Corey We installed a 3.6 kW array on a very similar roof in 2006. The roof was new at that time and the roofer required us to hire his crew to put holes into the approx. 24x36 inch stamped steel panels. We used lags but no flashing.
http://ntrei.com/images/Slide15.pdf is a close up of the painted & sand coated steel panels. Our penetrations never leaked but earlier this year the roof began to leak in a number of places. Turns out the roofers did not follow the installation instructions properly. The customer now has traditional standing seam panels but has not managed to get a dime out of the roofer in reparation. The brand was Decra. Good luck Jim Duncan North Texas Renewable Energy Inc <http://www.ntrei.com/> www.ntrei.com NABCEP PV 031310-57 TECL-27398 <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] 817.917.0527 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Corey Shalanski Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [RE-wrenches] Metal Shingles I did a site survey today for a customer who has metal shingle roofing. The shingles are made from a thin-gauge metal and are stamped to look like cedar shakes. The homeowner was unsure about the manufacturer - they appear similar to Future Roof or EDCO ArrowLine. I am wondering about: 1) attachment solutions - flashed products (QuickMount PV) do not seem to be an option. 2) installation methods - the shingles dent easily and permanently under pressure, so we will want to contact the roof as minimally as possible. Thanks for any suggestions. -- Corey Shalanski Joule Energy New Orleans, LA
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