RTU Supports, Canopies, and Specialty Miscellaneous Metals: What They Are and Who Handles Them
A.G. Welding • June 1, 2026
Title: RTU Supports, Canopies, and Specialty Miscellaneous Metals: What They Are and Who Handles Them
- What qualifies as specialty miscellaneous metals on a commercial project
- How rooftop unit supports, canopies, and fixed ladders are scoped and fabricated
- Why these items are often overlooked in early project budgets
- Coordinating specialty miscellaneous metals with structural steel and mechanical trades
- How bundling these items with a single steel contractor reduces coordination overhead
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