[RE-wrenches] copper weatherhead?

[matt at solar-energy-solutions.com]

Nik,

We have a few arrays on copper roofs but only one instance where we could
not determine an alternative to entering the roof.  In this instance we
contacted the roofer to design a custom flashing.  I would recommend you
go this route as the warranty for such a roof is not something you want to
undertake.

The roof was flat and the solution entailed a few pieces of downspout and
copper sheeting creatively engineered to look much like a larger version
of the gooseneck wireway on the copper flashings typically used in the
solar hot water industry.  The roofer made the attachments and a few years
later I have not heard of any problems.

Regards,

Matt

Matthew Partymiller
Solar Energy Solutions LLC
(859) 312-7456
matt at solar-energy-solutions.com

> Wrenches,
>
> We have a project coming up that includes penetrating a copper roof with
> our
> PV conductors. What are your preferred methods for penetrating and
> flashing
> the conduit (going into a gable wall is not an option.)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Nik
>
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