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GreenLink has introduced an engineered mechanical support system for mounting a wide range of HVAC equipment including AC units, mini splits, heat pumps, condensers, and associated pipelines and conduit. The system is designed to produce an extremely secure installation, especially in the face of high…
Read MoreThe market has been shifting away from treated wood blocks for rooftop support of pipes, HVAC equipment, and ductwork, etc., largely because they are subject to biodegradation—in other words, rot. When the sleepers deteriorate, they cause pipe sag and unbalanced HVAC equipment which shortens operational…
Read MoreMini splits are becoming increasingly popular on commercial buildings as well as residential housing. Usually, they can be mounted on any number of support systems, but the taller, narrower profile of the larger units creates a level of vulnerability. In windy conditions, it can tip…
Read MoreModified bitumen roofs continue to maintain a significant share of the domestic market. Mod bit is often described as “rubberized” asphalt, meaning it consists of asphalt and a polystyrene or polypropylene polymer infused into a reinforcing fabric. It is applied in 4’ squares as a…
Read MoreClearing the Way for Coating A public school roof in central Michigan, was scheduled to be resealed with a liquid applied coating. Two adjacent roof sections were involved separated by a parapet wall over which line sets needed to pass. Prior to coating five mini…
Read MoreIn a perfect world, low-slope roofs would have nothing on them. This was the opinion of the NRCA in 1990. Since then, the proliferation of rooftop equipment and utility lines such as gas pipes and conduit is seen everywhere on low slope roofs. Different trades…
Read MoreKnuckleHeads Prevent Split Tip-overs in High Winds Roof-mounted heat pump splits are often attached to 4’ X 4’ treated wood beams, which are loose laid on the roof membrane. While this has been common practice for many years, the emergence of taller “double stacked” units…
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