Mounting Solar Panels On A Rubber Roof

While the 3m tape will hold to your rubber roof your rubber roof may not stay attached to the plywood it is bonded to.

Mounting solar panels on a rubber roof.

Bfl13 on 11 03 13 04 41pm istr almot keeps posting that z brackets are no good you need l brackets or whatever they are. So are thousands of other diyers. I feel that is unacceptable and will void my roof warranty. Most rv roofs are flat so you ll have plenty of space to choose from.

The sales people for the solar wanted to just anchor the pv panels into the roof joists and seal the pentrations with sealant. We are looking to put pv solar panels on the roof to lower our energy costs. Solar panel mounting on a rubber roof. Again we bury the entire mounting feet with dicor self leveling sealant for weather resistance.

If using brackets apply a sealant under each bracket to create a water tight seal. Learn about diy solar. Avoid locations in which an air conditioner vent etc. Your first step is deciding on the location for the solar panels.

Rubber roofs along with the 3m double sided tape we also include stainless steel pan head sheet metal screws in the rocker foot mount set. Ideally the panels will be mounted on a flat surface so they can get the most sun exposure. It is at this point that you will want to install the legs or stand offs that will support your solar panel rack. I have a commercial grade epdm single ply membrane roof on my house flat roof.

Installation of the stand offs is pretty straight forward but this work must be coordinated between your solar and roofing contractors. Secure the panel to the roof. 2 ss screws into each at roof drill 1 4 hole in side of solar panel frame and use 1 4 ss bolts to the angle iron. Fed up with your utility power company.

Pros recommend the back center where you ll usually find the vent pipes and skylight. Mounting solar panels to a rubber rv roof the most common rv roof type is rubber made out of a material known as epdm or tpo. The fleetwood rep did indeed say that the wood on the roof 1 8 inch thick and that the roof is a walk on roof because of the complete roofing system. If you are bolting the panel on the roof install the mounting hardware included with your kit to the solar panel frame.

Each stand off should be carefully sealed into the roof to avoid future leaks. Thanks for the replies. Might cast shade over the panels.