S-5! | Clamps | Applications/Uses

Bracing of stacks, flues & parapets

Sometimes a stack or flue extends quite a distance above the plane of a roof and needs to be braced against wind and snow. In this example, a rigid brace was attached to the flue, and then the roof using S-5! clamps. Be sensible with these kinds of installations. Loads incurred by S-5! will be transferred to the panels and their attachment to the structure. Very large or tall stacks or flues may require bracing to the building structure in order to lend adequate support.

Here, a parapet wall extends a short distance above the roof line. The kicker bracing serves to stabilize the parapet. It is attached to the panel seam with S-5! clamps. Clamps were located at panel clip locations. Use caution with this kind of installation, as the load incurred by the brace and clamp is transferred to the panel system. In the pictured example, the wall is relatively low in height. Taller walls may be subject to a greater tributary area and wind loads. When in doubt, consult the panel system supplier.

Often, a small equipment screen is desired to hide rooftop equipment. Anchorage of such a screen is always a problem. The diagram shows how simple it can be with S-5! clamps. Exercise discretion with respect to the height of such a screen. The taller it is, the more wind to which it is exposed. These loads will be transferred to the panels.