Every roof structure presents unique challenges in new construction for companies that supply and install permanent equipment on it. With structural steel, it’s reinforcing; with concrete, it can be missing a pour. Hollow-core precast can be considered one of the most challenging types of roof construction for installing window-washing, suspended maintenance, and fall-protection systems. The main issue with precast is …
Perception vs. Reality
The following is an email that was sent to me from our CEO, Marc Lebel. I thought that it was an interesting message about interpreting “common beliefs” for yourself. I hope that everyone takes something positive from this message and applies it to themselves at some point this year. I recently travelled to an area that many do not consider …
Permanent Roof Anchor System
Roof anchors are the most common component used in the permanent window washing equipment industry. This article helps explain what a roof anchor is and why it is so widely used. What Is a Roof Anchor? At first glance, a roof anchor appears to be a simple product: a basic post with a U-bar attached at the top. However, looks …