Slate Roof Solar Attachment

Our roof attachments for tile roofs make it easier than ever to install solar panels.

Slate roof solar attachment.

This can have several negative consequences. Want to learn more about solar. Metal hooks and flashing are drilled into the roof and your tiles can be slid back into place above the mounting feet. 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.

Davinci slate delivers the highest levels of beauty without the typical challenges of a natural slate roof. 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. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind. Geocel s4 solar roof sealant.

When i m punching dozens of holes to mount a solar array i need to be certain there are no points of failure. Not for use with non prosolar rooftrac rail systems. Slate roof shingles are made of natural stone. Quick mount pv products are not designed and should not be used for anchoring fall protection equipment.

Not for use with clay or slate tile. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer. For use on built up asphalt roofs aluminum flashing is available. With only one piece to purchase transport inventory and install you will save time and money.

The only major do not for slate roofing is do not drill through the slate roofing. The qbase low slope deck mounts are sold without flashing. The flashing options are compatible with brackets and rails from all of the manufacturers offering installers maximum flexibilty. 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.

For retrofitting solar onto an existing shake roof use our classic shake mount. 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. 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. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility.

Do nots for solar on a slate roof. Solar panels attach to an underlying metal racking system. 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.

For slate roofs the qbase metal shake slate mount is the ideal solution for both new and existing slate roofs. Our solar technicians can discuss the. We ll be happy to answer all of your questions. First flashed mount designed specifically for slate roofs and will not compromise the integrity of the slate.