Flashing / sealing

2 Posts
Oct 2, 2012 09:06 pm
Flashing / sealing

I have an AET solar panel to install with a standard mount kit. What is the best way to seal the mounts on my shingle roof to avoid leaks through the bolts holes ?

Also, I purchased a coolie cap pair for the copper pipes. I assume this goes under the shingles, like regular flashing ?
 
462 Posts
Oct 22, 2012 11:51 am
Re: Flashing / sealing

Brian, use either a good roof sealant  or lapseal,  both come in regular tubes like caulking or use silicone if you have colored shingles. Caulk inside the hole before you insert your lag bolt and under the mount also.... apply to the piping around the hole and under the copper flashing also
 
2 Posts
Oct 27, 2012 08:17 am
Re: Flashing / sealing

Okay, thanks. And the copper flashing on the coolie cap does go under the shingles, right ?

 
462 Posts
Oct 28, 2012 11:31 am
Re: Flashing / sealing

yes. those caps are small , so tuck the top under the shingle as best you can. doesn't hurt to seal around all edges of the copper cap either. I usually solder the cap directly to the pipe also.
 

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