[RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

Dave Click daveclick at fsec.ucf.edu
Thu Jul 19 07:30:28 PDT 2012


As a note for tile roofs: the tile keeps most of the water on top of it 
but it's not the actual sealed layer. The underlayment is the true 
waterproofing layer, so be sure you seal the penetration through the 
underlayment as well as the hole you cut in the tile.


On 2012/7/18 23:42, Parrish, Peter wrote:
> That's the link. Yes, that is the big advantage IMHO. If you use a 7/16
> masonry drill (as I remember) there is scant clearance between the
> resultant hole and the 3/8" SS all thread. I use a liberal amount of
> Sika 1A caulk around the annular ring and regular SS 3/8" washer on top
> of that. In southern California we have lots of flat concrete tiles
> (even easier) as well as S-tiles. I think there still is an app note on
> their website. Keep the bit cool by dunking it in a cup of water between
> holes.
>
> - Peter
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> [re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] on behalf of benn kilburn
> [benn at daystarsolar.ca]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:48 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof
>
> Peter,
> Do you have a link to the tile track you referred to.  Is it the one
> spelled Tile "Trac" found at this link >> TileTrac
> <http://www.prosolar.com/old_sitepages/tile_trac_index.htm>
> This is nice as it has the flexibility to locate the bolt at the top of
> the tile when the rafter doesn't line up. But it relies on the bolt
> going thru the tile at the high point (and some sealant) for keeping
> water out?
> Benn
>
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> HAVE A SUNNY DAY
>
> On 18/07/12 2:44 PM, "Parrish, Peter" <Peter.Parrish at canyons.edu
> <mailto:Peter.Parrish at canyons.edu>> wrote:
>
> All the hooks I have tried caused the tile to “pop up” and to avoid this
> one has to notch the tile. More trouble than it is worth IMHO. Tile
> track works well and doesn’t need flashing.
>
> Peter Parrish
>
> College of the Canyons
>
> peter.parrish at canyons.edu <mailto:peter.parrish at canyons.edu>
>
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>
> -
>
> *From:*re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
> <mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Benn
> At DayStarSolar
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:38 AM
> *To:* RE-wrenches
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof
>
> William, Jason;
>
> I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
>
>   I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and
> avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a
> better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.
>
> Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> benn
>
> Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and
> typos.
>
>
> On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski <jason at fafcosolar.com
> <mailto:jason at fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
>
>     I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete
>     standoff and flashing systems:
>
>     http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
>
>     http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html
>
>     There are others.
>
>
>     Jason Szumlanski
>
>     Fafco Solar
>
>     On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski
>     <jason at fafcosolar.com <mailto:jason at fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
>
>     Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7".
>     Two lags per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.
>
>     NRCA Flashing detail
>
>     http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf
>
>
>     Jason Szumlanski
>
>     Fafco Solar
>
>
>
>     On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller
>     <william at millersolar.com <mailto:william at millersolar.com>> wrote:
>
>     Benn:
>
>     None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.
>       Flash them properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be
>     perpindicular to the roof surface, not vertical.
>
>     William Miller
>
>
>
>     At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
>
>     Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this
>     list have to suggest/recommend?
>
>     Cheers,
>     Benn
>
>     DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
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