Any issues installing this on the roof of a house? Seems to be geared toward RV use. Not liking the white frame for roof install. Can it be changed?
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The color is aluminum, it could be spray painted to match your existing roofing.
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The frame is aluminum and reasonably robust. The installation clips that come with it are designed for mounting to a roof although they could be installed on an RV. I installed mine on a custom frame over the bimini top of my sailboat. Just came back from two weeks cruising and they performed flawlessly, keeping my house battery charged to operate refrigeration, lighting, ice make etc.
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Use the rubber expansion bolts for house roof mount. Realistically, however, house should be rail mounted.
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LP - Truthfully, I wouldn't for the simple fact that the material would end up melting. The only way I would install a stove jack on mine would be if I installed a metal roof. The reason we purchased the King Canopy was because the framing was 2" pipe...the only one we found in fact. We knew that the roof covering was not going to last more than 2 years and when it comes time to replace it, it will be with metal roofing because the frame could hold it. I know that's not what you want to hear, but unless you get heavy duty canvas or metal roofing to replace the original covering, I don't think a stove jack is a very good idea. LP - Truthfully, I wouldn't for the simple fact that the material would end up melting. The only way I would install a stove jack on mine would be if I installed a metal roof. The reason we purchased the King Canopy was because the framing was 2" pipe...the only one we found in fact. We knew that the roof covering was not going to last more than 2 years and when it comes time to replace it, it will be with metal roofing because the frame could hold it. I know that's not what you want to hear, but unless you get heavy duty canvas or metal roofing to replace the original covering, I... » Read More LP - Truthfully, I wouldn't for the simple fact that the material would end up melting. The only way I would install a stove jack on mine would be if I installed a metal roof. The reason we purchased the King Canopy was because the framing was 2" pipe...the only one we found in fact. We knew that the roof covering was not going to last more than 2 years and when it comes time to replace it, it will be with metal roofing because the frame could hold it. I know that's not what you want to hear, but unless you get heavy duty canvas or metal roofing to replace the original covering, I don't think a stove jack is a very good idea. « Show Less
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Yes probably unless you attaché the strapping against the house with something other than nails. I have mine against my trailer and the ground moved during the winter so the second season I just had the roof frame screwed into the trailer at the top, this brought the sides back in line flush with the trailer that have foam in between the strapping and trailer side. But yes it may cause slight damage to the house if you want to secure it really well.Cheers
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I mounted mine directly to the roof of my ELF with velcro. No issues. And the roof is curved. It conforms nicely and functions flawlessly.
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Here is a link to the one I used. I didn't mount it on the roof, but it says you can:Lifetime 9594 Universal Mounting KitScott
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All you will need to do is install the rack system. No modifications needed to the roof to install.
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Is the deck covered (roof). The only issue I see is its exposed to the elements humidity, moisture etc. as far as it working properly I thinkin no modifications needed. I have one indoors and love it.
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I'm fairly sure that the roof opening in RV's (14x14) is standardized, and this replacement roof vent should fit (and work) fine. We are happy with the product.
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What sort of application are you looking to do? If you're looking to put it on a bus like I did, you might want to get different bolts/washers/nuts. The stuff that is included is more of a masonry/wood type of application.Also, another thing to note is that the awning does sag, more than what I'd say a typical rv awning does. If that is a probably you can look at propping it up, but for instance I'm not able to adjust it with the included hardware to a point where it goes at more of a 90deg angle from the bus.
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I had no issues installing mine at all. The only concern you may deal with is if yours is outside like mine. I put mine up attached to a metal gazebo on my deck. I was able to attach the knobs at the bottom to my deck so it doesn't blow around in the wind. The "crank" is a cord with little plastic knobs that hangs down about 3 feet. Again if outside it will blow around from the wind. I was able the devise a way to anchor mine. At times we leave ours down for days at a time. Does a great job at blocking out the sun. All in all it has worked out perfect for us. Good luck.
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i don't have a hard roof on mine, but if you did there be some kind of gap , look at the pic.and also i get some vibration at a idel. haven't had a chance to ride and do any adjustments but thinking on adding some trim all around the edge of the windshield . hope this help you some
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I was able to install this in a 2003 GMC Yukon XL with a moonroof without a problem. It was neccessary to add a thin piece of plywood above the headliner to carry the weight because attaching directly to the roof supports would have interfered with the moving parts of the roof.
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As far as I know, there is no metal roof for this screen house. The roof is replaceable with the vinyl roof it comes with and it has to be hooked on with the clips on the frame. I would think a metal roof would be way too heavy and cumbersome to put on even if there was one.
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I have installed these on multiple vehicles, never on a house, but, with a change in hardware to fasten it down, you might be able to figure out a way to mount it on a house. There has to be a hole drilled for the control cable too. To better weatherproof this and keep your house intact, I think making a special box or mount would be a better idea. Fasten the light to the special box/mount, then fasten that to the house. The 12 volts to power the light comes in at the control box FYI. I think proper weatherproofing is going to be the biggest hurdle in mounting this directly to the roof of a house.
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Not sure what you're calling "older white rubber RV roofs"? We installed a total of 596 watts, 2, 128's and 5, 68's on the rubber roof of our 2004 Montana. They've been up there for a year now and don't show any indication of pulling up. We cleaned the roof with a preasure washer and Dawn soap.
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I have had mine up for over a year without any issue. I also bolted it down. If it snows you will need to clear the roof if its more than two inches. This can be accomplished by used a push broom and pushing on on the inside of the roof. Hope this helps
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It's been a long time since I mounted one to a house and I don't know anything about the wall structure of a camper (particularly yours). It's probably possible but my guess is it would be very difficult, meaning whoever did it would have to be very mechanically savy and probably need different mounting hardware than the stuff that comes with the awning. Good Luck!