Structural attachment sealing system
View Patent ↗In various representative aspects, the present invention relates generally to a system and apparatus for sealing a structural attachment to a flat or shingle roof. More specifically, the invention relates to providing the system for sealing structural attachments for solar panel mounts for rail guides. The invention utilizes an adhesive sealant to create a permanent watertight seal at any surface penetration. The system may be used for any structural attachment, fastener, mount, or other penetration that requires sealing. Typical building applications include roof penetrations and wall penetrations for cases such as roof vents, structural attachment, conduit or pipe penetrations, or electrical mounts to name a few.
1. A method of securing structural attachments comprising the steps of:
a. placing a mount on a structure, the mount comprising:
i. a base that conforms to the shape of the surface of the structure, the base comprising an internal cavity further comprising at least one concave section wherein the at least one concave section forms an external cavity, the external cavity further comprising a base;
ii. a port hole coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from an outer surface of the mount;
iii. a vent coupled to the internal cavity that is accessible from the outer surface of the mount;
iv. a bolt for securing the mount to the structure, the bolt further comprising a head, and a shaft extending from the head;
v. an opening through the external cavity of the at least one concave section, the opening configured to receive the bolt; and
vi. a generally U-shaped guide comprising a pair of vertical members, the vertical members extending from the at least one concave section forming an aperture that is configured to secure a solar panel mounting rail guide to the mount wherein each vertical member further comprising a front side and a rear side;
b. inserting the shaft of the bolt through the opening and through the volume of the internal cavity so that the head resides on the base of the external cavity thereby securing the mount to the structure; and
c. injecting a liquid into the port hole of the mount until the liquid fills the volume of the internal cavity.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the liquid comprises a sealant.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the step of securing the mount to the structure further comprises the steps of:
a. boring a hole into the structure prior to placing the mount on the structure; and
b. inserting the sealant into the hole.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the step of securing the mount to the structure further comprises the step of tightening the bolt until the mount is secured to the structure.
5. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of securing a solar mounting rail to the generally U-shaped guide.