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

[August Goers]

Hi Eric,



We've used TTi, EcoFasten, and Quick Mount. I like Quick Mount the best but
they are a bit pricy so we've been using Eco Fasten for the majority of our
work over the last year. If anything, I've found that TTi requires more
labor and is more likely to require shingle cutting plus I'm gun-shy about
their material quality.  That said, the majority of our standard comp
shingle mounts require no shingle cutting (although you might have to
remove a nail or two) with Quick Mount or Eco Fasten. You just slide them
up under the shingles as pictured in this video:



http://www.quickmountpv.com/training/videos/classic-comp-install.html



Maybe you have a different kind of comp in your neck of the woods? If
you're really worried about it you can always take a sample out and see if
you can slide it under the shingles without any cutting. It just might work.



Good luck.



Best, August



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



Thanks guys. Talked with TTi and mentioned Mr. Miller's experience with
rust. They said they got a lot of feedback about this problem on their 1st
generation line and have since corrected the issue. I'll remain
cautious...thanks Willy.



TTi, DPW, EcoFasten, and Quick-mount all seem to have the same issue of
lacking versatility in height adjustment. Anyway, going to check out a
sample from TTi. DPW and EcoFasten look like they still require cutting of
both flash base and comp courses. I'm trying to avoid cutting anything as I
want to avoid disturbing original flashing and original roofing material.



Thanks for all your input!!



Eric Stikes
SunHarvest Solar
A Sustainable Energy Group Partner
+1 (530) 798 - 3738
www.harvesthesun.com
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