K-Flash is an innovative, 100% watertight flashing system made by Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting. Backed by a 20-year guarantee, the K-Flash kit includes a baseplate that flush-mounts to the roof surface, a 9″ x 12″ black aluminum flashing plate that maximizes coverage of the penetration points, as well as all stainless steel hardware. The baseplate is secured to the roof with four 2″ self-drilling screws (included) and it has a separate blind stud on top for L-Bracket attachment, eliminating the through-holes that may cause water leakage and lead to dry-rot. Made from lightweight, malleable aluminum, the flashing can easily be formed around roof obstructions. Kinetic’s KFLK-44S flashing can be installed anywhere on the roof decking (into 7/16″ OSB or better): There is no need to hit the rafters or trusses, any location is fine! Only two self-drilling screws are needed if they are fully embedded into trusses or rafter, otherwise all four screws should be installed. While is is not longer needed to hit the trusses with the flashing screws, be careful to NOT have them stick out the side of a truss! Building inspectors look for this, and have been known to fault the installation if they see screws partially embedded. The unique raised channel provides an ideal place for sealant application on the underside while also diverting water off the top of the flashing. The textured, powder-coated flashing blends well with all asphalt roofs and easily slides under shingles during installation.
