Best solution for holes left by re-installation of solar panels on shingled roof

[jeffnote]

Hi- Due to a poorly installed solar panel system on my roof (1950's suburban ranch; deck is ~1x4 pine slats- common for the period; recent architectural asphalt shingles within 15yrs; new york), the panels and tracks and electrical fittings must be removed in order for the shingles and membrane to be removed and replaced. (The roof started leaking a few months after installation- now there are 5 leaks). There are already numerous 'patched' penetrations made by the original solar panel installers from 1) when they made an error and mounted the panel tracks in the wrong place: 3/8" lag bolts were screwed into rafters.. several missed their target, and 2) when they cut 2" holes for electrical cable/ fittings. I'm trying to get the installation company to cover the cost of the reroofing job and am wondering if the entire roof area is going to need to be re-sheathed, or what the best way is to patch the holes made for electrical openings and the lag bolt penetrations. Thanks in advance. Jeff

 

[oldognewtrick]

If they remove the damaged shingles, they can install new ones, there are fittings that are made to fit around the 2" cable. Split boots come size specific just for that purpose and are available at roofing supply houses.

 

[nobes]

Hi- Due to a poorly installed solar panel system on my roof (1950's suburban ranch; deck is ~1x4 pine slats- common for the period; recent architectural asphalt shingles within 15yrs; new york), the panels and tracks and electrical fittings must be removed in order for the shingles and membrane to be removed and replaced. (The roof started leaking a few months after installation- now there are 5 leaks). There are already numerous 'patched' penetrations made by the original solar panel installers from 1) when they made an error and mounted the panel tracks in the wrong place: 3/8" lag bolts were screwed into rafters.. several missed their target, and 2) when they cut 2" holes for electrical cable/ fittings. I'm trying to get the residential solar installation in sc company to cover the cost of the reroofing job and am wondering if the entire roof area is going to need to be re-sheathed, or what the best way is to patch the holes made for electrical openings and the lag bolt penetrations. Thanks in advance. Jeff

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