Tin Metal Roof Mounting System

What is metal roof mounting?

Metal rooftop mounting consists of two basic parts: the roof mounting hardware and the actual solar panel attachment interface. Choosing to go with a rail-based or rail-less installation method depends on a variety of factors. Are you mounting your system with durable and dependable products?

Can a solar panel mount be installed on a metal roof?

Standing seam metal roofs: Two solar panel mount manufacturers, Quick Mount PV and Ecofasten, have products designed specifically for metal roofs with standing seams. If you have a standing seam metal roof, your installer can attach panels using a mounting system that clamps onto the roof's seams without making any holes.

What mounting systems are available for a metal roof?

Without continuous rails. Standing seam metal roofs Optimum mounting solutions for metal standing seam roofs for all types of profiles. Triangular elevated mounting system The universal triangular elevated mounting system for unlimited possibilities. Pitched roofs The universal pitched roof system, also for the metal roof.

How are solar modules secured to metal roofs?

Solar modules are secured to metal roofs by several methods, generally falling into two categories: either flush mounted to achieve maximum module density or tilted to achieve optimal sun angle. Both methods result in different energy outputs from a given module or number of modules.

Is metal roofing a good option for rooftop solar?

Metal roofing has some attributes that are often overlooked as compared to alternative roof types. The metal roof provides an ideal platform for mounting rooftop solar for these primary three reasons:

How does a metal roof module Orient?

This method normally orients the rails traversing the seams or ribs of the south-facing metal roof. Most module producers specify the “grabs” (hold-down clamps) for the module engage the module along the long dimension, resulting in modules with “portrait” orientation to the roof slope.