Roof ice and snow melt system
View Patent ↗A snow and ice melting device adapted to rest on a roof; having a flat plate with a series of channels therethrough containing a heating element to heat the flat plate and melt the ice and snow on the roof.
1. A heated panel for melting snow and ice on a roof, comprising in combination: a flat base panel, at least one linear channel disposed within said base panel, adapted to receive heat generating cables therein; and at least one heat generating cable disposed within said linear channel.
2. A heated panel as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said heat generating cable is self-regulating.
3. A heated panel as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said heat generating cable is a modular, pre-terminated cable.
4. A heated panel as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said flat base panel is constructed of extruded aluminum alloy.
5. A heated panel as set forth in claim 1 , including an angled panel extension adapted to extend over the edge of the roof.