roof

  1. M

    cable entry for slate roof

    hi all just placed order for enphase micro inverters with solar flash kit to install rail on roof. looking at either bringing trunk cable through to loft or as was told bring ac cable out & use waterproof box to join to trunk cable & ac cable. if bringing ac cable out would it fit through side...
  2. I

    Roof Earthing

    Guys, I generally have had a pretty narrow industrial focus and have recently branched out into domestic and commercial and have come across a situation that just doesn't feel right. I have been asked to do an EICR at a commercial property (listed building) where a known defect is that one of...
  3. M

    roof survey

    hi all anyone know anyone doing solar roof surveys in the chelmsford essex area for wind calcs & surveys either online or visit's any help would be appreciated
  4. J

    Help with potentially bonding a metal roof (lightning protection)

    Morning. I'm on a new build project where I have 3 houses (2 semi-detached, 1 detached) which have these really funky metal roofs. Its a modern design and the cladding literally starts at ground level on one side of the building and wraps it way over to the opposite side of the building (or...
  5. S

    Distance from Roof Edge

    Is everyone installing 500mm from the edge now? We try to but we're going to 300mm if we need to - just wondered what everyone else is doing??
  6. G

    Anyone interested in roof integrated solar PV?

    We've got a full demo roof set up showcasing Viridian Solar's fully BBA approved roof integrated solar PV and solar thermal panels on our stand at the Home Building and Renovation show in Harrogate this weekend (Friday-Sunday 1-3 Nov). Stand 252 if anyone's interested, happy to discuss it with...
  7. J

    100+ roof hooks for sale...Mansfield , Nottingham

    Hi guys, Clearing my stores out and Id hate to see these get scrapped. Chuck me a couple of quid and take them away please. John
  8. uksparks

    Fixing steps to van roof

    Hi, I am going to buy myself with a 6 or 8 tread set of steps as I just cannot manage with the 4 tread. I have two roof bars on my can, they are the rhino bars. Whats the best way to secure the steps to these? I have seen ladder clamps but not sure if they are suitable etc. If you keep your...
  9. S

    Complete solar roof

    Hi, Any ideas what sort of system is used to completely cover a roof? Is this permitted in uk, as this was taken in France! Thanks
  10. S

    Roof hooks for these tiles

    Any of you guys help me identify the best roof hook for these tiles. The image is not great but these do not look like normal roman tiles as the valleys look a little tight. Will a standard concrete tile hook work? Any ideas appreciated. Thanks
  11. W

    Mounting On a domed roof

    Has any one fitted a commercial job onto a domed roof any ideas going out to see the client tomorrow regards wiggly
  12. C

    Rewire in a property with a thatched roof

    Hi All, after some advise. I have been asked to rewire a grade 2 listed building in Norfolk with a thatch roof covering one bedroom of the house, there is no attic space below the thatched area ( vaulted ceiling) with only 1 ceiling mounted light going into that room so no cables any closer than...
  13. S

    Low flat roof mount needed please.

    I need a ballasted flat roof mounting where the highest part is around 300mm from the flat roof. Looked at Tric F box but that finishes about 430mm. Can anyone recommend me one? Thanks Matt
  14. S

    Help please - old style roof hooks

    I am in need of an older style concrete tile roof hook for an addition to existing install. I only need 1 or 2 if anyone has any kicking round the back of the workshop I would be interested in making an offer. Most now are the new "pro" adjustable type. I don't need the fittings just the hook...
  15. Energetic

    In Roof systems and suppliers

    Hi Guys, anyone been doing in-roof systems? We did one with the Renusol system not too long ago but found it didn't really suit UK roofs. Like the look of the Easy Roof, anyone got any feedback on it or others? Cheers. e
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    Shading analysis for East facing roof

    I've tried a search, read through the MCS powerpoints, hope I've not missed anything obvious ... How do I fill in the sunpath diagram for an unshaded East facing roof? Thanks.
  17. T

    Drilling through roof joists.

    Hello all, I've recently built a outhouse, and when I wired it I drilled through the roof joists, as going round the perimeter is a pain. It is in no way going to affect the structure as the roof joists are 6 by 2 and are far over specced for what they are doing or will ever do. I was hoping to...
  18. W

    metal tile roof tiles

    Anybody fixed to these? Looked at a 10kw today with this type of tiles. Hanger bolts and loads of sealant???
  19. infinity

    rent roof buy out

    Just had a call from Customer. He had rent A roof installed sometime back, now wants to move house and they want £12k to buy the contract out. Not wanting to waste all the money he has asked for a price to decommission And re install on his new house. He has had a few other quotes who have all...
  20. B

    PV on roof trusses

    Around a year since my last PV job but I have one to do on a 60's semi with roof trusses (35mm wide x 100mm deep) and standard tiles. What is the best practice for dealing with these now: bolting on strengthing members alongside and using what I think of as standard schuco (for example) roof...

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