[RE-wrenches] Best practices for comp shingle flashing?

[Greg McPheeters]

Hi Eric - 


You should definitely insist on a flashed system for comp retrofits.  There are many good systems out there that will give you a cost effective flashed mounting point.


Greg


Greg McPheeters
Senior Design Engineer
www.snapnrack.com



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 From: SunHarvest <eric at harvesthesun.com>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:55 PM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Best practices for comp shingle flashing?
 

 
Hey guys,
 
What's the consensus on the best practice for 
flashing roof penetrations on existing (not new) comp shingle roofs? 
 
I don't like Oatey because the boot degrades 
quickly and even shaded under the modules I don't like the idea of using an 
inferior product. The flashing on Master flash is quite extensive; I don't like 
disturbing the established roofing material as much as is required with Master 
Flash...nor do I like the idea of having to trim so much of the flashing. 
Quick-mount is easy but I really don't like the lack in height versatility plus 
the fact that there is no decent way of retracting the lag bolt. I know 
there must be a better way.
 
I recall in the old days (old for me anyway) we 
used to just mount L-feet to the shingles and on my own house I mounted 
stand-offs directly to the shingles because I'm confident in that method. But, I 
need something with more insurance when working on other people's 
homes.
 
William, what are you using these 
days?
 
 
Eric Stikes
SunHarvest Solar
A Sustainable 
Energy Group Partner
+1 (530) 798 - 3738
www.harvesthesun.com
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