Batten roofs [RE-wrenches]

[Andrew Truitt]

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Thanks Max - I'll check that out.


On 2/28/07, Max Balchowsky <max at seesolar.com> wrote:
>
> The caddy clamps we used were coated and the battens were filled with wood,
> but you need to do the homework to see what you're working with. Caddy was
> very helpful....
>
>
> Max Balchowsky
> SEE Systems
> 100 S. Sunrise wy # 285
> Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
> 760-403-6810
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> "Creating a Better Future For The Next Generation"
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Fain [mailto:sfain at unirac.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:01 AM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: RE: Batten roofs [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> Hi Andrew,
>         If those battens have any open space inside, crimping something
> (like an S-5! clamp) onto them would cause distortion, probably pulling the
> copper roof strips on either side of the batten together.  To my knowledge
> the S-5! folks don't make a clamp that can accommodate 2" standing seams,
> and I haven't heard of anything that will.  At any rate, you'd need to use
> brass  between the copper and the racks or module frames----aluminum in
> direct contact with copper would melt away in no time from galvanic
> corrosion.  Custom brass clamps for 2" standing seams might end up costing
> around $60 to $80 each if UniRac made them.  You'd use at least 25 or 30
> clamps---more if you're in a higher wind area.  I'll bet those welded
> flashings are looking better to you now!
>
> Steve Fain
> Customer Service/ Tech Support
> UniRac, Inc.
> 1411 Broadway Blvd. NE
> Albuquerque, NM   87102-1545
> Ph:  505-242-6411 ext. 21
> Fx:  505-242-6412
> Email:  sfain at unirac.com
> Web:   http://www.unirac.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Andrew Truitt [mailto:atruitt at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 8:14 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Batten roofs [RE-wrenches]
>
> Does anyone know of a non-invasive method for mounting L-feet to a copper
> batten roof?  The battens are 2" x 2", 22" o.c. and sit on 3/4"
> ply with 2" x 4", 24" o.c. framing.  Our roofer will only warranty roof
> penetrations if he can use 6" welded flashings which would cost a lot (10 kW
> system) and would raise the profile more than we would like.  We are
> basically looking for the equivalent of S-5! clips for 2" wide standing
> seams.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help because I am stumped!
>
> --
> Andrew Truitt
> System Designer/Lead Installer
> Standard Solar Inc.
> 15200 Shady Grove Rd. Ste. 202
> Rockville, MD 20850
> Office: (301) 296 - 4373
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Andrew Truitt
System Designer/Lead Installer
Standard Solar Inc.
15200 Shady Grove Rd. Ste. 202
Rockville, MD 20850
Office: (301) 296 - 4373
Cell: (415) 290 - 8240
Fax: (301) 296 - 4548
andrewtruitt at standardsolar.com

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