Roof Pull Test

Our pull testers are commonly used by the roofing and construction industries to evaluate.

Roof pull test.

Therefore before deciding which omg fastening solution to use on your next project it s a good idea to have a pull test completed. Digital 4 000 lbs pull tester for screws anchors bolds. Full set of accessories for testing fasteners display peak force digital version 2 990 00 price. The attachment of the fastener to the roof deck is critical to the performance of the roofing system.

Pull tests are used to determine on site conditions. Know the parameters and use the information wisely monica keels. We do that too. An exposed metal wire is then placed in a circle loop on the membrane and attached to the positive side of the testing equipment.

A minimum of 10 pullout tests should be completed in each roof area with the average of the tests used as the pull force. The entire roof area is then wetted with water which creates an electrical plate at the entire top side of the membrane when charged by the test unit. The pull force required is typically determined prior to the test. Anchors and fasteners spray foam vapor barriers other general pull out and adhesion tests.

We are there when you need us so give us a call today. 465 waverley oaks road suite 421 waltham ma 02452. Abendroth rro rrc cdt csi principal and president building exterior solutions llcfactory mutual fm global insurance company recommends that field uplift testing be conducted for most adhered roofing systems in the hurricane prone regions of the united states and the caribbean. In this electrical circuit the membrane acts as an isolator.

Com ten s roofirst pull tester is the solution to test fixtures like fasteners or screws on the roof this simple to operate unit is sturdy and pull tests up to 1000lbs. Do you already have a competitor s pull tester and need calibration or repair services. If the fastener meets the required pressures then its use with that deck type is approved. Com ten offers you easy to use cost effective pull testers for on site pull out testing for use in general construction these allow you to determine the withdraw resistance of anchor fixings and re bars on substrates such as masonry brickwork concrete blockwork stonework or in situ concrete in either new or existing construction.