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Exploring the Economic Benefits of Engineered Roof Pipe & Equipment Supports

Posted by Art Valentz on March 6, 2024

Maximizing economic benefits is a top priority for property owners and facility managers. Although a number of essential components contribute to this, engineering roof pipe and equipment support solutions stand tall as the most strategic asset. It leads to cost-effectiveness and long-term financial gains.

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Topics: Rooftop Support Engineering, Roofing Maintenance, Roof Safety, Rooftop Equipment

Elevating Safety and Efficiency: The Importance of Well-Designed Equipment Supports

Posted by Art Valentz on October 4, 2023

Safety and efficiency are paramount in business operations. Well-designed roof supports can ensure the safety and efficiency of equipment such as air handlers, blowers, and exhaust fans. These reliable equipment support systems provide the necessary foundation for the equipment, ensuring stability, proper alignment, and load distribution. They help prevent equipment vibrations, structural damage, and potential accidents, creating a secure working environment for employees.

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Topics: Roof Safety

Safety & Compliance: Best Practices for Selecting & Installing Roof Pipe Supports

Posted by Art Valentz on September 6, 2023

Safety and compliance are critical factors when selecting and installing roof pipe supports. These supports are vital for maintaining the structural integrity of the roofing system and preventing potential hazards.

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Topics: Roof Safety

Why Does Roofing Fail? 5 Causes of Commercial Roof Failure

Posted by Art Valentz on May 3, 2023

Roof failure is a problem that occurs for many reasons, but in an ideal scenario, your commercial roof will last at least as long as its intended lifespan. You can help your commercial rooftop last as long as it was intended to last by taking good care of it. Measures such as regular inspections or adding a rooftop support system can add years of life to your roof. Knowing the potential causes of roof failure and what you can do to prolong its lifespan can help ensure that your roof will endure for the longest length of time possible. 

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Topics: Roof Safety

How Rooftop Support Systems Protect Roofs in a Hurricane

Posted by Art Valentz on July 27, 2022

The summer season is here, ushering in months of sunshine, vacationing…and hurricanes forming in the ocean. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and this year, it’s especially important to make sure your buildings are ready. According to the Atlantic Defense Fund, hurricanes in recent years have been accompanied by higher storm surges, stronger winds, and more destruction. These storms are becoming stronger and intensifying faster, which is causing hurricanes to become more costly for property-owning businesses and homeowners.

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Topics: Roofing Management, Roof Safety

Beyond Falls: Preventing Injuries With Rooftop Support Equipment

Posted by Art Valentz on June 29, 2022

Working on rooftops can be dangerous. According to BLS.gov, roofing workers had one of the highest rates of nonfatal falls, with 86.9 cases per 10,000 full-time workers in 2016. In 2020, the number of fatal accidents for roofers was 50 per 100,000 full-time workers. It’s not surprising that working on rooftops incurs risk, with heavy lifting, frequent climbing, and working in the scorching heat. OSHA considers roof safety to be paramount, and it’s something that commercial/industrial building managers must consider.

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Topics: Roof Safety

Avoiding Catastrophe: How to Prevent a Roof Collapse

Posted by Art Valentz on March 16, 2022

Roof safety is paramount for commercial buildings. A roof collapse is the worst-case scenario for a commercial roof, and the effects are widespread. First, the roof isn’t just gone—a collapsing roof creates debris that falls into the building and does damage to the walls and floors. This might render the entire building unusable. Any business inside the building must relocate or come to a halt. Any occupants might be injured or even killed.

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Topics: Roof Safety

Digging In to Commercial Roofing Safety Practices: Q&A With John Engle

Posted by Art Valentz on December 1, 2021

How often do you think about the safety of your commercial roof? For building owners and managers, rooftop safety is a topic that should be at the forefront of your mind. After all, the roof is a vitally important part of your building, housing important equipment that keeps your tenants comfortable. Securing this equipment while ensuring your rooftop stays protected from damage is essential. To do so, you must be able to provide safe, regular access for maintenance workers and staff.

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Topics: Roof Safety

How Hurricanes Can Impact Rooftops and Rooftop Equipment

Posted by Art Valentz on September 29, 2021

Hurricane season is here, and commercial roofs can see damage as a result. Heavy rain, wind gusts, flash flooding, and debris can all result in problems for your roof, especially for low-slope roofing which poses additional vulnerability during extreme weather with risks to the perimeter, corners, and flashing areas. Today, we’re discussing how to prepare now for hurricane season, what you should do when you know a hurricane is on the way, and what you should do after a hurricane strikes. We will illustrate how using rooftop support systems can reduce the incidence of damage by eliminating some of the risks that come with storing equipment directly on the rooftop.

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Topics: Roof Safety, Rooftop Equipment

How to Provide Safe Work Access to Commercial Rooftops

Posted by Art Valentz on June 16, 2021

As all commercial building managers know, providing safe and reliable rooftop access is imperative to ensure that any equipment stored in this area is properly maintained. Accessing this equipment is often easier said than done, however. Without proper planning, you may encounter multiple safety and logistical issues. The best way to ensure easy rooftop access for workers and all personnel is to invest in a complete rooftop access system—including stairs, platforms, and crossovers—all of which work together to create an ideal rooftop solution that protects your equipment and roof as well as workers.

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Topics: Roof Safety

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