[RE-wrenches] Conduit supports on sloped composite shingle roofs

[August Goers]

Hi Chris,



There are a few common methods to run conduit along the roof surface.



1.       Blocks made of Trex or another similar wood substitute with
conduit fastened with 1-hole straps. Trex is typically only glued to the
roof with roofing sealant (no penetrations)

2.       A more professional support such as the Chem Link KnuckleHead:
http://www.chemlink.com/index.php/chemlink-products/knuckleheads or Erico
Caddy: http://www.erico.com/public/library/Fixing/LT1058.pdf  - there are
other manufacturers as well

3.       Quickmount classic conduit comp mount:
http://www.quickmountpv.com/downloads/datasheet/QMPV-datasheet-QMCC-Conduit-web.pdf



For residential projects we typically use Trex. For commercial projects we
typically use the Erico Caddy. If the roof is really steep and the blocks
won’t stay put then we use the Quickmount product.



For getting through the roof we typically use a standard pipe flashing or a
SolaDeck.



Best,



August



Luminalt



*From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
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*Sent:* Monday, September 22, 2014 2:43 PM
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*Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Conduit supports on sloped composite shingle roofs



I'm curious what methods people are using to mount, flash and stand-off
conduit from the comp. shingle roofs. We don't do a lot of shingle, mostly
metal and concrete, so we are less that familiar with the options. We used
SnapNRack flashed mounts for the rail system, but they need a rafter under
them and the conduit run will not be above rafters.

As it is very hot here, I want to get some air between the conduit and the
roof.



-- 

Chris Mason

NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™

Solar Design Engineer

Generac Generators Industrial technician



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