{"id":722,"date":"2017-02-10T12:51:42","date_gmt":"2017-02-10T19:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.warmquest.com\/blog\/?p=722"},"modified":"2017-09-22T16:16:58","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T22:16:58","slug":"flat-roof-snow-ice-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.warmquest.com\/blog\/flat-roof-snow-ice-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat Roof Snow and Ice Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Flat roofs can provide many unique challenges. In addition to ice dams and icicle buildup, snow load, drainage, and maintenance access become larger concerns. Fortunately, Warmquest can provide solutions for managing snow and ice on flat roofs.<\/p>\n

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Warmquest uses a variety of roof deicing products to provide customized solutions for roof deicing on buildings large and small. For flat roofs, ZMesh is often the product of choice, though others may fit the need.<\/p>\n

ZMesh<\/a>\u00a0is a unique low voltage heating system. The heating element is a woven bronze mesh, about the thickness of a window screen. When connected to a power source this mesh provides an even warmth across the entire surface. ZMesh is powered via a low voltage transformer inside of the control unit. Systems can be activated in a variety of automated or manual methods.<\/p>\n

The unique nature of ZMesh allows it to be installed directly beneath any non conductive roofing material. It can be nailed or stapled through, allowing for a great deal of flexibility by installers. On flat roofs, where membrane is often the material of choice, there is no better solution. The mesh is installed on the sub-roof and then covered with the roofing membrane.<\/p>\n

ZMesh and our other roof deicing products can be used on flat roofs to:<\/p>\n