Mounting Solar Panels On Slate Roof

For slate roofs the qbase metal shake slate mount is the ideal solution for both new and existing slate roofs.

Mounting solar panels on slate roof.

The qbase metal shake slate mount is designed to smoothly fit into the workflow between the trades while installing a solar array during the construction of a new shake roof. Metal hooks and flashing are drilled into the roof and your tiles can be slid back into place above the mounting feet. Why not make. By far the most common method for fixing solar pv panels to a roof.

Solar panel installers are presented with a number of challenges when designing and installing flat roof solar panels. Solar pv panel mounting above roof tile slate. Mounting a solar array on all of the above types of roof is possible and in fact quite standard practice for solar power system installers as many installations are retrofit onto the roofs of old homes. All of our roof mounting systems are fully tested and approved to mcs012 standards.

First flashed mount designed specifically for slate roofs and will not compromise the integrity of the slate. This can have several negative consequences. Skip to 12 15 to hear rex and patrick discuss the main solar solutions for different kinds of flat roofing. The only major do not for slate roofing is do not drill through the slate roofing.

As such to properly anchor your solar panel racking solar installers will typically remove clay tiles at the areas where they need to attach racking feet to your roof. An installer should be consulted as to whether this is possible and if the structure is strong enough. Many commercial buildings have metal trapezoidal roof structures. Solar slate plate s innovative designs help to reduce installation times and eliminate health and safety risks and issues.

Drilling through your slate roofing tiles can make them crack causing them to leak. The solar slate plate allows you to attach solar panels without compromising the beauty and integrity of their slate roof. Types of mounting systems for roof top solar panels. Normally the lowest price it.

Do nots for solar on a slate roof. A solar panel mount or solar racking system is the foundation that holds your solar array in place. For retrofitting solar onto an existing shake roof use our classic shake mount. With proper installation a sturdy mount secures your panels in harsh weather and protects your investment.

We recommend using a solar installation company with slate roofing experience or even having a professional slate roofer present during the installation process to ensure your slate roof is properly removed and replaced around your new solar array. Solar slate plate and eric tile are quick and simple to use with no fuss and no mess. And the best part is no slate tiles need to be removed. A corrugated metal roof is usually a series of sheets like the one above.

Here the rails are secured to. Solar panels can sometimes be installed on car ports and pergolas as well as the main roof.