Roofing Materials
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 loose laid supports present a potential for problems down the road. Over time, equipment vibration and wind gusts can cause…
Read MoreThe 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, conduit, HVAC/R units, solar arrays, etc. Yet between such equipment and the roof membrane is an area—an interface—where there is…
Read MoreSecuring Rooftop Supports
Securing Rooftop Supports There is a wide range of rooftop supports available on the market. A variety of products are designed to accommodate pipes, struts, pavers, and related equipment of all sizes. Some of these are designed to be loose laid, which for many installations such as electrical conduit or pipelines is acceptable. Loose laid…
Read MorePreventing Pipe and Duct Sag
It is not unusual for a contractor or building owner to climb up on a commercial roof and encounter sagging pipes and ducts. The causes vary. In some cases, the supports have deteriorated due to weather. Wood sleepers are probably the most common type of support failure. Over time, weather cycles will eventually cause the…
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