Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-29 Thread Jerry Shafer
I have been in attics and had to chase down water leaks, I have moved the hardware from older (15 + years) and there are a lot over leaks from the "before flashing days" and what I have seen is that once you remove the hardware, the bracket comes loose very easy as all or near all of the comp has c

Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-29 Thread Kurt Johnsen
To me the reports of not seeing leaks is not terribly reassuring. It’s not surprising when you consider that enough water has to get past tightly compacted shingles under an L foot, travel between the threads and the wood of a tightly threaded lag bolt, and then saturate attic insulation enough to

Re: [RE-wrenches] to flash or not to flash

2015-08-29 Thread Ray Walters
Excellent point, sir. I have looked at quite a few from the attic, later when doing upgrades, and I haven't seen leaks. But NO, I have not carefully gone back on every install to confirm. No news is good news, but that still doesn't mean 100% leak free. Also, I'm working in a drier climate,