Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashings- to nail or not to nail
Nick We not only use roofing nails at the bottom corners of metal flashing but sealant around the top and side edges of the face down side. It keeps potential water seeping from uphill away from the lag penetration[s]. We also seal around every shingle edge we pull up or trim off around the flashing. In the words of Mark Graham Assoc. Executive Dir of the National Roofing Contractors Assoc emphasized in his presentation at the AEE conference in Feb, anything less ...is installing roof leaks. Yep, it's more work than slapping down L-feet, about 5 minutes per standoff start to finish, but metal flashed standoffs are the only way we'll attach PV on 3-tab asphalt roofs. It's often as time consuming finding the rafters as it is mounting the footings and flashing. my $0.02 [compounded over 20 years] Jim Duncan NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer No.31310-57 TECL 27398 North Texas Renewable Energy 486 W.N. Woody Road Azle Texas 76020 Since 1993 nt...@1scom.net 817.917.0527 www.ntrei.com -Original Message- From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org]on Behalf Of Nick Soleil Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:47 PM To: RE-wrenches Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Flashings- to nail or not to nail HI Wrenches: My crew wants to nail all the flashings on our footings, but I am resisting. Do you guys have any strong feelings about that. Nick Soleil Project Manager Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC PO Box 657 Petaluma, CA 94953 Cell: 707-321-2937 Office: 707-789-9537 Fax: 707-769-9037 attachment: North Texas Renewable Energy Inc.vcf___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
Re: [RE-wrenches] AL wire with DC
IMHO one should never ever direct bury ANY class of wire, it can be a very expensive gamble making the cost of your conduit insurance policy an absolute bargain. This is one of the DIY'ers #1 mistake in UG wire runs. From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham/Regenerative SOLutions Penny Stock Soaring 3000% Sign up for Free to find out what the next 3000% Stock Winner Is! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4c5093aa196624f4bf8st02vuc___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
[RE-wrenches] Direct bury
I have replaced direct bury wire from others too many times. I only set wire in conduit as it is such an inexpensive, pennies per foot, insurance policy. Only once was the wire damaged by a rock and this was bedded in sand. Every other incident that been ground dwelling animals including a marmot that chirped at the tech as he replaced the wire run. I guess he was at a loss over his plastic desert. Glad to hear on the AL wire for DC run recommendations. I have stayed away from it due to urban legends and old electricians tales. Thanks, Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc E - d...@solarwork.com V - 970.626.5253 F - 970.626.4140 C - 970.209.4076 web - www.solarwork.com Responsible Technologies for Responsible People since 1988 From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Oldham Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 2:31 PM To: re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] AL wire with DC IMHO one should never ever direct bury ANY class of wire, it can be a very expensive gamble making the cost of your conduit insurance policy an absolute bargain. This is one of the DIY'ers #1 mistake in UG wire runs. From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham/Regenerative SOLutions ___ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Options settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
