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Why Rooftop Walkway Systems Are a Game-Changer for Summer Safety

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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.

5 Reasons Rubber Base Supports Are Perfect for Spring Roof Upgrades

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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.

Introducing the Innovative Mini Split Mustang Condenser Stand

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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.

The Complete Guide to Roof Safety Rail for Fall Protection

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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.

Increase Roof Safety with a Pipe Crossover Walkway Ramp

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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.

Cable Tray Support For Solar Applications

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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.

Fixed Ladder Maintenance Platform For Rooftop Equipment Access

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Rooftop Support Systems recently had the opportunity to design and implement a custom access platform for a customer based in Baltimore. The intention behind the access platform was to provide maintenance crews with safe and easy access to service air handlers for the building. The surrounding area was narrow and had several obstacles we had to design around. The air handlers were located several feet off the ground, so a fixed ladder had to be included in the design. The platform was constructed primarily from RTS’s Heavy Duty Modular Square Framing (HDMS), which is known for its adjustability and efficiency.