Would it be possible/reasonable to add flashed mounts to the existing array?
Jesse Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Benn At DayStarSolar <[email protected]> wrote: > Drake, > This won't help with the height issue, but maybe you could trim the flashing > where it is close to the skylights? > Or is it possible to access the underside of the roof beside the skylight so > you can add a spanner btwn the rafters so you can have room for the flashing? > No answer for the height issue. But if shadowing is not an issue maybe you > can sell it on the basis of "doing it right" and depending on personal > preference, maybe the varying heights will look > good/interesting/different/acceptable?!? > Cheers, > benn > Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. > > On 2012-06-29, at 1:10 PM, "Drake" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi Jay, >> >> There is no room for flashings. The L feet will go very close to the >> skylights and the flashing would hit the edge of them. Plus there is an >> existing array that was done by another installer that is done with L feet >> only. The new array would be higher. >> >> >>> And given that we have really good off the shelf approved flashed feet, why >>> would you use anything else? >>> >>> My 2 cents, >>> >>> Jay >>> >>> peltz power >>> >>> >>> On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:16 AM, Glenn Burt wrote: >>> >>>> We have used a variety of sealants over the years, and determined simple >>>> Henry roofing cement is the best product for use on comp roofing. >>>> >>>> We also used to bend our own L-foot flashing, which we cut from standard >>>> Al coil stock (before all the manufactured options were available). This >>>> might be a good option for you in this case. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Glenn >>>> >>>> From: [email protected] >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Drake >>>> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 6:40 PM >>>> To: RE-wrenches >>>> Subject: [RE-wrenches] L feet no flashing in shingle roof >>>> >>>> I'm quoting a job that has an existing array with L feet bolted down to a >>>> shingle roof with no flashings. I want to match the height of the >>>> existing array. Also some modules are being worked in around skylights >>>> where it is unlikely that room would be available for flashings to center >>>> over rafters. >>>> >>>> I've always used flashings. Would it be completely crazy to follow suit >>>> of the existing array and bolt L feet straight to the shingle roof with >>>> good roof sealant? If so, how would you seal it? >> Drake Chamberlin >> ATHENS ELECTRIC LLC >> OH License 44810 >> CO license 3773 >> NABCEP Certified PV >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Home Power magazine >> >> List Address: [email protected] >> >> Options & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List-Archive: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out participant bios: >> www.members.re-wrenches.org >> > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Home Power magazine > > List Address: [email protected] > > Options & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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