What kind of challenges do you generally face during rooftop installations?

There are many things that you need to consider before you jump in and start the installation process on the roof of your building or structure.

To help you decide which rooftop support system is the right option for you, your home, or your business, we’ve put together a list of the top 3 challenges you need to take into consideration before you install those rooftop supports.

1. Load capacity of the structure
2. Roofing system configuration
3. Testing the roof membrane

If the Rooftop Support you have opted for helps you overcome these challenges, then you need not worry at all. Although our recent poll on LinkedIn, ‘What kind of challenges do you generally face during rooftop installations?’ gave you an option to pick one, the apt response was all the above!

The load bearing capacity of a roof should be sufficient and appropriate to support not only the roof cladding materials like tiles, but also objects that sit on top of the roof.

Considering configuration of the piping system installed on the roof is also of utmost importance to ensure continuity in design and system when opting for an upgraded solution. Awareness and understanding of the alterations of the roof system when going forward with reinstallations on existing roof must not be forgotten.

It is important to know the membrane type, insulation material, and the strength of the roofing system.

If you are worried about the heavy burden caused by rooftop units on the roofing system of your structure or don’t know how to overcome the various challenges you are facing to streamline the installation process efficiently? A solid, consistent, non-penetrative and superior quality solution is exactly what you require. The rooftop supports by Diamond Walraven are a modular support system and hold lightweight to complex equipment with utmost ease making them the best solution for rooftop installations. For more info, visit www.hirawalraven.com.

Pipe clamps are best defined as simple fittings widely used in several installation settings as the support mechanism for suspended pipes. They can be utilized in various integrations – horizontal, vertical or adjacent. These channel support systems are most commonly found in plumbing, heating, drainage and electrical work.

Our recent poll on LinkedIn, ‘As plumbing and heating Engineers, what are the real benefits you look for before installing pipe clamps?’ was quite a hit and we did receive lots of responses. However, the most favored options were the following:

• Deal with pipe movement well
• All of the above!

Pipe movement is a major characteristic for which pipe clamps are considered. Some of the interruptions include thermal expansion and contraction of pipes, severe weather, vibrations and seismic activities.

Pipe clamps are preferred for load bearing to uphold the weight of the pipe and restrict any kind of movement primarily as a reliable, durable, and fuss-free mounting solution. Hence, there is a fallacy that using pipe supports to accommodate and control the movement is of utmost importance. However, there are other benefits as well that add to the overall quality and functioning of the installation which include the following:

• Aesthetic look of the installation
• Ease of installation
• High level of corrosion and heat resistance

It is extremely crucial that the correct pipe clamp is used to ensure the integrity of the installation. Pipe fixing failure can cause substantial and costly damage to a building or structure, so it is best to get it right the first time!

A solid risk mitigation strategy against hazards surely diminishes the probability of risk to individuals and infrastructure while also reducing the cost of recovering from a disaster. Our recent poll on LinkedIn, ‘what is your risk mitigation strategy against seismic activity?’ gauged quite a few responses and opinions. However, the most preferred options were the following:

• Awareness
• Assessment of seismic activity

Earthquakes and other natural calamities are unavoidable and as a result we cannot stop mother nature when she is angry. Public awareness towards potential dangers should be fostered but is it enough? Analyzing and assessing the impact of seismic activity is a much more crucial step than just being aware of ways in which you can mitigate the risk.

Generally, when dealing with mitigation of seismic risk for constructions, the first step must be whether the intervention of upgrade should be undertaken or not on the building structure. If the answer is yes, the question of how to undertake the intervention needs to be addressed.

After an earthquake has hit, studying its impact on the shape of the building, and the preservation of architectural creativity as much as possible is the right way forward.

The tricky part of conducting risk analysis for standing structures is mainly the partial information on architectural and structural details. Accounting for uncertainties today is mandatory and would be unchallenging if seismic supports are installed during the construction phase itself to avoid unnecessary hazards and hassles after the devastation.

The impact on MEP installations and equipment is massive, but it can be minimized. BIS Seismic Support products by Hira Walraven add extra rigidity against seismic forces with its easy and quick assembly features. For enhanced life safety and minimized damages, we bring in our expertise to offer smart solutions that add value and deliver efficiency.