Commercial buildings often have at least one or a combination of these items on the roof: fans, condensers, skylights, hatches, vents, or AC units. These units often penetrate the membrane of the roof. They also add weight to the roof...

A roof can be hazardous for maintenance professionals if it does not include the proper equipment, including safety accessories. Commercial building roofs often require the addition of metal roof walkway systems as a safety feature. These walkways also help increase...

Product Comparison - Smoke Ventilators When evaluating operable smoke ventilators versus melt-out units, architects, builders and contractors should weigh the pros and cons of each before making a decision. Components to consider include: The service life of the unit The...

Metal Roof Walkways - Overview Metal Roof Walkways are quickly gaining popularity as a way to provide a stable and safe work area for maintenance personnel. These easy-to-install systems also extend the life of any metal panel roof. Walkways can...

RS24 Skylight System vs. "Self-Curbing" Skylight If you operate in the PEMB industry, may have likely heard about the "self-curbing" skylight system in the market. How do other products compare? What if you are erecting a building that is not...

Know Your Options There are several choices to make when purchasing a metal building roof curb. Your evaluation should take into consideration the conditions on and around the roof: Roof panel make / model Roof Slope Weight of the roof...

UL Listed Smoke Vent - White Self-Flashed R&S supplies among the highest quality vents at very competitive prices. Due to the higher quality of our product we are not always the low cost leader. To that point, a few things...