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" <peter.parr...@canyons.edu<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 - From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org<mailto: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 <ja...@fafcosolar.com<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 <ja...@fafcosolar.com<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 <will...@millersolar.com<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. _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<mailto: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<http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org<http://www.members.re-wrenches.org> _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<mailto: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<http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm> Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org<http://www.members.re-wrenches.org> _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org<mailto: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
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