Slate Roof Solar Attachment

Metal hooks and flashing are drilled into the roof and your tiles can be slid back into place above the mounting feet.

Slate roof solar attachment.

If you have a slate roof and want to learn more about installing a solar array on it in the san diego area give us a call or fill out a contact form. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind. For slate roofs the qbase metal shake slate mount is the ideal solution for both new and existing slate roofs. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.

Manufacturers have perfected the watertight installation procedure over the years but the framework s design will still call for as few drill sites as possible in the interest of cutting installation time. With only one piece to purchase transport inventory and install you will save time and money. Not for use with clay or slate tile. The flashing options are compatible with brackets and rails from all of the manufacturers offering installers maximum flexibilty.

We ll be happy to answer all of your questions. Our roof attachments for tile roofs make it easier than ever to install solar panels. Our solar technicians can discuss the. Do nots for solar on a slate roof.

For use on built up asphalt roofs aluminum flashing is available. Geocel s4 solar roof sealant. Davinci slate delivers the highest levels of beauty without the typical challenges of a natural 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.

The sol attach tilted roof solar mounting system is the most efficient tilted roof solar mounting solution in the industry. If you have questions about how a solar system can safely and affordably be mounted on your roof without damaging your slate tiles call us at 781 838 0789. With our unique flashing options and a variety of bracket options the installation time and costs are reduced. Drilling through your slate roofing tiles can make them crack causing them to leak or void your warranty.

The qbase low slope deck mounts are sold without flashing. The only major do not for slate roofing is do not drill through the slate roofing. Quick mount pv products are not designed and should not be used for anchoring fall protection equipment. When i m punching dozens of holes to mount a solar array i need to be certain there are no points of failure.

For retrofitting solar onto an existing shake roof use our classic shake mount. First flashed mount designed specifically for slate roofs and will not compromise the integrity of the slate. Single lag bolt design structurally connects to roof rafter while allowing the rail attachment stud to be positioned at the strongest area of the tile the crown area sold 18 per box. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility.

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. The solar slate plate was designed by slate roofing specialists who know how to work with stone safely. Slate roof shingles are made of natural stone. This can have several negative consequences.