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    access to commercial roof 30mtrs and safe working

    just wondered what you guys do for roof access the roof is 30mtrs up flatish (slightly curved) cladded brand new roof dont think there is a fall arrest/barrier system as nothing up there but want panels on it. any ideas
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    Driil, Tester, Labeller, roof carrier for sale.

    Hi I have a few items for sale long story but no use for them. They are all new and mostly unused - 1. The Tester been only a few times: MFT 1553 and software and tester leads both types been calibrated recent in excellent condition. £500 pick up or pay delivery. 2. Bosch - GBH 4-32 DFR...
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    Investing in PV for the roof of a Church?

    Hi colleagues, we're thinking we might go and ask a Church nearby whether they would like to let us offer them a "free PV" roof, where we get the FIT and they get the savings. They have a perfect south-facing roof which is not really that visible from any nearby walkway, and we might even be...
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    Solar Panel / Inverter Recommendation For Hot Garage Roof.

    Can anyone recommend any solar panels with high efficiency and low temperature coefficient, similar in size to Sanyo 240 HITS? I'd prefer the solar panel to be mono crystalline, efficient, reasonably priced, with a decent warranty / product quality. 9 solar panels need to fit onto a hot...
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    Metasole Fixings & Metal Roof

    I am planning to use metasole fixings (renusol) on a metal roof. I am a little bit worried in terms of the earthing/bonding between the fixings and the metal roof because of the rubber membrane on the base of the clamps. The clamps are isolated from the roof, so different potential in case of a...
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    plywood on garage roof

    hi bit of a strange one but does anyone know how thick the plywood on the cieling of a flat garage roof usually is?? need to put up some light fittings but dont want to cause it to leak by piercing the menbrane or actual roof covering, fittings not very heavy 4 1/4 inch screws should do. be a...
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    Slate roof tiles

    Hi guys, got an install to do in couple of weeks on a slate roof what fixings do you recommend as in getting to the rafters of tell me your methods thanks in advance
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    Integrating PV system into Zinc roof

    I have been approached my an architect who is building an eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing building for his main office. He designs and builds high value homes aimed at the upper end of the market. He has asked me to find him a solution for the Zinc roof that he plans on installing. The...
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    In Roof

    Need some help: has anyone found a system which they are really happy with? I've only done two before and that was when i was subbing in so not sure of the system. I don't normally offer it but we've started picking up jobs where the roof needs completely replacing so i figure there might be...
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    Is this the nail in the lid for RENT A ROOF !

    Found this on moneysavingexpert.com. How solar panels can dim mortgage prospects | Money | The Guardian Seems the banks are not keen on giving new mortgages to potential buyers where the property already has a 'RENT A ROOF' pv agreement running. Maybe those stuck with RENT A ROOF might be better...
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    Barn roof?

    Advise lads please! i had given up PV after march deadline but client has asked me to look at a barn they have bought ! now havnt seen it yet but whats the tarrif on non domestic ? is it changing in june? do u need planning? just so im up go date as not done non domestic before ! i will let u...
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    Mounting on Fibre cement roof with concrete purlins??

    Any know of a solution for mounting panels on a fibre cement roof that has concrete beams/purlins underneath? The bolts that hold the roof down have a hook which hooks to the bottom of the concrete purlin to keep the sheets in place, but with the weight of the panels I'm guessing the only way to...
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    Rent a Roof Warning

    How solar panels can dim mortgage prospects | Money | The Guardian As suspected problems starting to crop up in the RAR market. The inflated 15k price when it was installed last year now looks extortionate compared to today's prices which makes this look even worse. Tricky situation methinks.
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    Need Help With a flat roof install

    Hi we are installing Sanyo's on to a flat roof which will have a significant wind factor as it is quite exposed. The installation is in London my question is what would be the best mounting system. I was thinking of mounting them landscape using a schuco mounting bracket. If any one has advice...
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    Solar Panels - cables loose on roof?

    Hello all, We've just had some solar panels fitted to our house (not yet commissioned or fully paid for), but I have a few concerns about the installation so far, which I'd like to pick your brains about. The main concern is that the cables connecting the panels loop down and rest on the slate...
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    Guide price for PV panels on a Flat Roof

    Hi, i have a garage 5.5+5.7 with a flat roof on. Its leaking and i am looking to replace the felt with rubber 2 Questions should the Pv rails be fitted before renewing rubber or fit on top and a quide price for the system, looking for 1.6KW
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    Kalzip Roof

    Trying to build an equipment list for a job on Wednesday. Its a Kalzip round seam roof with seams at 400mm centres. I'm using Schletter clamps Its 3 rows of panels, 12 panels in each row. Do I need to clamp every seam or every other seam, or perhaps every third seam. I've not done any metal...
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    Slate Tile roof hooks

    Hi all, Just curious as to your feedback if possible, any thoughts on this roof hook in terms of suitability for slate roof fixings? We're considering adding this to our stocks. 304 Stainless Steel 5mm thick 30mm wide 200mm long section 120mm short section Cheers Andy
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    Does roof angle majorly affect perfomance?

    Manchester area, just before noon on a bright cold sunny day. South facing, roof angle 28 degree's, 4kWp system comprising of 16 x 250W JA Solar Mono panels and a Fronius IG TL 3.6 inverter. Currently generating around 2.96kWp with a total of 7.5kW as we stand at 11:51 Will the low angle of 28...
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    Roof Kit Help

    I've managed to get everything else but roof kit and the usual suspects are having problems getting stock to me. So, everything else available might have to use blu tack to stick them to the roof! Apart from warranties I haven't had a problem with Segen so I'm thinking it would be more...

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