New Mechanical System for Supporting HVAC Equipment
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 [...]
The toxic top: The environmental and structural risks of treated lumber supports on rooftops.
The 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 [...]
The origin of the KnuckleHead Name
The first KnuckleHead At the turn of the century, it became evident that woodblocks, bricks and other improvised supports for rooftop equipment were no longer sustainable. The first engineered support system was designed by Dr. [...]
Tall VRFs/Mini-Splits: Blowing in the Wind? Here’s an Answer.
Mini 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 [...]
Securing HVAC Equipment on Mod-Bit Roofs without Mechanical Fastening
Modified 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 [...]
Case Study: A Public School in Michigan
Clearing 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 [...]
Rough-Ride for Roof Mounted Equipment
Field reports from HVAC and roofing contractors indicate an increasing issue relating to the stability of rooftop equipment installations. Earthquakes at 6.4 magnitude in January ran through the Caribbean wreaking havoc with the electrical grid [...]
Attachment: The KnuckleHead Base and the Rooftop “Junkyard.”
In 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 [...]
KnuckleHeads Prevent Split Tip-overs in High Winds
KnuckleHeads 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 [...]
KnuckleHeads and Hurricanes
Recently Green Link principals, Phil Georgeau, Founder, and Lisa Mulder, Technical Director traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico to survey the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria, and to study how the use of the [...]
KnuckleHead Rooftop Supports: The Secret Ingredient
KnuckleHead Rooftop Supports: The Secret Ingredient The KnuckleHead support has been carefully engineered and features a distinct design. But there is something else unique about it: the material from which it is made. That material [...]
Can a Simple Rooftop Support Be “Engineered”?
Can a Simple Rooftop Support Be “Engineered”? Rooftop supports for pipes and HVAC equipment come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and, of course, prices. Some feature a base made of recycled rubber [...]
Another Reason to Love the Roofing Industry: Friendships are Born When You Least Expect it.
Dana Castle didn’t know what to expect from her trip to the National Women in Roofing Day, but she sure didn’t expect this! An article posted on Rooferscoffeeshop.com By Karen L. Edwards, NWIR Communications Chair [...]
Rooftop Supports: What Do Adhesive/Sealants Bring to the Party?
Rooftop Supports: What Do Adhesive/Sealants Bring to the Party? Many, if not most, rooftop supports are loose laid. This makes for easy installation of pipelines, air conditioning units, conduit and other rooftop equipment, but [...]
The Dead Zone: When rooftop supports aren’t specified
Because rooftop supports aren’t typically specified, they are often improvised. A well-constructed commercial or industrial building must meet a host of specifications. The roof is no exception, and neither is rooftop mounted equipment, including pipes, [...]
Elevating and Leveling Rooftop-Mounted Equipment
Elevating and leveling roof-installed pipelines and HVAC equipment are more important than may appear at first glance. There are two issues: First, pipes, equipment or electrical conduit need to be elevated to a point [...]
Installing KnuckleHeads: A Value Proposition
Is protecting a $55,000 roof job worth a few hundred dollars? Recently, a building owner in Michigan contracted for a re-roof of his building. A ten-man crew installed a PVC membrane to the roof. [...]
No Sleepers on the Job
Why Wood Sleepers Are on their Way Out The use of wood sleepers to provide rooftop support for HVAC equipment, pipes, and conduit has been a standard procedure for many years—the method goes way [...]
The KnuckleHead Solar Support System
The KnuckleHead Solar Support System There are two main types of solar mounting systems: Mechanically attached or ballasted. KnuckleHeads by GREEN LINK, Inc. are mechanically attached. KnuckleHeads feature a simpler, integrated end-effective design that [...]
Correctly Placing HVAC Units on Commercial Rooftops
Correctly Placing HVAC Units on Commercial Rooftops Rooftop units are an extremely common setup in HVAC systems for commercial buildings due to their ease of installation, good energy efficiency and ability to provide heating and cooling [...]