Solar Panels Over Steel Roof

To install solar on batten mounted metal shingles you need to sandwich the solar flashing between two layers of metal shingles.

Solar panels over steel roof.

Bridger steel works with manufacturers and installers to help create and develop clips to attach these systems directly to our metal panel systems. 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. This means drilling through the r panel and using an adhesive or sealant to ensure that the penetration remains watertight.

A ribbed panel metal roof has raised trapezoidal ribs that can serve as attachment points for a solar mount. Besides just the many different types of metal there are also different metal roofing 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. In may 2017 just after pre orders went live she became one of the first buyers.

You also do not have to drill any holes into your roof with this roof type. The mounts for this type of metal panel must be bolted however. Mounting solar panels directly to the roofing system is the most efficient and effective application. Unfortunately the metal roof on her house built in 1965 meant no solar suppliers would place panels over the top.

Metal roofs and solar panels pair well together metal roofs are great for solar because they last a very long time. 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. If it s time to replace your roof before you can go solar you may consider investing in a metal roof install as well. Aside from the holes in your roof a common concern from property owners is the added weight solar adds to your roof.

Metal roofs can last up to 70 years whereas asphalt composite shingles are expected to last just 15 20 years. If the structure has a standing seam roof solar installation is somewhat easier. With a conventional roof such as asphalt shingles you would need to drill holes into the roof in order to mount the panels. 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.

Then a regular asphalt shingle is laid under the racking for the solar panels and the metal roof is reinstalled around it.