Metal Roof Innovations Central

The Fastest Mounting of MLPEs to Modules Blog Feature

The Fastest Mounting of MLPEs to Modules

Posted by Ali Turner on Feb 23, 2024 9:50:56 AM

New S-5! Universal Mounting Solution Saves Time and Money for Roof and Ground Mounts

 

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Tags: solar mounting, PV, rooftop equipment, installation, solar, MLPE

“Santa Claus” (Saint Nick) Was a Real Dude! Blog Feature

“Santa Claus” (Saint Nick) Was a Real Dude!

Posted by Rob Haddock on Dec 23, 2023 7:47:24 PM

In the late third century by Greek tradition, there was a man known simply as Nicholas. He was
born to wealthy parents in Patara, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), in 280 AD. This was at the
time of Roman domination of most of the world. Nicholas was by faith a Greek Orthodox
Christian—one of many such folks who were the objects of Roman persecution under Emperor
Diocletian. When Nicholas’ parents died from a plague, being their only child, he inherited their
wealth. He aspired to the popular concept of that day of giving away all his wealth and living a
humble life, so he gave to the poor generously, but also anonymously, as he wanted the credit to
go to God.

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Tags: christmas

S-5-University Solar and Metal Roofing Course Blog Feature

S-5-University Solar and Metal Roofing Course

Posted by Ali Turner on Nov 10, 2023 3:42:03 PM

S-5!® has released a new online training center empowering homeowners, installers, building and facility managers, distributors, EPC and architects with the knowledge to become solar-metal roofing experts.

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Tags: metal roof, solar mounting

Reduce Your Racking Cost Blog Feature

Reduce Your Racking Cost

Posted by Ali Turner on Oct 30, 2023 1:46:18 PM

The total cost of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system on a roof is a combination of many different expenses. These costs include the system design and engineering, solar panels, inverter, monitoring equipment, logistics costs, mounting hardware and labor. Other expenses, such as permits and inspections, will add to the overall cost.

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Tags: metal roof, solar mounting, standing seam metal roof, PV, rail mounted solar panels, exposed fastened, cost

The Best Way to Mount a Starlink Satellite Dish to Your Metal Roof Blog Feature

The Best Way to Mount a Starlink Satellite Dish to Your Metal Roof

Posted by Rob Haddock on Apr 11, 2023 4:15:30 PM

The Starlink satellite dish provides high-speed internet connection for rural areas, making it extremely popular among both residential and commercial customers. Installing Starlink is an easy do-it-yourself job, but the kits provided do not include mounting hardware. You’ll need to purchase hardware separately that will not harm your metal roof or jeopardize its weather integrity. 

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Tags: metal roof, metal roof clamps, metal roof brackets, exposed fastened, installation, weather-proofing, starlink

Securing Guardrails and Anchor Points for Fall Protection on Metal Roofing Blog Feature

Securing Guardrails and Anchor Points for Fall Protection on Metal Roofing

Posted by Kelli Fields on Nov 15, 2022 9:00:00 AM

People frequently ask us, “How important is fall protection?” Many contractors and installers have spent so much time on top of metal roofs, they’re confident they can easily navigate the terrain. But accidents may happen. In addition to protecting yourself and your workers, OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) established requirements professionals must follow.

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Tags: metal roof, metal roof clamps, metal roof brackets, standing seam metal roof, rooftop equipment, safety, fall protection

Why Do Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs Need Continuous Snow Bars? Blog Feature

Why Do Exposed-Fastened Metal Roofs Need Continuous Snow Bars?

Posted by Kelli Fields on Apr 6, 2022 2:42:56 PM

Every year, accumulated snow unexpectedly slides off metal roofs, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury and even death. But the truth is these calamities can be prevented by a tested, proven and engineered snow retention system.

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof brackets, rooftop equipment, exposed fastened, sealants, weather-proofing

How to Get Your Roof Ready for Santa and His Reindeer Blog Feature

How to Get Your Roof Ready for Santa and His Reindeer

Posted by Kelli Fields on Dec 23, 2021 7:30:00 AM

Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa will be making his rounds in mere days. People often think about baking cookies to set out for the Jolly Old Elf or cleaning soot out the chimney’s hearth to give him a clear pathway to the tree. But your rooftop is really the most important spot because this is where Santa’s sleigh will touch down. The big question is: Is your roof ready?

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof, solar mounting, standing seam metal roof, PV

How to Prevent Snow From Falling Off a Metal Roof Over the Snow Guards Blog Feature

How to Prevent Snow From Falling Off a Metal Roof Over the Snow Guards

Posted by Kelli Fields on Dec 2, 2021 10:43:58 AM

When most people think of snow releasing from a metal rooftop, a cascade of falling snow generally comes to mind. But there are other ways snow can slide off your roof – even when you have a snow guard system in place. Under certain conditions, a thin blanket of snow can “buckle,” pushing a “loop” upwards and causing snow to fold over the top of a snow guard and shed from your metal roof.

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Tags: snow guards, metal roof

Why Should I Install Snow Stops on My Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof? Blog Feature

Why Should I Install Snow Stops on My Exposed-Fastened Metal Roof?

Posted by Rob Haddock on Nov 12, 2021 8:23:43 AM

In September, we asked for your questions on exposed-fastened (EF) roofing. Thank you for your responses! We collected them and thought we’d answer one of your questions today. A reader asked us why it made sense to install snow stops on an EF metal roof. If your building is in a snowy climate, installing a continuous snow fence, or discontinuous snow stops or snow guards is essential. For your system to be effective, however, the installation must be well-designed and by calculation – not by “guess and by golly.” There are common misconceptions around snow and metal roofing. So, today we’ll cover why a qualified snow retention system properly engineered for your specific installation is important to EF roofing in heavy-snow regions.

 

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Tags: snow guards, plastic snow guards, metal roof brackets, exposed fastened, cost, installation, weather-proofing

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