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4-Step
SunPipe Ordering Guide
for SunPipe-9 and
SunPipe-13
The following four variables need to be confirmed for any
SunPipe order:
1) Pipe Diameter - 2) Pipe Length - 3) Roof Material & Slope - 4)
Ceiling Material & Slope.
1) Pipe Diameter:
Choose SunPipe-9 for up to 100 sq.ft. (a 10 X 10 area).
Choose SunPipe-13 for up to 250 sq.ft. (a 16 X 16 or 12 X 20
area).
We recommend SunPipe-13 for all kitchens, even small ones.
2) Pipe Length:
Minimum Pipe Length = "Ceiling to the roof, plus one foot."
(measure the long side of the pipe
(relative to roof slope), not the short side, or you may get caught
short on pipe.
Cathedral ceiling factors must be considered by adding the
appropriate dimension to the pipe length
(ie. 5" for a 5/12 ceiling slope, etc.)).
3) Roof Material & Slope:
For tile, slate, cedar shake, fiberglass, asphalt, built-up (tar)
and some metal roofs
between flat and a 6/12 slope, (ie. where the roof drops 6 inches or
less per horizontal foot)
SunPipe's standard flashing will work just fine and last 60
years.
If the roof pitch is greater than 6/12 but less than 12/12, the same
f lashing in a "steep-roof" configuration is required.
If roof pitch exceeds 12/12, we can provide you a quotation for a
custom flashing.
We provide custom flashings and roof curbs frequently for our
industrial customers.
We also offer "rubber boot" flashings for metal roofs.
Just let us know the roof material and the slope, and we will select
the proper flashing for you.
Special Note About Roof
Flashings:
SunPipe's standard and steep-roof flashings are made from .020"
G-90 galvanized steel.
BUYER BEWARE!!! There are many grades of "Galvanized" steel. Don't
buy garbage!
The hole you're going to put in your roof is a permanent hole. Make
sure your flashing is a permanent flashing.
G-90 galvanization is the only grade approved by
Underwriter Laboratories because it is highly resistant to corrosion
(rust). That is why we use it. The roof flashing included with our
SunPipe Kits should last 60+ years.
Many galvanized flashings may look similar to ours but,
they may have a G-60, G-30 or, even worse, an "electro-galvanized"
treatment, none of which are good enough for us to put our name on.
Additionally, our standard roof flashings have leak-proof "rolled
seams." Most galvanized flashings have tack-welded seams which
require caulk. They work fine for 3 to 6 years, but, as soon as the
caulking wears down or dries out, a leak becomes likely.
We reject "one-piece" flashings made from spun aluminum
because they are almost 1/4 inch thick. This means flexible shingles
will form a little gutter where they rise up and over the flashing
base. As rain water comes down the shingles, it will hit the 'gutter'
and, over time, ruin the shingle.
Some daylight-pipe manufacturers sell plastic roof
flashings. The Sun Pipe Company has never seen a plastic flashing
that we believe will survive outdoor elements for more than 6 years.
We, therefore, don't use them.
If we're serious about manufacturing a high-quality,
energy saving product, we couldn't very well sell you a temporary
flashing to cover a permanent roof hole.
SunPipe® roof flashings are industrial-grade
flashings. You will never have a problem with them.
Again, insist on the original SunPipe® brand daylight-pipe for
superior trouble-free quality.
4) Ceiling Slope:
Most residential ceilings are horizontal (no slope or
pitch) and use a round diffuser dome shape. However,
many SunPipe customers have sloped "cathedral" or "vaulted" ceilings.
Standard SunPipe-13 diffusers will
work on ceiling slopes up to a 6/12 pitch. Ceilings in excess of 5/12
but less than 12/12 require our oval
shaped domes per the table below.
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For Ceiling Slopes of:
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Use this SunPipe-13 diffuser shape:
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Horizontal to 6/12
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Std. Round
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6/12 to 8/12
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8/12 Oval
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8/12 to 12/12
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12/12 Oval
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Alternatively, you can allow the pipe to extend slightly below a
sloped ceiling and use our round diffuser by attaching it to the pipe
via a flange ring (sold separately). A small portion of the pipe may
be visible but, painted to blend with the ceiling it looks fine.
The round SunPipe-9 diffuser dome works on ceilings up to a 7/12
slope.
The round SunPipe-21 diffuser dome works on ceilings up to a 2/12
slope.
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