How To Installing Metal Roofing Around Electrical Mast

Steve yes use a dektite retrofit for the electrical conduit.

How to installing metal roofing around electrical mast.

The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. When there is a corrugated roof or a ceramic tile roof to deal with i just bring in my bro john the roofer who has an entire sheet metal shop business going on also. Anyway drill a hole in the panel drop it down over the mast snap and screw it in place install the boot over a bead of sealant screw the boot down and call the poco to come and get you back on the grid. I appreciate any help and advice.

I fixed a few things at his house he fixes a few roof penetrations for me. Run a full width panel 6 past the conduit notch for the conduit. For flat roof installations the seams should be soldered closed. Wrap flashing around electrical mast and close by crimping stainless steel clips supplied.

Apply sealant to underside of base and secure base with roofing nails. Hi i am going to lath strip and cover my existing shingles with metal. Ive done countless service upgrades drilling through roofs and mounting the standard flashing but the problem is they have all been shingle roofs. He ll make a custom lead boot for me every time and install it so it don t leak.

Apply shingles up to lower edge of electrical mast. I will replace the boots on the plumbing vents and i need to know if the one for the electrical service needs replaced and how to do it and if i use the same type boot. Apply two rows of good quality butyl tape or silicone caulk across the full width of the panel. Cut flashing opening to appropriate size for pipe.

My question is how is it recomended or done with an existing power mast. It has been reroofed once asphalt 3 tab. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. The new mast must run through the roof old one wasnt and the roof is corrugated metal with 7 gaps between ribs.

Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Apply sealant around the top of the electrical mast flashing where it meets the pipe. The mast is about 5ft down from the ridge and 1 5 2ft in from edge of shingles. I am installing a metal roof over the existing 3 tab shingles.

It will work fine on any roof slope between 3 12 and up to 10 12. I have 2 plumbing vents and electrical weatherhead thru the roof. What brand of metal are you going to use. Install a panel from the conduit to the ridge.