Pitch Pan Roofing

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Pitch pan roofing.

During the hot summer weather the asphalt will sometimes bleed down into the interior around the protrusion leaving the pan dry. Their purpose in water management. Prefabricated pitch pans deliver a watertight seal around rooftop protrusions while scuppers provide solutions for drainage challenges. Pitch pan prefabricated pitch pans deliver a watertight seal around rooftop protrusions.

The pitch pan corners should have a 2 inch radius and are lapped a minimum of inch. Using our prefabricated pitch pans results in your crews not having to sacrifice quality for time savings. The diameter of the pitch pan is based on the size of the pipe that it is applied around. Like other parts of a roof if a pitch pan is left undamaged water can accumulate in it leading to leaks and additional water damage.

Since most roof failures occur at points of penetration it s critical to have a high quality pitch pan that will perform on the rooftop. Movement from the protrusion will break the waterproofing compound creating cracks. These metal accessories come with membrane welded to them reducing installation time and providing a clean aesthetically pleasing finish. 58 360 uniflex pitch pan roofing sealant is a single component semi self leveling sealant that provides a water resistant flexible seal.

Most single ply thermoplastic manufacturers have pre molded pitch pans. Easily seal vertical penetrations using our prefabricated pitch pans. There should be a minimum of 2 inches of clearance between the pan and the pipe. This is called a pitch pan because pitch pans stick out of the roof they are sometimes more prone to damage.

It can be applied in damp wet conditions with no mixing required. There should be a minimum 4 inch flange at the perimeter of the pan that serves as a base over the membrane. Though these are simple roofing elements they play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the roof and therefore of the building. Metal sleeves placed around small and medium protrusions which penetrate the roofing system.

Also known as pitch pockets our standard sizes are hand welded and made from 60 mil tpo and pvc. The pitch pan can be fabricated from metal or plastic. Flashing is a physical barrier either a sealant or a plate like structure that is.