Hi Dick: Nope, not just high wind area, but the site gets a real bashing of hail at least once every 3 to 4 years (like quarter sized hail at 60 - 80 mph) -- so I will pass on the plasticky amorphous stuff, thank you, although yes, they do look nice (til they get those whitish translucent spots from hail). There's room for about a 5.5KW array of some decent modules (read: Sanyos or some other high efficient modules). I just think we need another layer of roofing material; we'll need 16 sheets of some kinda plywood. I am leaning more and more in that direction.....
But I really do appreciate all your thoughts! And by the way, right NOW, sunny day time temps are near 70..... Nights are a chilly 35..... Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-0830 fax -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard L Ratico Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] The perfect solar ready roof Chris, You've probably already considered and rejected this... Unisolar PVL modules on standing seam roofing. Solves the structure & wind problems. Goes fast if installed on the pans before they go on the roof. Price is pretty good per watt now. Can't beat the look. Made in USA. I think the only downside is you may not have enough area to place 5kW. I bet it's getting cold in Montana. You could stick the modules on the pans in a heated space somewhere. This would really cut down your time and exposure on the roof. Dick Ratico Solarwind Electric --- You wrote: Dear Wrenches have a composite (shingle) roof at hand, and the owner wants to upgrade it to a metal roof and install a 5kw+ array on it. The rafters are those (sort of) particle board I-beams covered with 1/2" plywood (and shingles). What's the best metal roofing you could suggest--and would you beef up the wood to lag into? Thanks for all your input. Chris Daum Oasis Montana Inc. 406-777-4309 406-777-0830 fax --- end of quote --- _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org _______________________________________________ List sponsored by Home Power magazine List Address: [email protected] Options & settings: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List-Archive: http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org List rules & etiquette: www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm Check out participant bios: www.members.re-wrenches.org
