Wind Rated Roof Curbs

To achieve compliance an engineer needs to vet all rooftop attachments for wind resistance up to the insurer s specifications.

Wind rated roof curbs.

Roof curbs also protect the occupants inside the building by preventing the rooftop packaged unit from blowing off the curb during a wind event and potentially falling through the roof structure. To minimize leakage potential at the anchor point it is recommended that the cables be adequately anchored to the equipment curb rather than anchored to the roof deck. Flexible 9 flashing permits easy access to adjust isolators. Roof curbs insulated roof curbs.

Equipment mounting supports. Seismic wind load vibro curbs seismic vibro curbs combine adjustable spring isolators and a roof curb into a single unit. The brackets alone installed on a standard rooftop curb will fulfill wind code requirements. The src is a seismic wind load rated roof curb engineered for installation in earthquake prone and or high wind areas.

Roof curbs insulated roof curbs. Curb adapters retro mate. Catwalk service platforms. More insurance companies are requiring rooftop components to be wind rated for insurance eligibility.

When the basic wind speed is 120 mph or less specify two cables. Where the basic wind speed is greater than 120 mph specify four cables. Non insulated roof curbs. Catwalk service platforms.

The pe stamp ensures that a professional engineer registered in the state of the project has reviewed the curb and hold down bracket design. Rooftop units can be set immediately after curb installation with roofing completed later without disturbing the unit. Equipment mounting supports. Curbco partners with a firm who analyzes our designs and samples to verify that our curbs will meet wind requirements.

It is comprised of fully welded galvanized steel and ships ready for jobsite installation. Non insulated roof curbs. You must have a wind rated curb stamped by a pe. Choosing the correct seismic roof curb understanding the specifications.

Furthermore the stamp confirms the design is adequate for transmitting the intended wind loads from the roof top unit to the roof.