Will A Rooftop Pipe Support Damage A Single-Ply Rooftop Membrane? First off, let’s define what a single ply membrane roof is and where it is used. Single ply membrane roofs are sheets of rubber or other synthetics that can be ballasted or chemically adhered to insulation to create a layer of protection for your commercial […]
Will A Rooftop Pipe Support Damage A Single-Ply Rooftop Membrane? Common types of Single-Ply Roofing Membranes First, let’s talk about single-ply membranes and what they are. Single-ply membranes are sheets of rubber and other synthetics that can be ballasted or chemically adhered to insulation to create a layer of protection for your commercial facility. Single-ply […]
The Gasket Series, Slip Sheets or Glue Downs The terminology may vary, but it’s the application that matters. This may be the best add-on that you’re not familiar with…Yet. If you ever speak to a roofing consultant, they will tell you their top fears are sharks, public speaking, and roof liability. Okay, that might not be […]
The CZ Series – For All Your Seismic Needs Do you need a rooftop pipe support for seismic installation? Contrary to our other products, our CZ Series is the only C-Port designed to be penetrating rooftop support specifically for this application. C-Port boasts a “non-penetrating” approach to rooftop pipe supports, however, we are also […]
Get Your Ducts In A Row…With Our New Line Of Duct Supports Our New Line Of Duct Supports Is Here Our newest line of HVAC duct supports are officially here. Our DS and DSW Series are designed to have fixed lengths for height and width. These are designed to be a plug and play product, […]
The Power of the Panda TYPICAL SOLAR FARMS ALIGN THEIR SOLAR ARRAYS IN ROWS TO FORM A GRID. A PLANT IN DATONG, CHINA, HOWEVER, DECIDED TO HAVE A LITTLE FUN WITH THEIR DESIGN. China Merchants New Energy Group, one of China’s largest clean energy operators, built a 248-acre solar farm in the shape of a […]
The History Of Rooftop Pipe Supports The Days Of Wood Before non-penetrating rooftop pipe supports were common among the construction industry, there was wood. Contractors would run to (hopefully) the nearest hardware store, Pick up some pressure treated 4×4’s, transport them back to the job site, cut them to the required lengths, and paint the […]
Roofing Membranes: Which Is Right For You? A commercial rooftop is an important investment for any building owner or homeowner. Like everything else in life, there are pros and cons to each roofing material that can be installed. Contractors and engineers need to know what qualities they can maximize in the price point that they […]
Will C-Ports Melt? Or Alternatively, What is Vulcanized Rubber? C-Ports are made of 100% recycled rubber from tires. And all modern tires are made from vulcanized rubber (note: this does not mean it comes from the planet Vulcan, Spock’s home). Therefore, no C-Ports will not melt because vulcanized rubber does not melt. Back in the 1800s, […]
How To: Adhering EPDM To EPDM This is article 3 of 3 in our EPDM Series: EPDM is a cost-effective way to complete a flat roof. EPDM roof systems have been around for over 40 years and are a great choice because they are a lightweight roof that has longevity and few seams. However, the […]
