{"product_id":"dektite-battleship-multicable-flashing-drf14mcs-fast-flash","title":"Dektite Battleship Multicable Flashing | DRF14MCS | Fast Flash","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Dektite Battleship Multicable Flashing | DRF14MCS | Fast Flash --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; color:#222222; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDektite Battleship\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003emulticable roof flashing solution\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets installers run \u003cstrong\u003esolar PV cables through roof tiles\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the roof \u003cstrong\u003ewatertight\u003c\/strong\u003e. It seals and protects \u003cstrong\u003eup to 10-14 cables\u003c\/strong\u003e through a \u003cstrong\u003eblack EPDM boot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh UV resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its \u003cstrong\u003ebattleship shape\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to suit more roof types and profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis item is supplied with the \u003cstrong\u003eFast Flash base\u003c\/strong\u003e - a \u003cstrong\u003eself-adhesive, lead-free\u003c\/strong\u003e flashing made of aluminium stretch mesh cast in polymer rubber. It suits \u003cstrong\u003etile, slate and metal roofs\u003c\/strong\u003e and the boot is \u003cstrong\u003ecut to suit\u003c\/strong\u003e the number and size of your cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e10-14\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eCables sealed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e498 x 280mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eFast Flash base size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eEPDM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eBlack UV-resistant boot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e-50 to 115C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eBoot continuous temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e5 degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eMinimum roof slope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 8px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eDRF14MCS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.95;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #b26a00; background:#fff4e0; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#b26a00; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFast Flash base - adhesive needs a clean surface\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFast Flash base\u003c\/strong\u003e is for \u003cstrong\u003enew or clean tiles\u003c\/strong\u003e where the adhesive can bond. If the area is \u003cstrong\u003ewet, dusty or mossy, clean it first\u003c\/strong\u003e. For older, more challenging installs where adhesion is difficult, the manufacturer offers the \u003cstrong\u003ePerform base\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is a different product and is not supplied here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #b3261e; background:#fdecea; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#b3261e; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWork at height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRoof work must be carried out by \u003cstrong\u003ecompetent installers\u003c\/strong\u003e following current UK work-at-height requirements. Correct sealing of every roof penetration is essential to prevent water ingress.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:6px solid #008377CF; background:#e6f3f1; border-radius:6px; padding:12px 16px; margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eInstallation in brief\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCut a \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 80mm slot\u003c\/strong\u003e in the tile from the bottom upwards, pull the cables through, then cut the \u003cstrong\u003ecable apertures\u003c\/strong\u003e in the rubber boot to suit. Slide the flashing into place, \u003cstrong\u003etear off the white backing layer just before dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, dress it to the tile by hand or with a soft hammer, then remove the surface protection film.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:28px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMulticable entry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather seals and protects up to 10-14 cables\u003c\/strong\u003e through a single roof penetration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eBattleship shape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebattleship shape\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to suit \u003cstrong\u003emore roof types and profiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, including concrete interlocking tiles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSelf-adhesive Fast Flash base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButyl self-adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e base with a \u003cstrong\u003elead-free\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium mesh and polymer rubber construction that dresses easily to the tile contours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eUV-resistant EPDM boot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack EPDM\u003c\/strong\u003e boot withstands \u003cstrong\u003e-50C to 115C continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to \u003cstrong\u003e150C intermittently\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWide roof compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003emetal, rubber, clay tile, concrete, slate, acrylic and GRP\u003c\/strong\u003e roofs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:5px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; padding:14px 16px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFast to fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.55; font-size:15px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eslot cut in the tile\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eslow-set adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows repositioning make installation quick and tidy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:28px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eDektite (DEKS)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eRange\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eSolarDek multicable flashing - Battleship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eDRF14MCS (Fast Flash base)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eSolar PV cable entry through roof tiles, slate and metal roofs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCable capacity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eSeals and protects up to 10-14 cables\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMaterials and size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eBoot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eBlack EPDM, high UV resistance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; 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gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eMinimum roof slope (Fast Flash)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e5 degrees\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eBoot temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e-50C to 115C constant, up to 150C intermittent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eApproval\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eFast Flash is BBA accredited\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eInstallation data\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eTile slot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e30 to 80mm, cut from the bottom of the tile upwards (can be narrowed if only 2 cable ports are used on one side)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eReference tile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eConcrete interlocking tile 420 x 300mm, head lap 75mm or 100mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; padding:8px 14px; background:#eef6f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 180px; font-weight:600; color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCable apertures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eCut in the rubber boot to suit the cable and quantity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#008377CF; font-size:20px; margin:28px 0 12px 0; padding-bottom:6px; border-bottom:3px solid #008377CF;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many cables can the Battleship seal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt \u003cstrong\u003eweather seals and protects up to 10-14 cables\u003c\/strong\u003e through one roof penetration.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich roofs is it suitable for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal, rubber, clay tile, concrete, slate, acrylic and GRP\u003c\/strong\u003e roofs. The battleship shape is designed to suit more roof types and profiles.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the Fast Flash and Perform bases?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFast Flash base\u003c\/strong\u003e (supplied here) is self-adhesive and best on \u003cstrong\u003eclean tiles where the adhesive can bond\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003ePerform base\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for older, more challenging installs where adhesion is harder.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I fit it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCut a \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 80mm slot\u003c\/strong\u003e in the tile, pull the cables through, cut the boot apertures to suit, slide the flashing into place, then \u003cstrong\u003eremove the backing layer and dress it to the tile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; margin-bottom:8px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 14px; cursor:pointer; font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs it lead-free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eFast Flash base is a lead-free replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from aluminium mesh cast in polymer rubber.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Deks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68415365153158,"sku":"DRF14MCS","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/DektiteBattleshipMulticableFastFlash.jpg?v=1794467717","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/dektite-battleship-multicable-flashing-drf14mcs-fast-flash","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}