Mounting Solar Panels On A Metal Roof

Snapnrack s corrugated straddle block attaches to the roof at the peak of the corrugation.

Mounting solar panels on a metal roof.

In this case you may need a system that includes a spacer. Metal roofs are no problem for solar panels as you can see if you have a metal roof on your home or business going solar is no problem. Each mounting manufacturer has a different design and way to attach to sinusoidal corrugated roofs. There are many products on the market that will allow you to mount solar panels.

Standing seam metal roofs have rails the seams built right in ready for direct attachment of solar panels this integrated and cost free feature makes solar mounting quick and convenient. See image to the left. To install solar on batten mounted metal shingles you need to sandwich the solar flashing between two layers of metal shingles. Roll insulation under many metal roofs is already crushed at the cross beams and further fastening is an not issue.

The type of metal roof will affect the type of solar mounting system needed for a successful install. In fact metal roofs are the best type of roof to pair with solar panels. Use types that are made for self drilling through a metal roof into wood.