Pipe supports keep mechanical pipes, conduit, and utility lines elevated above the roof membrane surface. When pipes rest directly on a commercial roof, the constant contact concentrates point loads on the membrane, accelerating wear and creating leak points. Supports distribute that weight evenly and allow the pipes to move with thermal expansion and contraction without tearing or abrading the surface below.
For facility managers, improperly supported pipes are a common cause of membrane failures that go unnoticed until water gets into the building. A single leak trace on a commercial roof can easily cost $5,000 to $15,000 to locate and repair, not counting interior damage. Installing proper pipe supports at the outset is a straightforward way to protect both the roof system and the equipment running across it.
Sentry Roofing sizes and installs pipe supports appropriate to your roof type, load requirements, and pipe configuration. We coordinate placement so supports integrate with the membrane system and do not create additional penetration points.
Ready to add this to your building? Request an evaluation from Sentry Roofing and we will put together a solution for your facility.
