Pitch Pan Roofing

It can be applied in damp wet conditions with no mixing required.

Pitch pan roofing.

Flashing is a physical barrier either a sealant or a plate like structure that is. Prefabricated pitch pans deliver a watertight seal around rooftop protrusions while scuppers provide solutions for drainage challenges. Roof conditions pitch pans. There should be a minimum 4 inch flange at the perimeter of the pan that serves as a base over the membrane.

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. Metal sleeves placed around small and medium protrusions which penetrate the roofing system. The pitch pan corners should have a 2 inch radius and are lapped a minimum of inch. Their purpose in water management.

This is called a pitch pan because pitch pans stick out of the roof they are sometimes more prone to damage. The diameter of the pitch pan is based on the size of the pipe that it is applied around. Using our prefabricated pitch pans results in your crews not having to sacrifice quality for time savings. Most single ply thermoplastic manufacturers have pre molded pitch pans.

These metal accessories come with membrane welded to them reducing installation time and providing a clean aesthetically pleasing finish. 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. Also known as pitch pockets our standard sizes are hand welded and made from 60 mil tpo and pvc. There should be a minimum of 2 inches of clearance between the pan and the pipe.

Pitch pans which are found on many older style roofs cover and protect irregular roof penetrations that are difficult to flash and seal. Easily seal vertical penetrations using our prefabricated pitch pans. During the hot summer weather the asphalt will sometimes bleed down into the interior around the protrusion leaving the pan dry. Movement from the protrusion will break the waterproofing compound creating cracks.

Pitch pans karnak. Though these are simple roofing elements they play an important role in maintaining the integrity of the roof and therefore of the building. The pitch pan can be fabricated from metal or plastic.