[RE-wrenches] galvanized barn roofing

[R Ray Walters]

Interesting that it seems the industry is moving back to L-feet and sealant?
Always worked for many situations.

R. Walters
ray at solarray.com
Solar Engineer




On Apr 7, 2011, at 7:11 PM, Andrew Truitt wrote:

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> On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM, jay peltz <jay at asis.com> wrote:
> Hi Daryl,
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> I have drilled a small pilot hole, put plenty of sealant around it, then lag through it with what ever foot you are using.
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> I don't think the cost of flashing around each foot with a rubber boot and 15 screws is any better but its sure more costly in time and money.
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> jay peltz power
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> On Apr 7, 2011, at 2:28 PM, penobscotsolar at midmaine.com wrote:
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> > Does anyone have experience mounting arrays on barns with 24" wide
> > galvanized roofing (not standing seam)? It is flat, not corrugated, but
> > has an overlapping edge on either side. It's pretty much a standard on
> > barn roofs around here, but I hesitate to penetrate any metal roof. How
> > have others dealt with this type of material?
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> > Thanks for any information,
> > Daryl
> >
> > Daryl DeJoy
> > NABCEP Certified PV installer
> > Penobscot Solar Design
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