Roof Racking Systems For Solar Panels

Roof mount solar racking systems.

Roof racking systems for solar panels.

Pgus are strong offering 3 300 lbf tensile 2 500 lbf shear and 2 000 lbf compressive strength. Mounts are sometimes referred to as feet and are usually attached to your roof with a bolt through the flashing and into a rafter securing your whole system. There are many varieties of mounts used in different racking systems. The powergrip universal is a roof anchor system for solar racks for all commercial roofs.

Gaf energy s decotech system installs full sized solar panels without traditional racking in the middle of a roof while normal asphalt shingles are still used along the perimeter. Gaf energy has a solar system that similarly attaches to the deck. It s important to choose high quality components for a long lasting weatherproof installation. Racking and mounting products we supply are designed for quality structural fitting for roof top and ground mount solar power arrays.

You ll need flashings clamps or tile hooks to attach the racks to your rooftop. They transfer the load to the structural roof deck. Once the racking is attached your solar company will install your solar panels. Mounts are used to attach solar panels to the roof ground or another surface on your property.

Penetrating mounts are most commonly used on clay tile asphalt and composite roofs. Unirac ironridge and snapnrack all make standard penetrating rooftop racking which means that your solar installer will make hole in your roof to affix the mounting system. A roof mount is a great option if your roof is sun exposed and in good condition. Large and small systems all need proper racking and mounting solutions to ensure the system is safe secure and will yield energy generation for years to come.

Solar panel systems are actually attached to your roof with mounts. Pgus reduce or eliminate ballast on the roof.