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    SolarFlash - Slate Roof flashing solution

    Hi guys, we're currently putting in place a plan to stock/promote/distribute this solution for slate flashing when fitting PV. It was brought to my attention by a well-respected client of ours and we feel it is pretty nifty - anyone else have any experience or thoughts? SolarFlash Thanks in...
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    Flat roof install

    Hi Guys, We are MCS registered PV installers and have been for the last 18 months or so, but our main business is electrical contracting. Hence, I class us as fair weather installers who only fit 10 - 20 systems each year. Anyway, we have our first flat roof system to install and need some...
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    flat roof commercial mounting.

    We're quoting on our first flat roof commercial system, looking for recommendations as to the simplest install, least ballast, best looking etc... Not yet come across any that make you think 'wow that's the best!'
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    Bargain...."bristor" roof pipe tube

    For Sale. 3m aluminium "Bristor" roof pipe carrier inc. fixings.. Identical to this one on my van. Tube diameter is 4".Collection from Cheshire. £40. It's on evil bay, so it's first come , firstr served.
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    Penetration through Kingspan type roof. Ideas?

    Hi Guys I'm planning an install on a Kingspan type roof but am struggling with a solution to penetrate the roof that I can be happy with. Normally I would have always avoided going through the roof but the alternative on this install would require a much lengthened cable run which I really do...
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    Replacing Roof

    One of our customers from 2 years ago has decided to replace his roof. He wanted to get on the roof and take the panels off himself after we had disconnected them. Obviously we've told him this is unacceptable but he's reluctant to pay much for having the panels removed and replaced. What is...
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    Permission to remove lop trees ? to have PV installed south face roof

    Guys, Any one came across this problem, Two trees with preservation orders would the council Renfrewshire allow lopping of the trees on the basis of installing PV on a south face roof ?? ( currently trying to get an answer from the council no joy so far) Regards wiggly
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    Flimsy roof hooks

    Hello PV crew, I am disapointed with progress so far on my first install. Basicly the roof hooks -plain tile design, but they are the long 250 reach style and with no sideways adjustment. So fitted roof hooks and rails using hooks at 900 centres fixed with 8mm coach screws and maintaining a...
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    roof safe for pv install

    Hi all I am currently looking for a possible PV panels installation on my roof size approx m 5.7x5 facing s/w. My area of concern is the actual roof :the rafters are mm 35x120, The house is located at approx 100m altitude, the wind is always very strong. Speaking with few builders I was told...
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    Jual Roof Console

    Does anyone know of a similar product to this available in the UK at a sensible price? JUAL - Roof Console I have just been quoted £66.00 per unit which does make their use somewhat prohibitive. They would appear to be an ideal solution for mounting on a felt covered flat roof and have a...
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    Roof Rack Help...

    Just an enquiring on behalf of a friend, as although i'm probably just been dumb...i can't think what could do the trick... Vauxhall Combo Van - 07 plate with standard roof rail's, and a standard halfords roof rack... The problem is theres no real support, so although you can tie ladders or...
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    Ground mount/flat roof array with adjustable feet / height?

    Can anybody help......I am trying to design a solar install. on a single height ground mount frame.A flat roof array system has been suggested to me which we will mount on concrete.Our problem being the site of install has quite a large run on it and could end up a lot of work to get the...
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    Solar panels on garage roof

    Anyone in the Southend on Sea area want to give me some advice on putting solar panels on my garage roof but not all in one go.
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    cement board roof safety

    Hello all, got a 20kw on a fibre cement roof. Having roof survey, edge protection and safety netting installed. What do other use to walk on the roof? Crawl boards, ladders?
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    Whats the best method of locating rafters through Yorkshire flag roof

    As the title, the internal is boarded and skimmed over, i cant see a single rafter, anyone know a tried and tested fool proof method of locating the rafters externally.
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    Commercial roof safety

    Morning all, Would anybody mind sharing safety tips for working on single skin metal sheet barn roofs. I have 1 10Kw to do and i've just priced a 30Kw. Do you use safety nets, crawler boards or fall arrest harnesses? or a combination of all three. Does anybody have an idea of cost to safety...
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    Installing on a EPDM flat roof

    Has anyone installed on a EPDM roof (membrane). I have a customer who wants a 8 panel on his Garden Room (Eco Sheds..), I dont want to use a flat roof bracket/Tubs system as the pitch is good enough for rails direct on to the roof. Has anyone got any idea's ? Cheers
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    Trapezoidal roof

    Hi, Just like to know how you take DC cables through a trapezoidal roof - does anyone have any pictures or diagrams of this? Thanks
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    Seam Metal Roof System

    We have our first seam metal roof system to design and install and were wandering what type of fixing systems others have used? I've been directed towards K2's Seam Metal Roof System, which actually crimps onto the seams, rather than penetrating the roof, and fixing into the purlins. Has...
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    Fibre Cement board roof

    Hi Guys , I was just keen on your proffered thoughts for fixing Solar PV Panels to a fibre cement roof. We have metal Z purlins to fix to at 1350mm centres I was going to cross rail the complete roof, but was wondering if any one had any different thoughts system size is 6 rows of 18 panels...

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