Here at Kozy Kollar, we’ve innovated the only over shingle flashing solution that’s installed from inside of the home. By eliminating the good old days of climbing ladders onto rooftops, we’ve empowered the industry with a safer installation method. Working from the inside out may seem complicated, but it’s actually quite easy.
In this article, we’re taking you on the installation journey of Kozy Kollar products.
Step One
After selecting an area to install from inside the building, square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker. Using a Sawzall, cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing. Next, use a reciprocating saw with a rough-in blade to cut out the marked template. The downward pull of the blade will cut the shingles cleanly. Do not cut outside the line.
Step Two
Install four of the six threaded studs and apply a thin bead of the sealant supplied with the Kozy Kollar or EV-4 into the caulking channel of the primary seal. Pass the Kozy Kollar or EV-4 through the opening and position it on the shingles. The four corner studs will hold the Kollar or EV-4 in place.
Step Three
Install the remaining studs, the lower mounting plates, and rod couplings. The Kozy Kollar and EV-4 require compression to work. Starting with the top studs, tighten the rod couplings to approximately 3 ft. lbs. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten the rod couplings until the lower mounting plates begin to distort.
Step Four
Install the four corner studs into the Kozy Kollar, apply a thin bead of the gasket sealant supplied with the Kozy Kollar into the caulking channel of the primary seal. Pass the Kollar through the hole cut in the roof. Set the Kozy Kollar on the roof; the four corner studs will hold the Kollar in place.
Step Five
Install the remaining studs, the lower mounting plates, and rod couplings. The Kozy Kollar REQUIRES COMPRESSION TO WORK. Starting with the top studs tighten the rod couplings to approximately 3-foot pounds. If a Torque Wrench is not available tighten the rod couplings until the lower mounting plates begin to distort.
As you can see, our over shingle flashing installation is a relatively simple process that virtually anyone can install. “A Kozy Kollar cost of about $57. A small price to pay compared to tying up three guys for up to 1 ½ hours, plus running the risk of someone falling off a roof,” stated owner Tim Coyle of Tim Coyle Plumbing & Heating LLC.
To find out more information on how our product can help you the way it’s helped Tim, give us a call today at (603) 598-1192.
