By Dani Sheehan.
One of the most compromising parts of a metal roof’s performance is when pipe or flue penetrations are improperly installed to accommodate other building systems. If you are offering commercial metal roofing services or looking to add them to your business, make sure you know how to properly install pipe and flue penetrations. Below are a few tips to add to your success.
As with any aspect of the roofing system, it’s important that you’re qualified to install the element, to help avoid leaks, building damage and other unnecessary expenses; this applies to cutting and installing appropriately flashed and booted pipe penetrations. If you are looking to add metal to your roofing skill base, you also might consider enrolling in MCBI’s Installer Certification Training Courses for hands on installation training.
It’s so important to use the right material! Residential type roof jacks won’t last over time compared to rubber roof jacks made specifically for metal roofs. Proper commercial roofing products combine an EPDM rubber boot with a band made of bonded aluminum to allow for a compression seal at the roof panel. You also want to avoid materials like copper, lead and galvanized metal roof jacks that can corrode the metal roof system. The entire system is only as secure as the shortest life of its products. You’ll want to only use tape and caulk sealants approved by the manufacturer and long-life fasteners for any exposed fastener applications to avoid reducing the life of the entire system.
Before creating a penetration, ensure it can be properly sealed and does not have any immediate obstructions that might compromise the performance of the pipe or flue penetration. Some areas to keep in mind include:
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About Dani
Dani is a writer for The Coffee Shops and AskARoofer™. When she's not writing or researching, she's teaching yoga classes or exploring new hiking trails.
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