Definitely SnapNRack blocks. We usually order a site-specific thickness of EPDM rubber sheet, and make our own square rubber washers to compress between the roof sheets and the snapnrack blocks in these cases.
Ryan Harkins Synergy Renewable Systems, LLC PO Box 58 Stoughton, WI 53589 PH: (608) 712-7862 > On Apr 4, 2025, at 12:07 PM, jay via RE-wrenches > <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: > > whta makes that particular install bad is that it looks like the lag isn’t > the correct length. > It should have a shank and not threads going through the roof metal, not > threads. It still needs caulk. > > Not the best design. > > jay > >> On Apr 4, 2025, at 11:02 AM, William Miller via RE-wrenches >> <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote: >> >> Adam: >> >> It’s a Snap-n-rack Corrugated Straddle Block 232-02421. >> >> I don’t recommend them. They don’t fit all profiles and it’s tough to get >> just the right amount of sealant under the block. And I don’t like to rely >> on caulk. No caulk is even worse, as you have discovered. >> >> William >> >> Miller Solar >> 17395 Oak Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 >> 805-438-5600 >> www.millersolar.com <http://www.millersolar.com/> >> CA Lic. 773985 >> >> >> From: RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org >> <mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org>] On Behalf Of AE Solar >> via RE-wrenches >> Sent: Friday, April 4, 2025 9:54 AM >> To: RE-wrenches >> Cc: AE Solar >> Subject: [RE-wrenches] Attachment Identification >> >> Wrenchers, >> I have a client whose prior system (not installed by us) is leaking. The >> roofer and solar contractor are pointing fingers at each other. They asked >> for my opinion and sent a picture of the attachments. Anyone know what this >> is (see attached)? They said the lag goes right through the attachment into >> wood purlins. No sealant. It's on the top of the corrugated ridge. I was >> trying to figure out if it's an improper use of the equipment or just a bad >> design... >> Thanks for any thoughts. >> Adam >> >> Adam Katzman (he/him) >> Autonomous Energies | Owner/Operator >> www.AutonomousEnergies.com <http://www.autonomousenergies.com/> >> (518) 567-1468 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> List sponsored by Redwood Alliance >> >> Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org >> >> List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org >> >> Change listserver email address & settings: >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the >> other: >> https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ >> http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org >> >> List rules & etiquette: >> http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm >> >> Check out or update participant bios: >> http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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