Proper solar racking safely affixes solar panels to buildings, so your racking system must be compatible with your roof. The essential components of a solar racking system include flashings, mounts, rails, and clamps. The top solar panel racking brands include SnapNrack, Unirac, IronRidge, Quick Mount PV, EcoFasten, and AllEarth Renewables.
You'll generally only see the shiny new panels when you install a rooftop solar panel system. But right under those panels is racking equipment, which is key to keeping them secure and in place. The right racking equipment for your system primarily depends on your roof type.
Step 1: Panel Selection Purpose: To ensure your panel fits seamlessly on the roof rack without any hazardous overhang. How-to: Measure the area of your roof rack where the panel will be placed. Purchase a solar panel with dimensions that fit within the measured space.
A solar racking system safely affixes solar panels to different surfaces, such as your roof or yard. Solar companies use racking products to hold equipment in place during an installation.
Flexibility — the rail system doesn’t lend itself to simple, modular installations. This solar panel racking mounts a row or multiple rows of PV modules to the ground. Temperature — both direct sunlight and ambient heat contribute to an increase in temperature; always purchase panels that can withstand high temperatures.
Overall, the potential problems that come with racking and mounting your solar panels have nothing to do with the weight of the system and what that does to your roof structurally. With the proper racks, mounts and installation, your roof will have no trouble handling the load.