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  1. E

    Solar pv - slates being drilled through to install

    Hi, Recently I had solar panels fitted and realised how they have done it and I hope someone will be able to give me advice how bad and dangrous workmanship that is. 1. They trilled through the slate roof so hooks rest on the slates and then going into rafters. Basically slate became load...
  2. Worcester

    Rosemary (aka plain) Tile Roofs

    Rosemary tiles are the number one roof covering amongst our clients, so we're always looking for the best insatallation method. Over time we've used: Click-fit (grind every tile and some flashing) Standard roof hooks (grind every tile and some flashing) Solar Limpets Redtip and HookStop and for...
  3. kemik77

    Looking for PV on Slate Roof - Cheshire

    Hi, If you work in the Cheshire area could you let me know please as looking at domestic PV for Slate roofed area Many thanks
  4. infinity

    schletter roof hook slate

    Has anyone used these shletter slate hooks? We usually use solar flash but these look pretty good!
  5. SolarCity

    In-roof system on slate tiles

    I've got a potential customer who wants an in-roof system on slate tiles. Has anyone found a good system for this which integrates neatly?
  6. K

    Easy Roof on slate

    Got another slate job coming up and been using Genius roofing kit in the past which we have been pleased with but all the same a fair bit of work involved. Has anyone used the Easy Roof on slate and what was your experience.
  7. G

    Does anyone still fit panels on slate roofs

    Hi looking to see if anybody fits PVC panels on slate roofs, reason being I have 483 schueco brackets, for sale
  8. J

    Mage sunfixing mini flash alu for slate roofs

    Has anyone had any experience in installing the Mage mini flash alu fixing system. I'm looking for a quick solution to fixing a 50kw system to a fibre slate roof and it looks like it should work. Your thoughts and opinions are appreciated
  9. S

    PV Installation Competition

    I'm laying down the gauntlet - today I heard about an installation not very far away from us that took 2.5 hours to install. Wow I said - that long? Beat that!:willy_nilly:
  10. 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...
  11. M

    solar flash

    hi has anyone used solar flash system on slate roof? can anyone recommend a roof hook for the above needs 30degree offset as it comes of room rafter?
  12. SibertSolar

    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...
  13. The Solar King

    Mounting on Scottish Slate Roofs

    To do this well can be a little problematic or expensive to say the least. The construction of the vast majority of Scottish Roofs includes sarking or close boarding. A layer of planking (normally around 22mm thick) or other material is nailed over the top of the roof trusses making a solid...
  14. dansk

    Solar Limpets

    Im going to use these on upcoming job - they only sell in box's of 25, any one got a few spare they wanna sell? i need 34 in total.
  15. S

    annual assessment

    its that time of yr again! Had a letter recently saying QUOTE:- "with regards to your continued enrolment with the approved contractor scam scheme, " we would NOW like to proceed with your periodic assessment visit. " the last bit sounds a bit like oh we had your money 2 months ago but...
  16. S

    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
  17. C

    Solar installs needed asap !!!!!!

    Hello, We are a solar PV installation team, consisting of 2 solar PV roofers and an electrician with a lot of solar panel installation experience. We have been installing two jobs a day for the last year with all different systems and with different types of roofs. We are quick, neat and work...
  18. SibertSolar

    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
  19. P

    Slate roof and solar-pv 'in-roof'

    Hi I'm looking at doing an in-roof system on a slate roof which is a re-roof. So, I'm wondering if anyone has done this and can offer any advice? I'm yet to talk to my roofers but currently thinking about possible gotchas with thin slate around in-roof frame. Also, can anyone suggest a good...
  20. S

    slate roof installation - Ubiflex

    We are doing a quote for a slate roof and know from previous threads that there is the difference of opinion about drilling vs removal of the slate tile in order to secure the roof fixings. We have had some training with a well known company and they advocate removal of the tile but instead of...

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