Fitting Solar Panels On Slate Roof

Although this comes up less in the southern california area than installing solar on a tile roof we are still often asked whether solar panels can be installed on a slate roof.

Fitting solar panels on slate roof.

Utilising natural slate as its main component where the production process is completely environmentally friendly. The nu lok roofing system is ready to include solarroof for photovoltaic solar panel slate roof integration. Want solar panels on a slate roof but not sure if that is possible. An analysis of the product s life cycle confirms natural slate as the most ecological option for roofs.

The panels usually come prewired from the manufacturer but they still need to be connected to an inverter. The innovative new weather proof solution to solar industry problem of fitting solar panels to slate roofs. The existing method of dressing a flashing material around the bracket is fundamentally flawed. Whilst the installation team are busy installing solar panels onto the roof the electrician will set up the inverter in your house usually in the loft.

Our method of installation onto slate is the gse integration in roof system. All black solar panels on slate roof with in roof mounting system. When installing solar panels on to a profiled tile roof it is important that the fixing brackets used have a sufficient upstand to. An area of slates is removed and the gse system is fitted instead creating a weatherproof roof covering.

The genius solar flash system is designed to create a waterproof solution to refitting slate tiles around the bracket. When fitting solar panels to slate roofs which are very flat the fixing bracket used will typically take the solar panel very close to the roof to achieve a nice low profile apppearance when the panel is mounted. If you have questions about how a solar system can safely and affordably be mounted on your roof without damaging your slate tiles call us at 781 838 0789. But my internet research revealed that there are now flexible panels on the market which as the mistral has little or no flat roof area seemed a perfect solution.

Nu lok solarroof photovoltaic panels are designed to fit directly within the nu lok slate installation system creating an integrated roof that generates power while still offering a truly aesthetically pleasing solar roof. Fitting them too is much easier as they can be bonded directly to the roof. Our thermoslate solar collectors provide over two thirds domestic hot water dhw and heating needs. This is where you ll need a certified solar installation team.