How To Installing Metal Roofing Around Electrical Mast

The mast is about 5ft down from the ridge and 1 5 2ft in from edge of shingles.

How to installing metal roofing around 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 shingles up to lower edge of electrical mast. For flat roof installations the seams should be soldered closed. Place the first screw about 7 inches from the bottom and each subsequent screw about 18 to 24 inches apart along the vertical run.

I have 2 plumbing vents and electrical weatherhead thru the roof. Install a panel from the conduit to the ridge. Secure the screws but do not overtighten. It will work fine on any roof slope between 3 12 and up to 10 12.

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. Steve yes use a dektite retrofit for the electrical conduit. Apply two rows of good quality butyl tape or silicone caulk across the full width of the panel. My question is how is it recomended or done with an existing power mast.

What brand of metal are you going to use. Hi i am going to lath strip and cover my existing shingles with metal. Cut flashing opening to appropriate size for pipe. I appreciate any help and advice.

He ll make a custom lead boot for me every time and install it so it don t leak. Apply sealant around the top of the electrical mast flashing where it meets the pipe. It has been reroofed once asphalt 3 tab. 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.

Use caulk on the seams on slopes below 3 12. 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. The washer under the screw head should seal to the surface of the panel without bulging or shifting. The new mast must run through the roof old one wasnt and the roof is corrugated metal with 7 gaps between ribs.

I am installing a metal roof over the existing 3 tab shingles. Run a full width panel 6 past the conduit notch for the conduit. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Wrap flashing around electrical mast and close by crimping stainless steel clips supplied.