Equipment on Terraces
As architects continue to imagine and design complex projects; it is becoming increasingly common that fall arrest and tie-back equipment are located on terraces of buildings. As the condominium market is still as competitive as ever; builders and developers are coming up with special features and incentives to lure buyers. Items like barbecues, bars, built in kitchens, gardens, lounges, hot tubs, …
Davit Systems
I often hear people referring to window washing systems as davit systems. While this certainly is true it is not the only way to complete window washing (see The Roof Anchor and Roof Anchors Explained for more). So what exactly are davits, davit arms, davit bases, and davit systems then? Davit Arm Assemblies Davit arms are commonly used to rig over non-structural parapets, decorative …
Customized Rigging Sleeve
Pro-Bel was recently faced with the problem of installing a rigging sleeve on an existing building where we had no access to the ceiling below the roof. The interior atrium of the building could not be cleaned (or maintained) because there was no lift/platform that would reach the height required (and there was no other access point to install any …
Working With A Standing Seam Roof
We are often asked to provide our equipment on buildings with a standing seam roof. In the past this request would make even our most knowledgeable designers cringe but alas we have engineered a solution. What is a Standing Seam Roof? A standing seam roof consists of a series of sheet metal panels that are connected “above” the panels (creating …
Working With Hollow Core Precast
Every type of roof structure presents its own unique challenges in new construction for companies who supply and install permanent equipment on them. With structural steel its reinforcing, with concrete it can be missing a pour. Hollow core precast can be looked at as one of the most challenging roof construction types for the installation of window washing, suspended maintenance and fall protection …
Roof Anchors Explained
Roof Anchors are the most common piece in the permanent window washing equipment industry. This article will help you better understand what a roof anchor is and why they are so popular. A roof anchor at first glance is a very simple product, a basic post with a u-bar attached to the top. Looks can be deceiving and when it …