[RE-wrenches] Cedar Shake roofs

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I don’t think it is a good idea to install systems on shake for almost too many reasons to list.  I suggest re-roofing that section of roof with almost anything else.  If only reroofing that section the solar is going on in order to prepare the roof for the solar it may qualify for the ITC. But that would be between you, the client, the great spirit and the IRS. 

Andrew Koyaanisqatsi
President
Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.
The BRIGHT CHOICE
Since 1987, helping you and your Portland neighbors
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> On Oct 20, 2020, at 9:09 AM, Benn Kilburn <benn at skyfireenergy.com> wrote:
> 
> QuickMount flashings for shake 👍
> Be careful when sliding the flashing in and make sure you get it under the underlay paper. If you’re not careful you will hit the paper and bunch it up and it it a bugger to flatten out the paper if that happens. 
> The uneven surface is something you need to deal with. High spots on some shakes will require aggressive sanding (disc) and/or a chisel. 
> ANY moisture will make the roof VERY slippery, just a heads up. 
> 
> Benn Kilburn
> SkyFire Energy
> 780-906-7807
> 
>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 5:24 AM, Howie Michaelson <Howie.Michaelson at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> Does anyone have any experience mounting on a roof with cedar shakes. I'm most interested in figuring out how you can avoid breaking half the roof apart and still get trail and panels mounted and wired.
>> Thanks for any ideas,
>> Howie
>> Howie Michaelson
>> Sun Catcher
>> NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
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>> 802-272-0004
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