If you re lucky enough to have a metal standing seam roof there are solar panel mounting systems available which clamp onto the seams.
Mounting solar water panels on standing seam roofs.
It is 7 years old now.
My system includes an sma3000us inverter the whole system works very well and is nearly invisible.
Ground level solar panel arrays.
A standing seam metal roof integrated with solar panels is a powerful combination of durability longevity energy efficiency and most importantly value for the money.
Asphalt shingles roofing require flashing and other sealants to ensure there s no water leakage.
Standing seam metal roofs are usually structurally sound for solar and mounting system can be clamped in place quite easily on the protruding metal seams.
They are the easiest to install as they require no penetration to the roof and provide convenient attachments to the panel with solar mounting clamps.
Standing seam metal roofs are the most convenient roof type and are great for solar installations.
The reason why we love standing seam metal roofs aside from their superior durability longevity and energy efficiency is that you can mount solar panels over the seams of standing seam with the help of s 5 solar mounting brackets designed specifically for standing seam metal roof.
Your solar installation will be faster labor reduced and you don t need to worry about your roof being penetrated and water getting in.
Metal roof solar mounting systems solar panel brackets.
A standing seam metal roof has a life expectancy consistent with that of framed pv modules.
In this way no holes need to be drilled into your roof.
This can mean a partial re roof or structural enhancement in order to support the solar system an added cost.
I have installed uni solar panels on a standing seam metal roof no problem if you install the panels in the shade and carry them carefully to the roof job.
I can highly recommend this style of a panel.
Installers will agree that metal roofs are the easiest when it comes to mounting the solar panels only if there s a standing seam.