Wanting to offset the plant’s electrical usage, and still show a return on investment, McElroy Metal chose a rail-less solar mounting solution system for its second manufacturing facility in Adelanto, CA. Secure module attachment was done with S-5! clamps and the PVKIT® - direct-attach™ system.
It doesn’t make much sense to install solar panel systems on something that will fail long before the panels do. So, a roof inspection was performed prior to installation to ensure it was corrosion-free and suitable to outlast the service life of the solar. Being in the desert (Adelanto is less than 100 miles from Los Angeles) certainly helped. It then became a matter of selecting the right structurally-sound attachment solution that would not only handle harsh sun elements but would also preserve a durable panel connection.
For McElroy, it was all about function. “Being a roofing manufacturer, we are obviously concerned about the overall roof performance for the long-term,” said Ken Gieseke, Vice President of Marketing at McElroy. And as a long-time convert to S-5! products, it was, “for us, the obvious, and frankly only, solar attachment solution to consider.”
In Adelanto, the project called for 646 solar modules to be added to McElroy Metal’s manufacturing facility. To ensure secure attachment, the aluminum RibBracket IV was selected. Compatible with most metal roofing materials, these economical solar panel mounting brackets also fit a number of trapezoidal roof profiles too.
Now that “we have…added solar panels to two of our own manufacturing facilities, and S-5! was utilized on both,” McElroy plans to explore more solar mounting opportunities for its other facilities. It was a grand undertaking to invest in and complete such a massive solar panel installation strictly for one’s own company. McElroy hopes such a project can “serve as a showcase for those interested in the use of solar panels with metal roofing.”
Quality, service and performance have been the cornerstones of McElroy Metal’s business philosophy and have contributed to the success of the company over the years. As a preferred service provider, these values will continue to be at the forefront of the business model along with a strong focus on the customer.
To learn more, visit www.mcelroymetal.com.
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