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Looking Back: Skylights and Your Commercial Rooftop

In May of this year, Roofing Magazine published, and hosted on their site, an “On My Mind” piece from our director of Sales, Marion McKnight. The article was intended to help bring to light potential risks associated with skylights so that building owners, asset management professionals, and anyone else involved in the purchasing decision for such a product could make a more informed decision. Unfortunately, there were some who did not appreciate our commentary and felt it was an attack on the use of skylights in general. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Besides my involvement with PHP Systems/Design, I am also the owner of a skylight manufacturing company, VTech Skylights, so, naturally, I would not encourage something to be written that would discourage the use of skylights. As we also hosted the same material on our site as a blog post, I wanted to take the time and share my response with our readers. My name is Arthur J Valentz. Some 26 years ago I founded PHP Systems/Desig...
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Hurricane Season Is Here! Six Must Read Roof Preparation Tips

Hurricane season on the Atlantic and Gulf coast runs from June 1st through November 30th each year. The peak of the season tends to be in August and September. What this means for building owners, operators, and maintenance professionals is that it's time to put in a bit of work with regards to building, roof, and equipment supports to make certain commercial buildings are prepared for the potential storms ahead. While every structure will have different steps that must be taken to protect it, we’ve put together a few points you may want to consider as you prepare for potential inclement weather. 1. Support and Anchor Roof Equipment Pipes, cable, and other roof equipment should be properly supported and anchored in place. It is important to realize that a higher-level of an anchor may be needed than you would think. Durable steel cable is a better choice than a nylon strap, for instance. 2. Check Local Code Contact your local government to find out what standards are required to ke...
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3 Ways to Invest in Rooftop Fall Protection

When someone falls, someone gets hurt—and the risk is doubled if you’re on top of a roof. Even if you fall on a roof (as opposed to falling from the roof to ground level or a lower-level roof structure), you can still be in considerable danger. That’s because a roof may contain hazards that you wouldn’t want to impact with your body, such as pipe supports, live electrical equipment, or rusted metal. There’s even a danger of falling through a roof if you happen to be standing near a weakened area or a skylight. In other words, rooftop fall protection is more important than most may think. With so many hazards in play, it’s no wonder that roofing accidents make up over one-third of all fatalities in the construction industry. Since you believe in worker safety—plus avoiding fines and bad publicity—it’s likely that you are interested in the guidelines and techniques that make up rooftop fall protection and prevention. Here are the top four ways to get started: 1. Study New OSHA Guidelines...
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Your Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility

Very few people should ever get to see what it looks like on top of a commercial roof. Rooftops are unequivocally dangerous, with falls from rooftops representing over 33% of deaths in the construction industry. By this metric, building owners need to make it relatively difficult for anyone to get on top of a commercial roof, with barriers in the form of locks, special training, permission slips, and time sheets. In short, no one should be able to access your roof without learning about its safety features, getting a key from a designated individual, and logging their time. There’s a different side to the coin, however. Once your workers have passed the hurdles you put up to prevent them from freely accessing the roof, they should be able to get around easily and safely. This means the addition of handrails to roof edges and elevated spaces, crossover ramps to traverse elevation changes and cable runs, and access platforms next to maintenance equipment. This allows workers to get to ro...
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How Roof Pipe Support Systems Enhance Performance and Safety

In the realm of industrial and commercial operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety via roof pipe supports is not just a goal – it's a mandate. The landscape of building regulations is rather critical, and a crucial aspect often overlooked is the design and implementation of effective roof pipe support systems. These unassuming yet indispensable structures play a pivotal role in safeguarding both the performance of rooftop equipment and the safety of workers. Drawing insights from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, this article delves into the multifaceted realm of roof pipe supports. We will highlight their paramount importance in enhancing performance and safety across industries. We will also take a closer look at how PHP Systems/Designs can help improve your rooftop’s integrity while ensuring equipment safety. Guarding Lives &Adhering to OSHA Mandates In 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a f...
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Engineering Safety: PHP Systems/Design Pioneering Rooftop Equipment Designs

  PHP Systems/Design, a leader in innovative rooftop equipment design, embodies a commitment to safety and compliance in architectural and building management solutions. Pioneering in "zero penetration" roof support systems, PHP ensures each project upholds the highest standards of safety, aligning with their ethos of “Building It Right.” This discussion explores PHP's role in advancing rooftop equipment design for optimal safety compliance. The Evolution of Rooftop Equipment Design Rooftop equipment design has historically grappled with balancing functionality and safety. Traditional methods often compromised safety standards, leading to structural and management challenges. PHP Systems/Design innovated this field with the introduction of “zero penetration” roof support systems, a method that eliminates the need for invasive installation processes, thus preserving roofing systems' integrity and enhancing safety standards. Innovations in Material and Design for Safety...
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11 Step Roof Maintenance Checklist

Most roofing professionals recommend twice-yearly roof inspections. And this is not just about their bottom line! Regular roofing maintenance and inspections have been proven to increase roof longevity significantly. Not inspecting can in some cases even void your roof warranty. Of course, the simplest solution is simply to hire a roofing company to inspect your roof for you. However, conducting your own inspections has advantages, too. You will almost certainly save money, and you will gain a more intimate understanding of your building that may help you make wiser maintenance decisions in the future. When Should You Inspect Your Roof? Ideally, commercial roofs should be inspected both before and after severe weather seasons. Severe weather includes both the winter cold of northern locations and the extreme heat and direct sunlight experienced during Southern and Western summers. Both extremes can weather and damage roofs, so it is a good idea to prepare for them, and to inspect for d...
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