The Rooftop Walkway System of Choice is DCI’s METALWALK®
Often the most common structural design feature of a steel building includes placing the central heating and cooling units on the rooftop. Given that, safe 24/7 rooftop access is necessary as HVAC units frequently require regular maintenance and repairs. Adding a walkway system that provides a dependably safe pathway, reducing the risk of worker slips and falls can save businesses in insurance costs and rooftop damage expenses. At Design Components, we engineered a safe solution to overcome the hazards of rooftop access for HVAC companies and building maintenance staff with our rooftop walkway system, METALWALK®.
The METALWALK® Rooftop Walkway System: A Safe Workspace for HVAC Companies
Commercial rooftops are designed with a primary focus on providing affordable building coverage while allowing for water runoff. Capitalizing on this rooftop design, most modern commercial HVAC units are created to be housed on rooftops, freeing up crucial ground floor space and protecting the units from damage due to vandalism and everyday traffic. However, to provide access to these units, you need a walkway system that is designed to provide the utmost safety literally seventy feet (or more) off the ground.
Design Components’ METALWALK® rooftop walkway system is a metal building accessory that increases safety for rooftop access, providing handrails and footpaths that offer stability while allowing for continuous foot traffic. When servicing industrial HVAC units, heating and cooling technicians need a safe way to access the rooftop during inclement weather that can decrease the risk of falls and damages to the roof itself. METALWALK® meets these needs with a solution that is customizable and made of the highest-quality materials.
Some of the features that make METALWALK®, the premier choice for commercial builders are:
METALWALK® System Specs
- Exceeds OSHA and IBC 2012 code requirements
- Does not penetrate SSR panels
- Custom painting available beau
- Optional 4″ toeboard non-skid surface
Rooftop Walkway System-Enduring the Elements
Even with the most beautiful of sunny days, there is always some danger involved when needing to access rooftop HVAC systems. Inclement weather however, can greatly increase danger risks associated with moving around at these great heights. Rain, ice and wind can not only increase the dangers of movement, but can compromise walkway materials themselves. The non-skid surface of the METALWALK® system increases traction, which is imperative in wet weather. Manufactured with the industry’s highest quality materials and top engineering, the METALWALK® rooftop walkway system stands up to the elements to provide safe, stable and dependable movement even in the harshest of climates.
The Rooftop Walkway System: Design Components, Inc.
With 40 years in the industry, we at Design Components believe in quality, safety and great customer service. Our team of visionaries and engineers work together to bring safe, economical, durable and practical accessories that will enhance your building’s functionality and productivity potential. To find out more about our products, call us today at (800) 868-9910 or contact us by email at sales@designcomponents.com.
