There are very good roof mounting systems that do not require finding
the rafter. There was a thread on this within the past two weeks. I
understand the comfort of lagging into a rafter, but unless you can see
the rafters from below, you'll never know 100% you did not come out the
side of the rafter, especially if the rafter is checked. We use the
hammer, two pilot holes to establish the rafter edge if we are attaching
to the rafter. That is a cool tool though that I never saw before. Chris
On 4/17/2023 3:31 PM, Garrison via RE-wrenches wrote:
Hi Kris,
I started using the Bosch D-tect 150 a few years ago after a friend
who had success with it recommended it. Works great on most roofs.
It needs a smooth surface to roll on so I use a piece of Soladeck
box. Older roofs with ply over roof boards don't scan very well so I
sometimes go back to the mallet method.
I also highly recommend the Chip Tool! Every installer should have
one. It's best use in my opinion is for installing fall protection.
I don't recommend it be used with a "micro flashing" though, as the
pilot hole next to the rafter may only be barely covered by the
"flashing".
Best,
Garrison Riegel
Licensed Electrician
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™
(c) 773-515-5168 (e) garri...@celestarsolar.com
On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 10:13 AM Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches
<re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
I am considering buying a deep scanner for locating trusses. Any
recommendations or testimonials?
Shine On!
Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
137 West 1st Avenue
Luck, WI 54853
www.legacysolar.com <http://www.legacysolar.com>
715-653-4295
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
BSEE
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