Why Solar Mounting Racking & Mounting Systems are Important?

The solar panel mounting system is exceedingly important as this connects the system to your roof. Solar mounting structures have to hold the system to the roof for years . The system has to be designed to withstand wind loads as well as withstand extreme heat or cold. The mounting system is connected to a central point in the roof structure so the solar panel weight can be transferred to the structure of the building and everything can be anchored down for safety. The main issues for racking systems are whether attaching the panels to the roof will allow moisture to sleep in through the roof penetration as well as if the racking will be strong enough to be able handle the weight stress is added to the panels during periods of high wind. When the solar industry first started to expand, installers used galvanized steel struts that were directly screwed to the roof where the solar modules were then bolted.  The best practices of today call for aluminium and stainless steel mounting systems lagged to the roof support structure. New systems of today use a flashing to better impede water damage to the building.  They have a very sophisticated racking design that makes installation simple and easy. The solar module clamps will help you recreate the roof design of the racking which tells you exactly what type of components you need. 

Racking and mounting solar panels may not be the most striking part of installing solar, but it is one of the most important considerations to protect your system as well as your roof. In order for clamps to be effective in holding panels in place in all kinds of weather, there are clamping zones that must be followed. 

At Sunmount, we have different solar IBR clamps   that extensively   cater to all roof types. We ensure that the mounting materials that preserve the integrity of roofing structures , with various clamps that have unique roof designs.

Solar Mounting Unique & Effective Solutions

All around the country , metal roofing use is on the rise. In the rolling farmlands , houses with striking bright red metal roofs shine across the fields , visible for miles , reflecting back the rich sunshine that makes farmland so productive. While metal has been the roof-of-choice for barns and industrial buildings for decades , it is now a chic material for retail , a smart material for multifamily housing , an architectural material for schools and churches , and an growing prevalent material for single family homes. In farm fields , across suburban housing developments , industrial and office parks and into densely built cities , sunlight not only shines on wheatfields and school playgrounds , it also shines on metal roofs. Now , there is efficient system for mounting solar panels to those roofs , and turning roof real estate into raw power. The rooftop clamp systems allow solar panels to be stably mounted to a standing seam roof without penetrating the roof surface. With the biggest concern about any roof-mounting being leaks caused by penetrations , these clamps eliminate the problem completely. Moreover , a pre-approved rooftop clamp will not void the manufacturer’s warranty for the roof panels.

The new module clamps allow framed solar panels to be mounted directly to the roof seams without the need for additional framing. These clamps for rack and rail solar mounting have been available for some time. Panels are mounted to conventional framing hardware that is then clamped to the vertical seams of the roof panels. This not only saves money for racks and rails , but simplifies installation. It reduces the amount of mounting hardware , and automatically provides a ground path within the module simplifying electrical installation.

So at Sunmount  , we design and develop effective rooftop mounting solutions that are lightweight , sturdy , fast & easy to install at affordable prices.

Rooftop Clamps Yield High Holding Strengths At Cost Effective Prices

Utlilizing clamps with your solar module arrays is by far the best installation.  Some solar installers penetrate the standing seam roof panels to attach to the substrate not knowing   what should and should not be done to a metal roof.  Whether you are using a rail system or direct attachment system  ,utilizing rooftop clamps , is the best solution.  Roof clamps for metal roofs have become an important component to the metal building industry.  They are utilized for various applications such as snow retention systems  , mounting  solar modules , installing satellite dishes , running piping  and conduit , securing HVAC units , roof walkway systems  and other accessories that are needed to attach to a standing seam roof without penetrating the roof panels.  Roof clamps are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit various seam profiles currently being manufactured. Clamps are also available in a variety of materials (aluminium , brass , stainless steel) , and using various hardware for securing the clamps to standing seam ribs. This method of installation yields the strongest holding strengths and at most cost effective prices  since aluminium can be extruded in long sections and cut to length.  At Sunmount Solutions  , we  specialize in researching and developing , manufacturing and selling solar mounting solutions . The   GripperFix systems offers an innovative non penetrating roof clamping and bracket system that will provide a secure clamp and essentially without any potential damage to your roof or voiding your roof warranty.  

The CraftLock  Clamps  are an  affordable solution for mounting solar structures and widespread  hardware onto CraftLock Roof Sheeting , is designed to suit both purlin and purlinless installations . It clamps to the roof sheet which locks it to other side of the roof sheet and can be ordered for different mounting configurations.  The clamp is specially designed to shield   the roof against crevice corrosion.