Hey Greentech Renewables Team, 

I am looking to complete my first flat roof install. What should I look for on the roof during my site visit? Thanks! 

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Happy to help. You should consider the following details when visiting and designing a commercial roof system. 

  • Are penetrations allowed?
  • Roof Dimensions with locations and sizes of obstructions
  • Roof structure details (how is the roof constructed) including a section of the roof finish from roof deck to roof covering / finish.  This will provide the following information:
    • framing member type/size/spacing
    • roof covering / finish (membrane, tar & gravel, BUR, concrete, other) including manufacturer and model
    • if penetrations are required / allowed - the type of fastener (wood / metal thread) and length
    • load capacity of roof finish
  • Building Height
  • Design wind speed
  • Design snow load
  • Seismic zone
  • Building Risk Category 
  • Parapet present and if so, height

Aerocompact has a great online tool that we can help you design your system in once we know your parameters.