Pitch Pocket Roof

When you have exhausted every possibility for accommodating a roof penetration in a more fool proof way a pitch pocket is the solution.

Pitch pocket roof.

This method involved installing a 2 inch high flanged open top metal box placed around the penetration mechanically fastening it to the roof and filling it with non. A pitch pocket is the last resort for sealing a roof penetration. A pitch pocket is simply a sheet metal sleeve flashed into the roofing membrane. In the past using pitch pockets or pitch pans around penetrations was a common practice especially on modified bitumen and built up roofs.

While rubber flat roof doesn t sell pitch pockets we do sell the tools to secure them to your rubber flat roof. On traditional installations metal boots or pipe sleeves are used for water tight protection but often a specialty flashing is required this is also called a pitch pocket. Once the edges of the curb are sealed the newly created pitch pocket is ready to be filled using the m thane pourable sealant the sealant will be tack free and water tight typically in 30 minutes to one hour depending on outside weather conditions. Everguard molded accessories are manufactured using a proprietary formulation designed for use with gaf s everguard tpo single ply membranes.

Step by step of how to install pitch pocket on tpo roof. The flanges at the bottom of the pitch pocket are fastened to the top of the roof structure with vertical sections that are fitted around the unit pipes or other rooftop equipment installed on the roof. The trouble with pitch pockets. A pitch pocket is a sheet of metal sleeve flashed into the roofing membrane.

By filling all the gaps between the base of the pocket and the roof the asphalt prevents water from leaking into the roof. A traditional pitch pocket resembles a top hat with an open top and bottom. Everguard tpo single ply roofing system molded pourable sealer pockets provide roofing contractors an easy to install factory built detail. The penetrating object say a small angle penetrates the roof.

Seal the edges of the curb. Pitch pockets are used for sealing awkward roof penetrations.