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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. Pipes and HVAC equipment, originally positioned on wood sleepers, were moved to allow for the installation. Once the job was…
Read MoreThe 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 combines attachment and a solar-ready support head in one unit. Typical solar support products function strictly as attachment bases that require…
Read MoreCorrectly 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 in one unit. Unfortunately, an improperly placed and installed packaged rooftop unit can lead to roof damage, including punctured membranes and sagging that…
Read MoreAttachment and Wind Uplift
Attachment and Wind Uplift Failure to plan for wind uplift on rooftop equipment can lead to significant roof damage or even catastrophic failure. High winds can impact solar installations as well as pipelines, especially when loaded on extensions. Mechanical Fastening The KnuckleHead System can be loose laid, but where wind uplift is a factor, it…
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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