from one end to the other, they break a cardinal rule of wiring and bleed heat through the insulating cover.

Heat cable has a dubious reputation in the ice dam prevention world. It's a topic few understand in-depth, both in terms of what it is and how to install it properly. In this three-part series, I will ...