Solar Attachments On Slate Roof

The demand for solar installation on solar roofs has been so great that an innovative new solar installation system has been invented.

Solar attachments on slate roof.

Stone tile makers harvest slate from riverbeds which act as a water resistant for decades not to mention its deep blue grey hue is stunning to look at. Slate roof shingles are made of natural stone. For slate roofs the qbase metal shake slate mount is the ideal solution for both new and existing slate roofs. Solar panels attach to an underlying metal racking system.

The solar slate plate was designed by slate roofing specialists who know how to work with stone safely. The only major do not for slate roofing is do not drill through the slate roofing. Do nots for solar on a slate roof. But now things are different.

Our solar technicians can discuss the. Quick mount pv products are not designed and should not be used for anchoring fall protection equipment. 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. 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. With our unique flashing options and a variety of bracket options the installation time and costs are reduced. When i m punching dozens of holes to mount a solar array i need to be certain there are no points of failure. First flashed mount designed specifically for slate roofs and will not compromise the integrity of the slate.

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. 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. We ll be happy to answer all of your questions. For use on built up asphalt roofs aluminum flashing is available.

This can have several negative consequences. For retrofitting solar onto an existing shake roof use our classic shake mount. 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.