Module attachment apparatus
Exemplary systems and methods described herein can be used to secure a rail to a module or the rail to a support using a nut that can be inserted at a desired point of mounting. Another exemplary system describes a flashing to be inserted under a roof shingle, wherein the flashing is secured to a support for a rail or module. Yet another exemplary system describes a clamp that secures a rail or module and is adjustable along the length of a post. Spacers can be added to the post to extend the adjustment range of the clamp.
1. An assembly for securing a component to a roof, the assembly comprising:
a base secured to the roof comprising:
an aperture receiving a fastener for securing the base to the roof; and
a securing component extending from the base away from the roof, wherein the securing component is laterally separated from the aperture;
a flashing installed over the base, the flashing comprising:
a rectangular portion extending toward a higher elevated side of the roof and installed under at least one of a shake, a shingle, a slate, and a tile; and
a flashing component configured to fully cover the base; and
a support secured to the securing component of the base, which extends from the base and through the flashing, wherein the support is configured to secure at least one of a module and a rail.
2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support is an L-foot.
3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support is a post.
4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the flashing component substantially covers the post.
5. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rectangular portion is flat.
6. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the flashing component is dome shaped.
7. The assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the flashing component is cone shaped.
8. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rectangular portion mimics a shape of the roof.
9. The assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the shape of the roof is undulating.
10. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the fastener comprises a lag bolt.
11. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the securing component comprises a threaded stud.