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Heavy mechanical equipment places significant demands on commercial roofing systems, making proper support critical for protecting both the roof and the equipment it carries. Learn how rooftop equipment supports distribute concentrated loads, improve maintenance access, extend equipment life, and help reduce long-term roofing and maintenance costs.
Summer weather creates several challenges for rooftop maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing. High temperatures can make roofing surfaces uncomfortable to traverse, while humidity, rain, and morning condensation can create slippery conditions that increase the potential for workplace accidents. Commercial rooftops often contain HVAC equipment, piping systems, conduit runs, solar installations, and other assets that require regular access by maintenance personnel. As rooftop traffic increases during the summer construction and maintenance season, facility managers must consider how workers will safely navigate these environments. Rooftop walkway systems provide designated pathways that help address these concerns by creating stable walking surfaces above or directly on the roof.
Commercial rooftops create a very different environment for management of cable tray supports than interior spaces. Cable trays installed above the roof deck face constant UV exposure, standing water, freeze-thaw cycles, wind uplift..
Spring is an important time for roof maintenance and system upgrades as facilities prepare for changing weather conditions and increased equipment demands. Seasonal temperature swings and moisture exposure can reveal weaknesses in rooftop support systems if they are not properly addressed. Rubber base supports play a key role in maintaining safety and stability during rooftop installations and upgrades.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Mini Split Mustang Condenser Stand, our latest innovation in Rooftop Support Systems! Designed to exceed expectations in strength, speed of assembly, and ease of assembly, the Mustang Mini Split Stand represents a new standard of quality in the rooftop equipment supports industry.
Roof safety rails are an important component of rooftop safety systems, specifically designed to prevent falls and ensure compliance with OSHA fall protection regulations. These systems play an essential role in protecting workers during routine maintenance, inspections, and construction activities on rooftops, where fall hazards are among the most common and severe workplace risks. By providing a physical barrier at roof edges and elevated surfaces, safety rails reduce the likelihood of accidents and create a secure working environment.
Our prefabricated structures are engineered, assembled, and packaged in a controlled warehouse environment, then shipped directly to the jobsite for quick installation. By the time they arrive, these roof platforms are ready to be lifted into place, reducing labor hours and improving overall project efficiency.
Rooftop Support Systems recently completed a project involving four custom access platforms a roof ladder. These platforms were specifically designed to withstand high winds, while also providing access to rooftop HVAC units requiring routine maintenance.
Rooftop Support Systems was recently contacted by a major US car manufacturer in regards to some obstacles they were encountering on the roof of one of their manufacturing facilities. A significant portion of the roof was covered with pipe and electrical conduit, making it difficult to move new equipment in to place. These obstructions were also a safety hazard for workers performing routine maintenance on rooftop equipment. RTS was able to recommend the perfect solution to their problem. We provided the customer with a total of 10 crossover ramps, allowing for safe access of both workers and machinery.
As solar energy systems continue to expand across commercial, industrial, and even residential rooftops, the infrastructure used to manage and protect electrical components is more important now than ever before! A key component of that infrastructure is the cable tray support system, which plays a vital role in organizing, protecting, and supporting the complex network of wiring in a solar installation.
Without reliable electrical cable tray support, cables can become tangled, exposed, or damaged—leading to safety hazards, code violations, and long-term inefficiencies. Investing in a well-planned solar cable tray layout can greatly improve system longevity, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure optimal performance for years to come.