Re: [RE-wrenches] Roof attachment

2016-07-28 Thread Chris Worcester 
Check out the DPW Easy Power Post with 6 holes.

 

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Ecofasten ECO-65 or ECO-44 would be good options.

 

On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Jay  wrote:

Hi all

I'm looking for a roof attachment for the following

Large base with sealant for plywood roof
Many smaller screws vs single lag attachment
Will be for roof with torch down material.
And with center post attachment so I can mount unistrut to.

I've seen some examples but now of course I can't seem to locate them.

Thanks in advance

Jay


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Re: [RE-wrenches] Roof attachment

2016-07-28 Thread Will White 
Ecofasten ECO-65 or ECO-44 would be good options.

On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Jay  wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I'm looking for a roof attachment for the following
>
> Large base with sealant for plywood roof
> Many smaller screws vs single lag attachment
> Will be for roof with torch down material.
> And with center post attachment so I can mount unistrut to.
>
> I've seen some examples but now of course I can't seem to locate them.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Jay
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Roof attachment

2016-07-27 Thread Jerry Shafer 
Lookat sunmodo, up to five screw holes
Jerry

On Jul 27, 2016 5:18 AM, "Jay"  wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I'm looking for a roof attachment for the following
>
> Large base with sealant for plywood roof
> Many smaller screws vs single lag attachment
> Will be for roof with torch down material.
> And with center post attachment so I can mount unistrut to.
>
> I've seen some examples but now of course I can't seem to locate them.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Jay
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] Roof attachment

2016-07-27 Thread August Goers 
Here are a couple of products that come to mind:

http://www.ecofastensolar.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4&idcategory=
2#.V5jb0TsrJaQ

http://www.anchorp.com/ (I believe IronRidge resells these as well)

-August

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Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7:49 AM
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Subject: [RE-wrenches] Roof attachment

Hi all

I'm looking for a roof attachment for the following

Large base with sealant for plywood roof Many smaller screws vs single lag
attachment Will be for roof with torch down material.
And with center post attachment so I can mount unistrut to.

I've seen some examples but now of course I can't seem to locate them.

Thanks in advance

Jay


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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-19 Thread Dave Click 
As a note for tile roofs: the tile keeps most of the water on top of it 
but it's not the actual sealed layer. The underlayment is the true 
waterproofing layer, so be sure you seal the penetration through the 
underlayment as well as the hole you cut in the tile.



On 2012/7/18 23:42, Parrish, Peter wrote:

That's the link. Yes, that is the big advantage IMHO. If you use a 7/16
masonry drill (as I remember) there is scant clearance between the
resultant hole and the 3/8" SS all thread. I use a liberal amount of
Sika 1A caulk around the annular ring and regular SS 3/8" washer on top
of that. In southern California we have lots of flat concrete tiles
(even easier) as well as S-tiles. I think there still is an app note on
their website. Keep the bit cool by dunking it in a cup of water between
holes.

- Peter

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[re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] on behalf of benn kilburn
[b...@daystarsolar.ca]
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:48 PM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

Peter,
Do you have a link to the tile track you referred to.  Is it the one
spelled Tile "Trac" found at this link >> TileTrac
<http://www.prosolar.com/old_sitepages/tile_trac_index.htm>
This is nice as it has the flexibility to locate the bolt at the top of
the tile when the rafter doesn't line up. But it relies on the bolt
going thru the tile at the high point (and some sealant) for keeping
water out?
Benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
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Certificate # 0007S
HAVE A SUNNY DAY

On 18/07/12 2:44 PM, "Parrish, Peter" mailto:peter.parr...@canyons.edu>> wrote:

All the hooks I have tried caused the tile to “pop up” and to avoid this
one has to notch the tile. More trouble than it is worth IMHO. Tile
track works well and doesn’t need flashing.

Peter Parrish

College of the Canyons

peter.parr...@canyons.edu <mailto:peter.parr...@canyons.edu>

O: (661) 362-3888 C: (323) 839-6108

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At DayStarSolar
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:38 AM
*To:* RE-wrenches
*Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

William, Jason;

I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.

  I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and
avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a
better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.

Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?


Thanks.

benn

Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and
typos.


On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:

I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete
standoff and flashing systems:

http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview

http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html

There are others.


Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar

On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski
mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:

Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7".
Two lags per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.

NRCA Flashing detail

http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf


Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar



On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller
mailto:will...@millersolar.com>> wrote:

Benn:

None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.
  Flash them properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be
perpindicular to the roof surface, not vertical.

William Miller



At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:

Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this
list have to suggest/recommend?

Cheers,
Benn

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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-19 Thread Parrish, Peter 
That's the link. Yes, that is the big advantage IMHO. If you use a 7/16 masonry 
drill (as I remember) there is scant clearance between the resultant hole and 
the 3/8" SS all thread. I use a liberal amount of Sika 1A caulk around the 
annular ring and regular SS 3/8" washer on top of that. In southern California 
we have lots of flat concrete tiles (even easier) as well as S-tiles. I think 
there still is an app note on their website. Keep the bit cool by dunking it in 
a cup of water between holes.

- Peter

From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
[re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] on behalf of benn kilburn 
[b...@daystarsolar.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:48 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

Peter,
Do you have a link to the tile track you referred to.  Is it the one spelled 
Tile "Trac" found at this link >> 
TileTrac<http://www.prosolar.com/old_sitepages/tile_trac_index.htm>
This is nice as it has the flexibility to locate the bolt at the top of the 
tile when the rafter doesn't line up. But it relies on the bolt going thru the 
tile at the high point (and some sealant) for keeping water out?
Benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
www.daystarsolar.ca  *  Ph: 780-906-7807
Construction Electrician Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certified
Certificate # 0007S
HAVE A SUNNY DAY

On 18/07/12 2:44 PM, "Parrish, Peter" 
mailto:peter.parr...@canyons.edu>> wrote:

All the hooks I have tried caused the tile to “pop up” and to avoid this one 
has to notch the tile. More trouble than it is worth IMHO. Tile track works 
well and doesn’t need flashing.

Peter Parrish
College of the Canyons
peter.parr...@canyons.edu<mailto:peter.parr...@canyons.edu>
O: (661) 362-3888 C: (323) 839-6108


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DayStarSolar
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:38 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

William, Jason;
I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
 I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and avoid 
the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a better 
attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.
Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?

Thanks.
benn
Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos.

On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski 
mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff and 
flashing systems:

http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html

There are others.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar


On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski 
mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags per 
base make a highly secure connection to the truss.

NRCA Flashing detail
http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar


On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller 
mailto:will...@millersolar.com>> wrote:
Benn:

None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them 
properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the roof 
surface, not vertical.

William Miller


At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:

Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list have 
to suggest/recommend?

Cheers,
Benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.

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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread benn kilburn 
William,
"If we are going to do solar right, we need to be electricians and
roofers."
This is so true, I fully agree.  It is really to bad that many PV
installers don't see it this way.

I like that I will have the opportunity to work on a new roof type, and I
am grateful that the Wrenches are available to share some key ideas and
proven methods for a roof type and attachment method that I have not been
able to spend much/any time on yet.
   
For stanchions, wouldn't a (diamond/carbide) holesaw be the tool of choice
for cutting holes in the tile to allow the stanchion to protrude?  The
holesaw could be used with either a right-angle grinder or drill.
Not that it matters, but just to point it out again, these are metal roof
tiles with a stone finish. >>metrotile_medit.cfm


>From a weather proof perspective the roof hooks contour around the tiles,
so there is no penetrating the tile or flashing needed. But Jason and
yourself suggested wind uplift may be a factor and as Peter mentioned and
I had read in the instructions, the hooks may rest on the lower tile (not
good) so they may need to be shimmed and the upper tile may still have to
be cut to fit around it.

I definitely like the concept of the stanchions being solidly attached to
the roof.  Do you care to share which is your flashed tile stanchion of
choice?

Thanks,
benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
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Construction Electrician Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certified
Certificate # 0007S
HAVE A SUNNY DAY





On 18/07/12 6:29 PM, "William Miller"  wrote:

>Benn:
>
>Stanchions are tried and true, solid, do not leak and do not allow
>uplift.  If we are going to do solar right, we need to be electricians
>and 
>roofers.  This means we have to cut tile.  I'd get some scraps and
>practice.  The new 4 to 4-1/2" right angle  battery grinders with diamond
>wheels may be real practical.  It's been a few months so I forget what
>tool 
>we used.
>
>Wm
>
>
>
>At 08:36 AM 7/18/2012, Benn At DayStarSolar wrote:
>>William, Jason;
>>I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
>>  I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and
>> avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for
>>a 
>> better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for
>>it.
>>Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?
>>
>>Thanks.
>>benn
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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread William Miller 

Benn:

Stanchions are tried and true, solid, do not leak and do not allow 
uplift.  If we are going to do solar right, we need to be electricians and 
roofers.  This means we have to cut tile.  I'd get some scraps and 
practice.  The new 4 to 4-1/2" right angle  battery grinders with diamond 
wheels may be real practical.  It's been a few months so I forget what tool 
we used.


Wm



At 08:36 AM 7/18/2012, Benn At DayStarSolar wrote:

William, Jason;
I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
 I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and 
avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a 
better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.

Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?

Thanks.
benn


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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread benn kilburn 
Peter, 
Do you have a link to the tile track you referred to.  Is it the one spelled
Tile "Trac" found at this link >> TileTrac
<http://www.prosolar.com/old_sitepages/tile_trac_index.htm>
This is nice as it has the flexibility to locate the bolt at the top of the
tile when the rafter doesn't line up. But it relies on the bolt going thru
the tile at the high point (and some sealant) for keeping water out?
Benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.
www.daystarsolar.ca  *  Ph: 780-906-7807
Construction Electrician Solar Photovoltaic Systems Certified
Certificate # 0007S
HAVE A SUNNY DAY

On 18/07/12 2:44 PM, "Parrish, Peter"  wrote:

All the hooks I have tried caused the tile to “pop up” and to avoid this one
has to notch the tile. More trouble than it is worth IMHO. Tile track works
well and doesn’t need flashing.
 
Peter Parrish
College of the Canyons
peter.parr...@canyons.edu <mailto:peter.parr...@canyons.edu>
O: (661) 362-3888 C: (323) 839-6108
 
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[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Benn At
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:38 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof
 

William, Jason;

I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.

 I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and
avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a
better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.

Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?


Thanks. 

benn

Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and
typos. 


On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski  wrote:
> 
> I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff and
> flashing systems:
> 
>  
> 
> http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
> 
> http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html
> 
>  
> 
> There are others.
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> 
> Fafco Solar
> 
>  
>  
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski 
> wrote:
> Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags per
> base make a highly secure connection to the truss.
> 
>  
> 
> NRCA Flashing detail
> 
> http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf
> 
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> 
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> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller 
> wrote:
> Benn:
> 
> None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them
> properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the roof
> surface, not vertical.
> 
> William Miller
> 
> 
> 
> At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
> 
> 
> Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list have
> to suggest/recommend?
> 
> Cheers,
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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread Parrish, Peter 
All the hooks I have tried caused the tile to “pop up” and to avoid this one 
has to notch the tile. More trouble than it is worth IMHO. Tile track works 
well and doesn’t need flashing.

Peter Parrish
College of the Canyons
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From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org 
[mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Benn At 
DayStarSolar
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 8:38 AM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

William, Jason;
I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
 I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and avoid 
the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a better 
attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.
Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?

Thanks.
benn
Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos.

On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski 
mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff and 
flashing systems:

http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html

There are others.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar


On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski 
mailto:ja...@fafcosolar.com>> wrote:
Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags per 
base make a highly secure connection to the truss.

NRCA Flashing detail
http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar


On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller 
mailto:will...@millersolar.com>> wrote:
Benn:

None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them 
properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the roof 
surface, not vertical.

William Miller


At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:

Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list have 
to suggest/recommend?

Cheers,
Benn

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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread Jason Szumlanski 
I've never used the hooks, although I'm interested in trying the ones from
Quickmount PV. The stand-offs just seem so rock solid. I'm not sure if the
hooks can handle the design wind uplift pressures we deal with in SW
Florida. I would have to present that to an engineer for review.

Either way you still need to remove the tile. The cutting is easy once you
get the hang of it.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar



On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Benn At DayStarSolar  wrote:

> William, Jason;
> I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution.
>  I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and
> avoid the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a
> better attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it.
> Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> benn
> Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and
> typos.
>
> On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski  wrote:
>
> I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff
> and flashing systems:
>
>
> http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
> http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html
>
> There are others.
>
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:
>
>> Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two
>> lags per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.
>>
>> NRCA Flashing detail
>> http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf
>>
>> Jason Szumlanski
>> Fafco Solar
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Benn:
>>>
>>> None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash
>>> them properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to
>>> the roof surface, not vertical.
>>>
>>> William Miller
>>>
>>>
>>> At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>  Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this
 list have to suggest/recommend?

 Cheers,
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 DayStar Renewable Energy Inc.

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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-18 Thread Benn At DayStarSolar 
William, Jason;
I appreciate the suggestion, it sounds like an ideal solution. 
 I do wonder why you prefer posts when you could use the tile hooks and avoid 
the extra work and time of cutting and flashing? If it makes for a better 
attachment structurally and weather-proof wise, then I'm all for it. 
Could you make a few points for/against tile hooks vs flashed posts?

Thanks. 
benn
Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. 

On 2012-07-13, at 2:20 PM, Jason Szumlanski  wrote:

> I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff and 
> flashing systems:
> 
> http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
> http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html
> 
> There are others.
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski  
> wrote:
> Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags 
> per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.
> 
> NRCA Flashing detail
> http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf
> 
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller  
> wrote:
> Benn:
> 
> None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them 
> properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the roof 
> surface, not vertical.
> 
> William Miller
> 
> 
> At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
> 
> 
> Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list have 
> to suggest/recommend?
> 
> Cheers,
> Benn
> 
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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski 
I should have mentioned that a few manufacturers make complete standoff and
flashing systems:

http://www.quickmountpv.com/products/universal-tile-mount.html#page=overview
http://www.verde-industries.com/solar-flashings/solar-flashings.html

There are others.

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar



On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM, Jason Szumlanski wrote:

> Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags
> per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.
>
> NRCA Flashing detail
> http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf
>
> Jason Szumlanski
> Fafco Solar
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller 
> wrote:
>
>> Benn:
>>
>> None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash
>> them properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to
>> the roof surface, not vertical.
>>
>> William Miller
>>
>>
>> At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
>>
>>
>>  Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list
>>> have to suggest/recommend?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Benn
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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-13 Thread Jason Szumlanski 
Agreed. AKA Stand-offs. Unirac makes two-piece standoffs in 4-7". Two lags
per base make a highly secure connection to the truss.

NRCA Flashing detail
http://www.nrca.net/consumer/types/details/tile-7.pdf

Jason Szumlanski
Fafco Solar



On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:18 PM, William Miller wrote:

> Benn:
>
> None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them
> properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the
> roof surface, not vertical.
>
> William Miller
>
>
> At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:
>
>
>  Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list
>> have to suggest/recommend?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Benn
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Re: [RE-wrenches] roof attachment in tile roof

2012-07-13 Thread William Miller 

Benn:

None of the below.  Use stanchions, also known as power posts.  Flash them 
properly, just like a roof vent, only they will be perpindicular to the 
roof surface, not vertical.


William Miller

At 06:40 AM 7/13/2012, benn kilburn wrote:


Hanger bolts or tile hooks….What does the collective wisdom of this list 
have to suggest/recommend?


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