{"product_id":"gse-top-centre-flashing-universal-1500mm-black-art101041","title":"GSE Top Centre Flashing Universal 1500mm - Black - ART101041","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: GSE Top Centre Flashing Universal 1500mm - Black - ART101041 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; color:#2B2B2B; line-height:1.6; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#2B2B2B; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGSE Top Centre Flashing\u003c\/strong\u003e forms the main run of top flashing along the upper edge of a GSE In-Roof System array, shedding water away from the top row of PV modules and onto the surrounding roof covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#2B2B2B; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eSupplied at \u003cstrong\u003e1500mm long in black\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eattach angle\u003c\/strong\u003e using pop rivets, positioned so the module frame thickness sits between the attach angle and the flashing, then joined to adjacent sections using top junction flashings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:20px 0; box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e1500mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e14°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eFlashing Slope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e2 Hooks Min.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eFixing Points\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eUniversal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eKit Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 16.6667%; min-width:110px; background:#008377CF; color:#fff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; box-sizing:border-box; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eIn-Roof\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:4px; opacity:.92;\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FDECEC; border-left:4px solid #D32F2F; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:14px 18px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.04em; color:#D32F2F; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eGSE's top flashing is designed with a \u003cstrong\u003e14° slope\u003c\/strong\u003e to shed water above the top row of modules. The installer must confirm the roof pitch is steep enough to prevent water retention; on borderline slopes, GSE recommends using a thicker support lath or substituting a flexible flashing strip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePrimary Top-of-Array Flashing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eRuns along the \u003cstrong\u003etop edge of the PV field\u003c\/strong\u003e, directing water away from the uppermost row of modules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMatched Black Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e to match the GSE In-Roof frame, clamps and flashing kit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eEngineered Water-Shedding Slope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eManufactured with a built-in \u003cstrong\u003e14° slope\u003c\/strong\u003e to actively shed water clear of the top row of modules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAttach Angle Fixing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eJoined to the \u003cstrong\u003eattach angle using pop rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned so the module frame thickness sits correctly between the two parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eConnects to Junction and Corner Pieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eDesigned to link with \u003cstrong\u003etop junction flashings\u003c\/strong\u003e (100mm minimum overlap) and \u003cstrong\u003ecorner flashings\u003c\/strong\u003e at each end of the run.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 45%; min-width:260px; background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px 18px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSecured with Flashing Hooks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14.5px; color:#444; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eFixed to the roof battens using \u003cstrong\u003eflashing hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e, at least two per piece, with a precompressed seal applied over the joint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eTop centre flashing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e1500mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eColour \/ Finish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eKit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eUniversal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eDesign Slope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003e14°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:9px 14px; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eFitting Position\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eTop edge of the PV array, above the uppermost row of modules\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eFixing to Attach Angle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003ePop rivets, with module frame thickness set between attach angle and flashing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eFixing to Roof\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eFlashing hooks, minimum 2 per piece\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eJunction Overlap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eMinimum 100mm to adjoining top junction flashing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F0F9F8; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eMinimum Roof Pitch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eSufficient slope required to prevent water retention against the 14° flashing angle — refer to GSE installation manual\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#FFFFFF; border-bottom:1px solid #E0E0E0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 44%; padding:9px 14px; font-weight:600; color:#333; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; padding:9px 14px; color:#222; font-size:14px; box-sizing:border-box;\"\u003eGSE In-Roof System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#00625D; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background:#E6F4F3;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the top centre flashing used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377CF\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px 16px; font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.65; border-top:1px solid #D9EDEA; background:#fff;\"\u003eIt's the \u003cstrong\u003emain flashing run along the top of the PV array\u003c\/strong\u003e, shedding water clear of the uppermost row of modules and onto the surrounding roof covering.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#00625D; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background:#E6F4F3;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the flashing have a 14° slope?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377CF\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px 16px; font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.65; border-top:1px solid #D9EDEA; background:#fff;\"\u003eThe slope is built in to \u003cstrong\u003eactively direct water away\u003c\/strong\u003e from the top row of modules rather than allowing it to pool.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#00625D; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background:#E6F4F3;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is the top flashing fixed to the module frame?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377CF\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px 16px; font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.65; border-top:1px solid #D9EDEA; background:#fff;\"\u003eIt's joined to an \u003cstrong\u003eattach angle using pop rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the assembly positioned so the module frame thickness sits between the two pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#00625D; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background:#E6F4F3;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens on a shallow roof pitch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377CF\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px 16px; font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.65; border-top:1px solid #D9EDEA; background:#fff;\"\u003eOn borderline slopes, GSE recommends using a \u003cstrong\u003ethicker support lath\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce the counter-slope, or replacing the top flashing with a \u003cstrong\u003eflexible flashing strip\u003c\/strong\u003e instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; margin-bottom:10px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"padding:14px 18px; font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:#00625D; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; background:#E6F4F3;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does this connect to the corner flashings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#008377CF\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 18px 16px; font-size:15px; color:#444; line-height:1.65; border-top:1px solid #D9EDEA; background:#fff;\"\u003eThe top centre flashing meets the \u003cstrong\u003ecorner flashings\u003c\/strong\u003e at each end of the array, with a minimum 100mm overlap and a PU glue joint at the junction.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65809310810461,"sku":"ART101041","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/GSETopCentreFlashingUniversal1500mm-Black-ART101041.png?v=1788508690","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/gse-top-centre-flashing-universal-1500mm-black-art101041","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}