Posts Tagged ‘Rooftop supports’
Rock-Steady Roof Installations
Future Proof with Green Link’s MetalHead The triangle is the strongest shape. It’s often seen in rooftop supports designed for use with pipes, HVAC equipment, ductwork, conduit, cabling, and rooftop walkways. And in this, Green Link’s triangular MetalHead may seem familiar. But that basic shape is where the similarities end. The true strength of the…
Read MoreWeathering the Storm with Rooftop Supports
Weathering the Storm with Rooftop Supports Green Link, Inc. Presented by Kaitlyn Briggs (Kaitlyn Briggs) This presentation was originally featured as part of AEC Daily’s Virtual Education SpotLight Symposium in December 2023. We received several questions over the course of the day, but unfortunately didn’t have time to answer them as part of our presentation.…
Read MoreStrutFrame™ Duct and Pipe Supports: A Rooftop Installation Game-Changer
Ductwork and pipelines are like the nervous system of the building: sending essential HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and specialty services racing through the building to answer the demands of the occupants. Without adequate support, the system may start to sag, misalign, point load, or suffer a total system failure leading to costly repairs, hazards, and an…
Read MoreEnhancing Project Integrity with Green Link, Inc.’s KnuckleHead Pipe Supports
Green Link, Inc.’s KnuckleHead Pipe Supports can be used to properly support pipes and manage cables in HVAC installations.
Read MorePROTECTING YOUR ROOF, YOUR EQUIPMENT, AND YOUR INVESTMENT
Published in the 2023 AHR Tradeshow Journal on 2/7/23 Did you know that brand new HVAC/R equipment all over the world is being supported by blocks of wood (and other makeshift supports) that will rot and warp over the years, potentially damaging expensive equipment and roofs? Green Link engineers are determined to change this by…
Read MoreKnuckleHeads 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 support system could provide more stable rooftop installations in the face of future hurricanes. Hurricane Maria, which struck in September,…
Read MoreCan 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 and a metal top for supporting pipes or struts. Some are simple one-piece units composed of molded plastic, some are…
Read MoreAnother 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 and RCS Editor. GREEN LINK Engineering’s Sales and Business Development Coordinator, Dana Castle, decided that was excited about attending the…
Read MoreRooftop 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…
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