Solar Panels Over Steel Roof

You also do not have to drill any holes into your roof with this roof type.

Solar panels over steel roof.

Mounting solar panels directly to the roofing system is the most efficient and effective application. The mounts for this type of metal panel must be bolted however. The shingles must be removed to attach the mounting hardware to the roof then the layers of shingles and flashing are installed with holes to allow the attachment point to stick out. Thin film solar panel manufacturer sunflare has released a new module that nestles in between seams of a metal standing seam roof the powerfit 20.

To install solar on batten mounted metal shingles you need to sandwich the solar flashing between two layers of metal shingles. In almost every case the weight of solar panels will not compromise the structural integrity of your roof roofs are designed to hold much more weight than might be added with 20 30 solar panels. One very popular method for installing solar on a metal roof is called strip and go this requires removing some of the metal roof. If the structure has a standing seam roof solar installation is somewhat easier.

Panel mounts clamp to the seam without penetrations. A ribbed panel metal roof has raised trapezoidal ribs that can serve as attachment points for a solar mount. This means drilling through the r panel and using an adhesive or sealant to ensure that the penetration remains watertight. The standing seams on these roofs make the attachment of the panel array incredibly easy and with easier installation comes a cheaper cost.

Metal standing seammetal roofing with standing seams is the best roof type for the installation of solar panels. For solar installers most familiar with comp shingle or tile roofs encountering a metal roof can be challenging. Aside from the holes in your roof a common concern from property owners is the added weight solar adds to your roof. Bridger steel works with manufacturers and installers to help create and develop clips to attach these systems directly to our metal panel systems.

Standing seam is great for mounting of the pv solar panels no need to drill any holes in the roof as pv panels are mounted onto the seams of the metal roof with the help of s 5 brackets. Then a regular asphalt shingle is laid under the racking for the solar panels and the metal roof is reinstalled around it. As with all sunflare modules there is a bypass diode for each individual cell.