Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-09 Thread Jason Lerner
Hi Jesse, I never did scab, having similar concerns of not doing it right, and use blocking. Best, Jason On May 7, 2011, at 6:46 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > Jason, > > If you scab onto a truss, is there a certain length the scab board should be? > I have never heard of this practice. I wo

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-07 Thread Jesse Dahl
Jason, If you scab onto a truss, is there a certain length the scab board should be? I have never heard of this practice. I worked on a lot of roofs back in my carpenter days! Thanks for the advice! Jesse Sent from my iPhone On May 5, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Jason Lerner wrote: > Hello Jess

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-05 Thread Jason Lerner
Hello Jesse, There is one truss manufacturer we work with who will not let us lag into the truss, and they require blocking or scabbing on another rafter to attach to. Best, Jason Lerner Waldron Power and Light Co. On May 4, 2011, at 5:50 PM, Jesse Dahl wrote: > Wrenches, > > I will be

Re: [RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-04 Thread jay peltz
Hi Jesse, I like the EJOT, works well. However check to see where the ribs are in relation to the trusses. In my experience the rib is always right over or in the way getting to the truss. In which case its back to blocking or similar so you can mount on the flat sections. jay peltz power O

[RE-wrenches] Metal roof w/o standing seams.

2011-05-04 Thread Jesse Dahl
Wrenches, I will be installing system on a metal roof this summer and I am looking for some advice. The roof is metal with 2x4 wood trusses. There is no standing seam to attach to, so I am looking at a Ejot type attachment system. The modules are Silicon-energy cascade series. Any tips or a