How do I run exposed roof ductwork so it meets wind-load requirements?

You cannot rely on regular strap hangers on a roof. You must mount the ductwork to heavy-duty, engineered structural roof pipe stands or unistrut support blocks (like Pate or Miro bases) that are anchored or weighted down.

['You cannot rely on regular strap hangers on a roof. You must mount the ductwork to heavy-duty, engineered structural roof pipe stands or unistrut support blocks (like Pate or Miro bases) that are anchored or weighted down.', 'Fasten the duct securely to these bases using heavy-gauge structural steel angles. The ductwork itself must be fabricated from heavier gauge steel (often 20- or 18-gauge) or wrapped in a continuous weatherproof cladding (like Embossed Aluminum or Ventglas multi-layered jackets) to prevent wind buckling and water entry.']

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• You cannot rely on regular strap hangers on a roof. You must mount the ductwork to heavy-duty, engineered structural roof pipe stands or unistrut support blocks (like Pate or Miro...
• Fasten the duct securely to these bases using heavy-gauge structural steel angles. The ductwork itself must be fabricated from heavier gauge steel (often 20- or 18-gauge) or wrapped in...

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