TL;DR
Roof attachment flashing is the waterproofing hardware installed at every point where solar racking bolts through the roof surface, sealing the lag-screw penetration with layered metal, elevated seals, or butyl-backed plates integrated into the shingle courses. Designs range from traditional aluminum pans slid under the course above to deck-mounted systems that rely on compression gaskets rated for decades of thermal cycling.
What it means
Roof attachment flashing is the waterproofing hardware installed at every point where solar racking bolts through the roof surface, sealing the lag-screw penetration with layered metal, elevated seals, or butyl-backed plates integrated into the shingle courses. Designs range from traditional aluminum pans slid under the course above to deck-mounted systems that rely on compression gaskets rated for decades of thermal cycling. Done poorly, these penetrations—often dozens per array—are the main leak risk a solar installation adds to a roof.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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