Being the experts on all things metal roof and metal roof attachments, we are often asked by solar developers and installers what is the most cost-effective way to install solar panels on metal roofs. There are multiple options when putting solar on a metal roof, and each come with pros and cons that can impact installation costs and lifetime performance.
What is the Most Cost-Effective and Best Way to Install Solar Panels on Metal Roofs?
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Mark Gies on Nov 21, 2019 12:02:09 PM
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How to Install Solar Panels on a Metal Roof: 5 Things to Consider
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Kimberly Reichert on Nov 15, 2019 8:54:50 PM
Did you know that your roof already comes with free rails? You can mount PV directly to the roof panels themselves - using the “direct-attach” method. Whether you are dealing with standing seam or ribbed, face-fastened panels, these metal roofs have one thing in common: They all have built-in rails.
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What Is the Difference Between Metal Roofs and Asphalt Shingles?
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Kimberly Reichert on Mar 18, 2019 11:59:16 AM
Pop quiz. Should you install a metal roof or asphalt shingles? Which is a better choice? Asphalt shingle roofs are everywhere. But metal roofs have been in use for almost three thousand years. They have come a long way from the simple, yet functional corrugated or standing seam metal roof design usually associated with barns or sheds. So, which is the best choice for you? To answer this, let’s take a deeper look under the hood, or the roof, as it may be.
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Top 5 Reasons for Installing Snow Guards on Your Metal Roof
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Kimberly Reichert on Feb 25, 2019 2:17:15 PM
Have you been carefully (or not so carefully) monitoring that gravity-defying overhang of migrating snow that sits atop your roof? Glistening beautifully in the sun, it has stayed up there for days; it will surely stay up a bit longer, right? Sorry, no guarantee. Avalanches are unpredictable and catastrophic events. The snow will fall wherever and whenever it wants to – on you, a loved one, your car or sidewalk.
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What is the Best Way to Mount Solar on Exposed-Fastener Metal Roofs?
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Rob Haddock on Mar 8, 2018 1:48:02 PM
Upon reading the Solar Power World article Metal Roofs are No Problem for Solar Installations, my reaction was, "Well, I suppose that is true—if (and only if) it is done 'the right way.'" There are so many materials, profiles, gauges, metallurgies and corrosion behaviors to consider; not to mention effective waterproofing methods, sealant chemistries, thermal cycling characteristics, weathering behaviors, strength of materials, structural engineering principals and relevant test methods. It is anything but a simple science!
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