Pipe Pier® Tri-Fold - NIBCO - #1

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THE PIPE PIER® SOLUTION Pipe Support Systems for Roof and Raised Floor Applications The Problem The commercial roof is a hostile environment. Daily, it is subject to sun, wind, rain, ice, and snow. Movement of roof attachments and heavy equipment also take their toll. As a result, a large number of expensive and ineffective support systems have been developed to meet the Uniform Mechanical Code 1346.2213, Section 2213 which states: “Piping must not be installed in or on the ground, under building or structures. Piping must be kept at least 3-1/2” above grade or structure.” Many of these support systems, however, may actually shorten roof life. The most commonly used rooftop supports are wood blocks (the most common use and cause of roof membrane failure), welded structural attachments, strut bridges, and trapeze assemblies. Disadvantages of Treated Wood Blocks • Labor Intensive • Deteriorate quickly and can split when screwing attachments to the block • Limited hardware attachments • Heavy to transport • Sharp edges that can cause roof membrane damage • Specification may require Styrofoam on the bottom of the wood block, which has a short life span and poor shear strength. • Specification may require encapsulating the wood block in rubber, which is both time consuming and expensive. Disadvantages of Welded Structural Steel, Strut Bridges & Trapeze Assemblies • Labor Intensive • Welding equipment & tooling required. Welding can create sparks on the roof that can cause roof membrane damage. • Sharp edges that can cause roof membrane damage • Small footprint does not distribute weight & stress effectively • Often not engineered or designed with loading calculation, movement or stress analysis. To learn more about the PIPE PIER® and Plenum Pier® Systems, please contact us at any of the numbers below. TOLCO 1375 Sampson Avenue, Corona, CA 92879 USA P: 951.737.5599 F: 951.737.0330 Customer Service Phone: 800.786.5266 www.tolco.com The PIPE PIER® Global Sales Network PIPE PIER® products are available world wide through our Global Sales Network. PIPE PIER® Online Technical data, application examples, brochures, installation videos, and PowerPoint® presentations are available on our website at www.pipepier.com. Where to Buy Distributed by PIPE PIER Incorporated Distributed by PIPE PIER Incorporated