Helping out your neighbor has always been one of Steve’s values – residential is his jam… just not the kind you put on bread.
Complicated systems are fun tasks to tackle… at least Steve thinks so.
We are proficient in most types of commercial electrical work.
High Line Electric Inc. also provides insulation resistance testing, leakage current testing and thermal imaging of electrical systems in addition to traditional electrical service and construction.
We install and service three phase wiring systems, transformers, motor controls, lighting controls and industrial sensors. We can also design custom control systems for specific applications.
We provide insulation testing, leakage current testing and FLIR surveys of services, conduit, panelboards, motors, and equipment.
Oh the seasons.
Roof de-icing installation work is mostly limited to spring, summer and fall.
Our winter services include high capacity steam de-icing, downspout and pipe thawing and ice column removal. During the warmer months our services include moss removal, gutter and downspout cleaning, de-icing system testing and troubleshooting.
I look forward to providing a comprehensive solution to your deicing and needs.
We specialize in the design and installation of extruded aluminum roof de-icing systems, high-angle rope work, roof and gutter cleaning and steam de-icing during the winter.
De-icing systems are a gray area of electrical work. Any contractor is allowed to install heat tape and de-icing. These are mostly low temperature, intrinsically safe products despite being 120 or 240-volt. A licensed electrician is required to install the powering circuits and make the connection between the electrical system and the de-icing system. What typically happens, is when things don’t work properly, the electrician says “the powering is good” and the heat tape installer throws up their hands and says “the breaker is tripping, that is an electrical issue”. In reality, installing a system that works properly and can be energized at any temperature takes meticulous planning, design and attention to detail.
Every structure is different and every situation is different and ice dams form for many reasons.
The first step is to gather information about the environment, location, elevation and roofing system design.
I am a strong believer in thermal imaging. It does a good job of identifying defects in insulation, thermal bridging and hot spots due to recessed lighting, ductwork and air infiltration. It also is useful for locating areas where ice damming has caused moisture to penetrate the structure. We can even arrange for an aerial survey by drone-mounted thermal imaging camera for large properties if desired. We also suggest data logging surveys of attic spaces to get real-world information about temperature, humidity and ventilation efficiency.
If a roofing material has already sustained substantial damage, it will be necessary to have those areas repaired or replaced by a reputable roofer. De-icing systems are very effective at protecting a good roof but cannot fix a damaged roof.
All of this information takes the guesswork out of a de-icing system and lets us focus our efforts in areas that will build ice. This philosophy of doing only what is necessary minimizes both installed cost and the long-term cost of operation.
Roofs and Deicing: We primarily focus on installing extruded aluminum deicing systems.
Square D: panelboards, breakers, service gear, motor starters, overloads
Cutler Hammer: panelboards, breakers, service gear
Lutron: devices, lighting and environmental control systems, occupancy sensors, blue tooth timer switches
ABB: industrial controls, contactors, overloads
Juno; recessed lighting, track systems
Halo: recessed lighting, track systems
Raychem: heat trace supplier
Drexan Energy Systems: heat trace supplier
TCI: heat trace controls
Acutech: extruded aluminum deicing panels
Sioux Corporation: steam deicing