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.