Do you have any further questions about installing solar panels to a standing seam metal roof? Ask your questions here!

@111ch1a1d111

3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see how snow guards and solar panels can both be installed on standing seam roof.

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

@@111ch1a1d111 Great idea and we will get it on our schedule to do a video on. Thank you!

@aksc.000

Жыл бұрын

How do I know if this kit is compatible with my solar panels? According to the installation instructions my PV module may be fastened to a support by using clamps on both the long edge and the short edge of the modules. There are so many things to take into account to ensure the warranty from both providers (metal roofing and PV panels). I'm installing the Versa Span from Taylor and the LG400Q1C-A6

Beautiful! No penetrations and it would be easy to swap them or even remove them before a hurricane given enough time.

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Our products are designed to install (and be removed with ease if needed) - without penetrating the roof panel. Thanks for watching!

Great video, thank you! any tips for routing the wires or attacking microinverters if you're doing that?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Aaron! Check out our other video on Wire Management -- "How To Optimize Solar Panel Wire Management!" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/jIeLxZWjhLPLn6g.html

This question is about standing seam roof projects in general... how do you penetrate/flash the deck to get your wires into the attic and down to the inverter?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out! This question is a tough one, and the answer will likely vary based on the exact kind of metal roof you have. Please reach out to us at support@s-5.com and we'll be happy to discuss this with you further on a project level. Roof flashings are not something S-5! manufactures, but we certainly have industry partners who are experts in this subject matter.

is there penetration for standing seam solar installation?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

Жыл бұрын

When using our S-5! standing seam clamps there will be no penetrations to the roof sheeting from the seam clamps.

What's the recommended torque for the top set screw on the PVKIT 2.0?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

Жыл бұрын

The top bolt and standoff of the PVKIT should be torqued to 120 -130 inch pounds.

How are panels connected to allow current to flow

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

6 ай бұрын

Our PVKIT allows for gaps and spacing to meet ASCE 7 allowance for load reduction. Please reach out to us at support@s-5.com if you'd like to discuss further.

Hi, clamps look great. But what solution do you have if the seam ( upper gutter ) is bit more broader and looks like an actual trapezoid

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching our video. We offer a few solutions for exposed-fastened roof profiles. Our RibBracket and ProteaBracket may be what you are looking for. Please visit s-5.com/products/clamps-brackets/brackets/ to learn more. Also, please email support@s-5.com and we can help you find the right bracket for your application. Thanks!

I want to install a 1.5" tall metal walkway between the panels. How can I do that with the PV-2?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

Жыл бұрын

We have many distributors that make walkways that can be attached with our clamps or brackets and used within your solar array. You can view all of our walkway distributors in this link (tinyurl.com/3v93ze3w). If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at support@s-5.com

can you tell me if these clamps drill through or damage the metal roof, or deform the roof ribs when you tighten them? also, can these meet miano dade county FL, USA wind levels?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Our standing seam clamps do not penetrated the standing seam but will fully compress and dimple through the layers of sheet metal creating a mechanical bond to the roof the clamps are designed to be on the seams for the life of the roof so and dimpling or deformation to the seam will be hidden under the clamp furthermore our clamps will not void your roofs warranty. We do extensive roofing panel specific load testing all done in 3rd party accredited labs to easily allow you to design the array to any wind speed. In Miami Dade they will require to you provided our load chart and lab report for the roof that your are attaching to along with your array engineering showing that the project was designed properly using our load data. If you any questions or need any assistance during the design or approval process please contact us at support@s-5.com

How high of a seam do you need to install the clamp on?

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

10 ай бұрын

We have clamps and brackets for just about every metal roof profile. If you can send us photos and measurements of your seam profile to support@s-5.com we can help you select the proper attachment for your application.

That standing seam roof is engineered to allow expansion and contraction as the roof heats & cools. The clamp screws (hidden clamps at the seam joint) will be pulled back and forth every day with expansion and contraction and then fail if they can't expand/contract. how can the roof panels expand and contract when they're clamped and hundreds of extra pounds added? Can't imagine a single standing seam roofing system where this would not void the warranty and cause substantial attachment failures.

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

Good question @fredsnit and you are correct that standing seam roofs are designed to allow for expansion and contraction. It is important to understand just how the standing seam is designed to allow for the roof panels to grow and shrink dimensionally with temperature change. This change in panel length is very minimal with shorter roof lengths but can become significant with longer roof lengths. When roof panel length is greater than 20-30 ft (6m-9m) depending on color and solar absorption ratio, standing seam metal roofs are often designed to respond thermally with dimensional change along the length of the panels. This is accomplished at the roof panel-to-its attachment clip interface or within the attachment clip itself. When referring to the attachment clip, we are discussing the clip utilized to fix the roof to the structure - I believe you refer to them as “hidden clamps”. Most pre-engineered metal buildings (the major share of commercial coated steel roofs) and other clip designs utilize dual-component clips when roof panels are above a certain length. Within the dual-component clip (often called “thermal clip” or “expansion clip”), the top portion moves thermally with the roof panel, while the lower portion (fastened to structure) is stationary; the two portions are joined with a slip joint. Differential movement between roof and structure is accommodated within that joint. When this type of clip is used, the roof and clamp secured to the seam will move together. Our clamp engages the top portion and clamping to the seam in no way impinges on the thermal movement of the roof. Other standing seam metal roofs rely on differential movement between roof clips and roof panels to accommodate thermal cycling. In other words, the roof panel “rides” the clip to accommodate excessive thermal cycling. When installing the S-5! clamp on this type of standing seam metal roof, the clamp locations should avoid the panel’s attachment clips if and when panel lengths exceed 30’ (9 m). Should a clamp be used at a clip location and the panel is greater than such length, then it is quite possible an installer could inadvertently ‘pin’ the roof panel and jeopardize the thermal integrity of this type of standing seam (which is why we instruct not to do that). Hint: Thermal movement (change in length) of any panel of any length can be calculated by this equation: ∆L = L x ∆T x C e Where: ∆T is the hottest surface temp to the coldest C e for steel is 6.7 x (10 -6 ) in/in/ºF C e for aluminum is 12.9 x (10 -6 ) in/in/ºF To learn more about this very topic please see: Metal Construction Association Part 6: Metal Roofing From A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) Attachment of Metal Panels t.ly/Td9b Metal Construction Association Fastener Compatibility with Profiled Metal Roof and Wall Panels SPECIAL NOTE A: Use of Seam Clamps and Brackets t.ly/c51i Metal Construction Association Part 7: Metal Roofing from A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc) Rooftop Equipment Mounting and Penetrations for Low-Slope Standing-Seam Metal Roofs t.ly/Rfyg University of Wisconsin- Madison, College of Engineering- Professional Development Metal Roofing Systems (2-day course) The curriculum author and instructor is the foremost metal roof expert and consultant in North America. He has won numerous awards from MBMA, MCA, CSI, RCI (IIBEC) and ASTM. (He is also the founder of S-5!) t.ly/d4jZ At S-5! our goal is to promote metal roofing as the most desired, accepted, user-friendly, most coveted roof in the construction industry globally - we do this by design. Our components and systems complement-- often improve the overall performance of the roofing system itself which is why we have earned the endorsements from almost every major metal roofing manufacturer in the world - and have a track record of 30-year success on over 3 million roofs without a single documented failure.

@fredsnit5699

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMetalRoofingAcademy While I appreciate your response, you completely ducked the issue (and none of your links work). The seam you're clamping can't be clamped. Period. Fullstop. By clamping the slip-seam with your clamp, the slip seam can't slip. Not going to slip when you clamped it tight as f. So the only solution for panel expansion is to jerk on the screw attachments. Everyday. Back and forth. That won't end well. I wish your system worked from an engineering point of view, as I'd use it. However it simply cannot work. I challenge you to cite a single standing seam roof manufacturer engineer who signs off on your clamp. I'd also love to see your 30yr old installs. (Hint: PV was too expensive to install anywhere 15yrs ago, 30yrs ago? Phttt. it was over 12$ a watt - you don't have any 30yr old installs.)

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

​@@fredsnit5699 Challenged accepted. I'll speak with our founder and metal roof historian, Rob Haddock, and we'll get you a list of the standing seam roof manufacturers that sign off on our clamps. And our apologies if you had any issues with those links, maybe give them one more try.

@fredsnit5699

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMetalRoofingAcademy Seems like knowing your system wouldn't void the roof warranty should have been on the todo list before you sold your first clamp... But glad to see you're finally getting to this...

@TheMetalRoofingAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

​@@fredsnit5699, Here are some resources that should help you out. First off, a video of ours that includes some testimonials, endorsements, and lists some of the testing we’ve performed on all of our products: kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4Rk2piHkt3Hops.html You can also find more testimonials from folks in our industry on our website, which also has load test tables for every one of the products we offer (we thoroughly test everything we produce before we release it to the public, so we can be certain our customers get the best product possible): s-5.com/testimonials/ s-5.com/load-tests/ Hopefully, that gives you some more confidence in the performance of our clamps. ​