Roof Curb Installation Detail

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Roof curb installation detail.

And in this one sentence lie the benefits and the detriments we face in the roof curb business everyday. Roof curb must be square level prior to setting equipment. If the roof curb will be mounted on a new building it can be assembled at any convenient location and installed as soon as the roof support members are in place. Insignia is shown on curb and unit detail drawings.

A minimum of one cross brace will be provided with each curb. Use tack welding or other suitable fastening method to secure the roof curb. The primary function of the curb is to keep weather out while supporting flashing the equipment on it. The maximum spacing between cross braces is 90.

Specifications prefabricated roof curb to be manufactured of prime galvanized steel construction 20 18 16 or 14 gauge as required meeting astm a653 653m with welded corners and with. Pre fabricated fully assembled roof curbs will reduce installation time and costs by ensuring compatibility between the rooftop unit curb and roof openings. Specify roof curbs in section 07720. Include a footnote in the mechanical and skylight sections that reads all roof curbs are specified in 07720 curb installation should be a part of the roof deck not on top of insulation or roofing materials.

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