Pipe Props

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Pipe Props

Miami-Dade Approved Adjustable Rooftop Pipe Support System

Proven results show Pipe Prop can safely hold anywhere from 2,130 lbs. to over 3,935 lbs. with glue at 140°F – an outstanding feat for a product weighing only 0.5 lbs! 

 

Pipe Props use gravity to step down and route drainage as an alternative to the cumbersome stacking of heavy wood blocks for condensate drains on roofs. NOA approved for wind loads in Miami-Dade county, passing extensive wind and UV tests.

Are you still using wood blocks to support your pipes? Compare your options — wood blocks vs. Pipe Prop

 

Wood blocks are heavy, and frankly, more difficult to adjust than the Pipe Prop

 

Quick and easy installation

 

Pipe Prop Applications

  1. Roofing contractors use Pipe Prop to protect the roof and elevate all types of piping, making for a safer work environment.
  2. Electricians know that they are less likely to face power outages when supporting conduit with this unique system.
  3. Plumbers routinely support gas supply lines with the Pipe Prop.
  4. HVAC contractors choose our product to assist with adjustable gravity flow drainage on commercial roofs and in residential attics.
  5. Building Managers/Developers rely on a pipe support and pipe stand system to protect their investment.

 

 

Pipe Props are adjustable even after installed
 

 

Fast, Easy Equipment Set-Up Adjustable Pipe Support System

 

Installing Pipe Prop is faster and easier than any pipe support structure or pipe stand for roof top piping on the market today, which is just one of the reasons you’ll find it on some of the best roofs in the country. We’ve created the Pipe Prop with efficiency in mind because the faster you install Pipe Prop, the faster you’re able to get to the more complex, technical parts of your job. We’ve made the installation process as simple as possible, and that will mean increases in productivity and efficiency with fewer headaches.
 

What You’ll Need…

 
You’ll only need four other elements in addition to the Pipe Prop saddle and base:
 
  1. 3/4-inch Schedule 40 PVC electrical conduit (recommended for its sunlight resistant characteristics)
  2. PVC glue
  3. PVC pipe cutter (ratchet-style recommended)
  4. Pipe Prop MDA 1000 Miami-Dade roofing adhesive or approved or roofing manufacturing adhesive equivalent
 

Installation Steps…

 
1. Cut the pipe to the correct length. Apply PVC glue to the pipe and attach the saddle base and conduit.  
 
 

 


2. Position Pipe Prop where you need it, according to building codes.

3. Attach to roof according to the roofing manufacturer’s recommendations.

4. Lay the pipe in the saddle and secure in place with one nylon cable tie (provided).

When Pipe Prop’s base is installed properly, the bond formed is almost indestructible, making the Pipe Prop a trusted source for pipe support for industry professionals everywhere

Specialized Installation

Architects, structural engineers, and facilities management supervisors designate Pipe Prop as the #1 pipe support hardware of today because of its versatility and labor-saving installation. And HVAC professionals use Pipe Prop for AC condensate drain piping or gas line pipe support. Some of Pipe Prop’s greatest supporters are the facilities managers of:
 
  • Independent school districts
  • Correctional facilities
  • City government buildings
  • Other institutional-type construction