Rooftop commercial equipment is always installed at a height, so they need a maintenance platform. As the rooftop equipment like the HVAC system, compressor, etc. differ in size there is no one-size-fit maintenance platform available. It has to be customized to integrate the specific rooftop equipment.
Custom design and calculations allow for success maintenance of doors and panels safely without obstructions from the vents and air ducts. In addition, no rooftops are similar therefore every roof maintenance platform needs a different design to serve all your rooftop needs as expected.
Customization is always deciphered as expensive by buyers but Con-form Group Australia has introduced a no-welded solution. It removes the extra cost that is associated with maintenance platforms that need welding.
Welded vs. non-welded platform
Welded platforms are pricey
Welding on and off-site is costly. To weld onsite, an experienced welder has to be hired. Besides, you need a costly permit to do hot work operations on-site. If the roof equipment platform is fused or welded off-site, a crane is needed to move it onto the rooftop. If the platform doesn’t fit, it will need to be taken back to offsite for modification and if possible do it on-site but will need permission.
You will even need to alter rooftop conditions. The ducts and pipes will need rerouting or equipment will need to be swapped out. The working charges or the smallest tweak in the design after the welding work has started will cost you a lot. rooftop platforms need to be hot-dip galvanized to handle the outdoor weather. However, welding hot-dipped galvanized material is cumbersome and expensive.
Non-welded platforms are easy to install
The non-welded platforms are constructed using tubular steel frames. They are lighter than the massive steel welded assemblies. The platforms are pre-engineered and arrive on-site neatly organized on pallets. All the parts are carried with ease on the roof or can be hoisted with a scissor lift. There is no need to pay for a crane to lift. The platform is assembled with stainless steel screws that hold the framing.
With just a wrench the entire framing is assembled. You don’t need to change rooftop conditions because the framings can be adjusted or trimmed to adapt to the roof surface surroundings.
The non-penetrating access platform allows installing the system on the existing roof without penetrating the roof. The design is wide allowing workers sufficient space to open the unit, keep tools and work without any worries about tripping. The stairs help workers easily carry their maintenance tools onto the platform, which is safe in comparison to a 90° ladder.
From the above discussion, it is obvious that welded platforms accompany high assembly costs and fitting headaches. On the other hand, non-penetrating non-welded equipment platforms are pre-fabricated, easy to assemble, and even disassemble on-site. It saves money, and stress yet offers the same safety level as the welded platforms.
Rooftop units need appropriate access platforms for maintenance technicians to access the higher areas of the equipment for proper inspection and maintenance.
