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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Hey Nick,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Can you shed some light on your crew's reason(s) for wanting
to do this? Waterproofing? Aesthetics? Have you or they had problems with leaks
in the past that this practice might prevent?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Assuming you are talking about nailing down the exposed lower
part of a flashing base on a comp roof... There are times to consider it and
times that it's a waste of effort and possibly compromises the
installation.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>In most cases, a flashing that is properly cut in to a comp
roof in good shape shouldn't need this for waterproofing. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Especially if you
are using a sealant under the standoff.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Times when you might want to consider this are when the roof
is in questionable condition or got chewed up putting in the standoff
or you're using small-base flashings in a high wind environment on a low-slope
roof.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>IF you are going to do it, use corrosion-resistant screws
instead of nails. 1-1/2" #10 sheet metal screws are good for this. Put a dollop
of your favorite roof sealant between the flashing and the roof where the screws
will go and around/over the screw heads.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>In any case, I would get to the bottom of my crew's concerns
before making up a policy. You might find that there is another problem
that needs to be addressed... Like maybe they aren't real adept at cutting in
flashings and need to get some pointers. Or maybe they are doing it fine and
just aren't confident in their skills or want to do an extra-super
job.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>I also recommend that you talk with at least two decent
roofers and get their thoughts on it. If you have a hard time finding a decent
roofer, lower your standards of decency.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>$0.02001</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=562411016-29072010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Solar Janitor</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Nick
Soleil<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, July 27, 2010 7:47 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
RE-wrenches<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashings- to nail or not to
nail<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">HI
Wrenches:<BR> My crew wants to nail all the flashings on our
footings, but I am resisting. Do you guys have any strong feelings about
that.<BR>
<DIV> </DIV>Nick Soleil<BR>
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