Thermal Techonologies Now Offering Roofing De-Icing Systems Designed to Eleminate Ice Dams

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2008
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Bluffdale-based company develops products based on Park City/Heber area winters

Bluffdale, Utah— Thermal Technologies Corporation, a Bluffdale, Utah-based company, has developed new roof de-icing systems that company officials say can protect homes from serious damage during Utah's harsh winter season. Many of the Thermal Technologies' products are developed and tested in the Park City/Heber area.

Thermal Technologies utilizes heat cables or hydronic heating in the company's patent-pending roof de-icing systems to melt snow and ice under severe winter conditions.

“Utah, and particularly winter resort communities like Park City and Heber, are especially susceptible to ice and snow damage to homes and even commercial properties. Until recently, many products on the market really didn't offer safe, efficient solutions to these problems. But now, with products that we've created and manufactured, property owners can be assured that potential trouble spots on roofs will be clear of ice and snow even in the harshest of weather conditions," said Michael Gurr, president and CEO of Thermal Technologies.

Gurr said that ice dams on roofs create many of the problems encountered in the Park City/Heber area.

“An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof that prevents melting snow in the form of water from properly draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into the home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas. Since heat is constantly being released from even the best insulated homes, this problem is very common in Park City and Heber. Exhaust systems in kitchens and bathrooms, wood stoves and fireplaces melt snow and ice to create the melting snow and ice, and this inevitably causes problems. If your building has icicles, there's a good chance you've got a potential problem," Gurr said.

Gurr noted that in the past, the traditional method of reducing ice dams had been to install heat cable in a zigzag pattern. “The problem with heat cable is that it was never designed to clear an entire roof edge, and it doesn't work effectively in heavy winter conditions. Plus, these cables are costly to operate and are susceptible to damage from sliding snow, tree branches and other roof hazards. With a Thermal Technologies system, which incorporates heated panels made of 100 percent recycled aluminum alloy and other environmentally friendly materials, we're able to eliminate the dangers of snow and ice buildups altogether. Plus, we're able to reduce energy consumption and our carbon footprint," he said.

Gurr founded Thermal Technologies Corporation in 2004 in South Jordan. Prior to Thermal Technologies Corporation, Gurr worked as a general contractor for almost 20 years. He has said that his work in home remodeling demonstrated a need to advance the shortcomings within the roof de-icing industry. The company deals directly with consumers and in a business-to-business capacity with roofing companies, gutter companies, electricians, builders, general contractors and architects. Thermal Technologies Corporation's products are now available in the United States and Canada.

For more information about Thermal Technologies, visit thermaltechusa.com.