I just bought some Aluminum Trim Channel for 3/4 Plywood and it fits perfectly over the end of the rail.
It's very similar to this: http://www.lowes.com/pd_55981-37672-11385_0__?productId=3058185 Thanks everyone your input! Dana Dana Brandt Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC www.ecotechenergy.com d...@ecotechenergy.com 360.318.7646 On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Howie Michaelson <ho...@suncatchervt.com>wrote: > Haven't looked at how different the profiles are, but IronRidge's light > rail is fairly similar and they make black plastic end caps that you might > be able to make work... > > *Howie Michaelson* > *NABCEP Certified PV Installer* > *Catamount Solar** * > www.catamountsolar.com > *802.272.0004* > * > * > *Sent from my cellphone* > > > Dana Brandt <d...@ecotechenergy.com> wrote: > > Thanks for the thoughts, everyone. > > I suggested filing the ends with grey caulk, but the homeowner didn't like > that idea. > > I think I'm leaning toward finding some aluminum channel or angle to fit > over the end and either glue or screw it on. > > Mark - Did you find rectangular vinyl caps? I checked out caplugs, but > couldn't find anything that looked like it would work. > > Thanks, > > Dana > > Dana Brandt > Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC > www.ecotechenergy.com > d...@ecotechenergy.com > 360.318.7646 > > > On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 6:24 AM, Mark Richardson < > mrichard...@newyorklightenergy.com> wrote: > >> We had to find end caps for a ground mount that was used as part of an >> environmental learning center.**** >> >> I was able to get vinyl end caps that worked online from caplugs ( >> http://www.caplugs.com/).**** >> >> A little silicone to seal the deal…**** >> >> ** ** >> >> [image: Description: Description: Description: NYLElogo]**** >> >> *Mark Richardson* >> >> mrichard...@newyorklightenergy.com**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto: >> re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of * >> hol...@sbcglobal.net >> >> *Sent:* Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:05 AM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> >> >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> just throwing this out....aluminum angle attached to ends - run between >> rail ends (each pair)? aluminum flat bar? closes ends and gives a trimmed >> look? Maybe use 24 or 22ga stainless than can be bent to form an angle? ask >> client to cover material cost as that is "custom" work beyond typical scope >> of build. **** >> >> Holt E. Kelly >> Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products >> 500 Jewell Dr. >> Waco TX. 76712 >> 254-751-9111 >> www.holteksolar.com**** >> >> ----- Original Message ----- **** >> >> *From:* Maverick Brown [Maverick Solar] <maver...@mavericksolar.com> **** >> >> *To:* 'RE-wrenches' <re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> **** >> >> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 6:56 PM**** >> >> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> For the Bee’s sake, just pump some grey silicone caulk into the ends and >> scrape flat. ??**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org >> [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] *On Behalf Of *Dana >> Brandt >> *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 3:12 PM >> *To:* RE-wrenches >> *Subject:* [RE-wrenches] Unirac SolarMount rail caps**** >> >> ** ** >> >> We just finished installing a system on SolarMount and the client is >> unhappy with how the ends of the SolarMount rail look. She says it looks >> unfinished and is concerned about bees nesting in them. I know there are >> other rail products with more finished looking ends but this system is >> already fully installed. Unirac has endcaps for the SunFrame, but those >> aren't compatible with SolarMount. Anyone run into this before? Thoughts on >> solutions? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dana >> >> Dana Brandt >> Ecotech Energy Systems, LLC >> www.ecotechenergy.com >> d...@ecotechenergy.com >> 360.318.7646**** >> ------------------------------ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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**** >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > >
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