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    pitch of new roof to be built on garage

    Hi guys my garage has a flat roof and im going to build a pitched roof on this so that I can fit pv onto it as it is south facing width is 4 m length 5 m what would be the best pitch for me to build this roof at to help get the best out of my pv do you reckon I will be able to get 12 plus panels...
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    Flat roof system recommendation

    We are looking for other options for a flat roof install either Landscape or portrait layout. We have used Renusol Consule buckets which are ok but looking for something new/ different. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    What fixings are you using for your roof anchors?

    We have used several types of fixings in the past, mainly A2 stainless coach screws with pre-drilled holes in the early days and more recently Spax Wirox 8 x 100 screws with T40 heads. These were excellent fixings but I am finding it increasingly difficult to get hold of this length. The 8 x 140...
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    Fixing to an asbestos roof

    Has anyone fixed hanger bolts to an asbestos roof? We have a potential customer who would like a 50kWp system but has an asbestos sheet roof. Does any one have any experience of this, is it possible and if so do you need specialist contractors to fix the bolts? Thanks Tom
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    Solar PV on a petrol station roof?

    Been asked to quote/design a system at a service station. One of our guys is going over for a site visit now and was just wondering if there's any restrictions regarding EX locations? Cheers
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    Flat roof portrait mounting systems - help please!!

    Anyone know of a decent priced mounting system for a flat roof (balast required) mounting system which will hold panels in portrait - I can only see landscape ones!
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    Flat roof mounting

    Any one recommend a decent flat roof mounting kit, one that doesn't need a huge amount of ballast. thanks.
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    Which way is my roof facing?

    I put my postcode into good earth, and i found my house. But which way is North and South? Thanks
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    Rent a Roof

    Hi Did anyone see this on tv last week about the lady who could not sell her house because of the rent a roof lease.BBC iPlayer - X-Ray: Series 12: Episode 2 it cost her a lot of money in the end.
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    roof replacement system

    I'm moving into a house in a couple of weeks that has a large outbuilding attached I want to stick 10kW on. Currently it has a corrugated azzy roof thats droppping to bits and needs replacing. So I figured, why not try and kill 2 birds with one stone? Does anyone know of a system that would act...
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    Bonding the array frame on house roof

    Came across an install today neat job but the array frame had been bonded back to the MET on a TNC-s system, in these cases i usually take down to a stake or to the MET in a TN-s, What would the actual implications of this be in reality other than not by the book? I cant think of a scenario it...
  12. SolarCity

    Health and Safety and plastic roof lights

    I'm curious to hear how people deal with plastic roof lights when they are working on industrial style trapezoidal roofs. Do you barrier them off? Leave them and net below? Board over them? Any feedback would be appreciated.
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    Max wind speed on roof?

    Hey guys can anyone clarify for me the safe working wind speeds for working on roof? All i can find is 17mph but this is for roofers and scaffolders and not specific to PV. Anyone? Thanks in advance :tt1: Fiardor
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    Barn installation needed 2x4kw on same roof ? asbesto in Sussex area need some quotes

    barn roof opening height 3m. Corrugated cement roof ? asbestos not sure how to tell lets assume it is at moment. 4kw installation needed with tier A setup have two separate meters at address one for annex and one for main house so have been advised could get two installs. Have a quote of...
  15. SolarCity

    Renusol Intersole on plain clay tiled roof

    Has anyone installed a Renusol Intersole system on a plain clay tiled roof? I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be ok, but it's just that every example I've ever seen of it shows it installed on thicker pan tiles. Presumably it would be ok but would sit a little higher than normal?
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    Draft Agreement for rent a roof.

    Would any one have a simple draft agreement or direct me for some help. Have a couple of family members who want a system but do not have the cash, and don't want to borrow. Equally keen to create a bit of business at are cost but do not want to tie them up to much like the commercial rent a...
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    Trapezodial Roof

    Hi, I've been asked about a couple of trapezodial roof installs. The trouble is I can't get any definiate information on how to fit it. I've seen all the different manufactures products on offer, but I'm still unsure on where abouts they should be fitted. The roofs I'm looking at are the...
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    Panasonic HIT 250 in roof panels. Anyone used them?

    Has anyone used these panels? a customer has asked us to quote for 12 on a garage that is being built. Can you suggest a supplier of these or are they new and yet to be MCS accredited cos i can't find them advertised on line anywhere. Thanks
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    Flat roof job

    Nothing for months then this... any ideas welcome Client has a large flat roof up about 10M it's got loads roof lights and a lift overrun area. If the panels are laid flat (not tilted) they can be laid next to each other and I can get the required number of panels installed. What sort of...
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    Roof Strengthening and Building Regs

    I know this was discussed ages ago but I can't find the answers so I'll start another thread. Our structural guy has suggested that one of the jobs we're working on this week needs strengthening and he's told us what we need - all fine. I am right aren't I that this comes under our normal...

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