How To Installing Metal Roofing Around Electrical Mast

We manufacture a flashing made from galvanized steel that spins open to allow the flashing to slide around an electric service conduit and then spin closed.

How to installing metal roofing around electrical mast.

Apply sealant around the top of the electrical mast flashing where it meets the pipe. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. 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. 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. It will work fine on any roof slope between 3 12 and up to 10 12. I fixed a few things at his house he fixes a few roof penetrations for me. It has been reroofed once asphalt 3 tab.

What brand of metal are you going to use. Ive done countless service upgrades drilling through roofs and mounting the standard flashing but the problem is they have all been shingle roofs. I am installing a metal roof over the existing 3 tab shingles. Place the first screw about 7 inches from the bottom and each subsequent screw about 18 to 24 inches apart along the vertical run.

Hi i am going to lath strip and cover my existing shingles with metal. 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. Wrap flashing around electrical mast and close by crimping stainless steel clips supplied. For flat roof installations the seams should be soldered closed.

Steve yes use a dektite retrofit for the electrical conduit. Install a panel from the conduit to the ridge. He ll make a custom lead boot for me every time and install it so it don t leak. I appreciate any help and advice.

Apply shingles up to lower edge of electrical mast. Use caulk on the seams on slopes below 3 12. 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. The mast is about 5ft down from the ridge and 1 5 2ft in from edge of shingles.

Apply two rows of good quality butyl tape or silicone caulk across the full width of the panel. I have 2 plumbing vents and electrical weatherhead thru the roof. Apply sealant to underside of base and secure base with roofing nails. Run a full width panel 6 past the conduit notch for the conduit.