Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

You could try contacting the Wisconsin program called "solar for good". They have a system for their timber framed car port. Shine On! Kris Schmid Legacy Solar, LLC 137 West 1st Avenue Luck, WI 54853 www.legacysolar.com 715-653-4295 NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional Licensed

Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

Hi Kirk, Way back in 2016, Bob Maynard made a recommendation for a racking product called Solar RainFrame. It looks like the weblink in that post is now broken, but I see an updated website at solarrainframe.com. For

Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

Agreed with August. I have tried professional window teams using pro grade caulks and sealants. I’ve tried gaskets, I’ve tried the foam tape system Lumos suggests for their canopy system. Nothing has allowed a reliable and longer term seal. I moved to the same standard, 100% requiring a roof

Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

I am using bifacial panels for albedo harvest, so no roof surface, just open rafters. Mod rails mounted perpendicular. The Sunmodo gasket did work well in combo with bottom mounting the modules ( i.e. no top bolts between the panels to interfere with the press-fit of the gasket). But you really

Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

Hi Kirk, This probably isn't the answer you want, but we insist that a conventional roof is installed (could be metal, bitumen, etc) and then install the array on top if the client needs it to be watertight. It just seems like everything else such as rubber gaskets or tape will be temporary or

[RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

All, Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but curious about other reliable options. Thanks. -- *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar * *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC* *Celebrating our