The Malco Group is now the exclusive North American provider of Big Foot Systems, a rooftop support brand known for non-penetrative equipment support systems. The products are designed for HVACR contractors working on rooftop equipment layouts where speed, stability, roof protection, and clean installation matter.
Big Foot Systems’ product line includes modular rooftop supports for VRF and VRV units, mini-splits, unitary condensers, side-discharge units, refrigeration lines, condensate piping, and other small equipment. The systems are designed to support equipment without penetrating the roof.
For commercial HVAC contractors, that detail matters. Roof penetrations can create coordination headaches, warranty concerns, leak risk, scheduling delays, and added dependency on roofing trades. Malco highlighted that contractors do not have to wait for a roofer to mop in frames, meaning equipment can be flown in once the roof section is ready.
The product line includes modular frames that can be extended in different directions, height-adjustable legs, and recycled-rubber support feet for smaller piping and equipment applications. Big Foot also offers custom frame design services for larger or more complex projects.
For contractors, the value proposition is not just the product itself. It is jobsite efficiency. Rooftop HVAC work is often affected by coordination delays, structural limitations, wind-load concerns, roof protection requirements, and limited install windows. A faster non-penetrative support system can help reduce friction between mechanical contractors, roofers, general contractors, and building owners.
Big Foot systems are now available through The Malco Group’s distributor network, which also includes brands such as Malco Tools, Aspen Pumps, C&D Valve, Veto Pro Pac, ACE Chemical, Beckett, HydroBalance, and others.
For commercial contractors, the takeaway is clear: installation accessories and support systems are becoming part of the productivity conversation. As labor gets tighter and rooftop work becomes more complex, products that reduce coordination, speed up installs, and protect the roof can directly affect job margin.
This is not a headline about a new condenser or a new heat pump. It is about the jobsite details that determine whether a rooftop project runs smoothly or turns into a callback, delay, or warranty fight.
