Standing Seam Metal Roof Solar Panels

The snapnrack line of roof solar mounting systems is designed to reduce total installation costs.

Standing seam metal roof solar panels.

Colonial seam continuous standing seam metal roof panel with an integral seam. If you re lucky enough to have a metal standing seam roof there are solar panel mounting systems available which clamp onto the seams. Your solar installation will be faster labor reduced and you don t need to worry about your roof being penetrated and water getting in. Attach solar panels and rails directly to standing seam metal roofs without drilling.

For standing seam roofs the solar panels simply clamp onto the seam where two panels are connected. 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. Combining photovoltaic arrays with a standing seam metal roof is growing in popularity and for good reasons. Since there s little to no drilling through the roof potential leaking is not an issue like with asphalt shingles.

Attaching a 30 year power source on a 40 year roof using s 5 s zero penetration technology creates sustainable metal roof solar mounting systems available with alternative power generation all without compromising the roof manufacturer s warranty. Thin film solar panel manufacturer sunflare has released a new module that nestles in between seams of a metal standing seam roof the powerfit 20. A standing seam metal roof has a life expectancy consistent with that of framed pv modules. There are four basic standing seam metal roof panel styles.

Clipless one piece positive locking standing seam panel that provides a timeless roof appearance. The best part about standing seam is that it s proven to last in pretty much any climate while providing superior durability longevity and energy savings. In sunny warm weather conditions we ve found that the panels of a crystalline system mounted on a standing seam metal roof further reduce the heat factor by shading the metal roof surface. Standing seam panels offer sleek lines that create a modern look.

But dark blue photovoltaic laminate applied directly to the metal roof panels does not have that same ability. As with all sunflare modules there is a bypass diode for each individual cell. With a conventional roof such as asphalt shingles you would need to drill holes into the roof in order to mount the panels. The 60 w cigs panels come with butyl adhesive backing that peel and stick to the metal roof.

The clamps don t actually go through the seam but squeeze the seam tightly so wind can t pull the solar panels off. 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. Double lock seam symmetrical seam one piece snap lock interlock and two piece snap lock interlock.