Posts Tagged ‘Wood Blocks’
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 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 MoreNo 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 back to the first days when pipes and equipment first began to be installed on roofs. It’s easy to see…
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