How Solar Mounts on Metal
Solar panels mount on a metal roof in established ways, and a Hagerstown homeowner benefits from understanding them. Here is how it works.
Clamp-On Mounting for Standing Seam
Standing seam roofs use clamp on mounting, where clamps grip the raised seams to hold the panel mounting system, without drilling into the roof. This clamp on method is a major advantage of standing seam for solar. The clamps grip the seams. They hold the system. They avoid drilling. They suit standing seam.
Mounting on Other Metal Roofs
Other metal roofs, like exposed fastener systems, accommodate solar too, with mounting attached appropriately and sealed to keep the roof watertight where needed. These roofs support solar as well. They are mounted appropriately. They are sealed properly. They accommodate panels. They work with solar.
A Secure Mounting System
The mounting system securely holds the panels on the metal roof, designed to withstand wind and weather while keeping the array sound. A secure system is essential. It holds the panels firmly. It withstands the elements. It keeps the array sound. It is well designed.
Done by Professionals
Mounting solar on a metal roof is done by professionals who coordinate the roofing and solar work so both are done correctly and the roof stays sound. Professional installation ensures quality. It coordinates the work. It protects the roof. It is properly done. It is the right approach.
Suited to the Roof
The mounting approach is suited to the specific metal roof, with the right method for standing seam, exposed fastener, or other systems. Matching the mounting to the roof is important. It fits the system. It suits the roof type. It ensures a sound result. It is tailored.
How It Mounts, in Short
Standing seam roofs use clamp on mounting that grips the seams without drilling, while other metal roofs accommodate solar with appropriate, sealed mounting, and a secure mounting system holds the panels through wind and weather, all done by professionals and suited to the specific roof.
One point worth making clear for Hagerstown homeowners is that metal roofing and solar panels make a genuinely excellent pairing, so a homeowner who is considering going solar, either now or in the future, has good reason to view a metal roof as an ideal foundation for it. There are several reasons the two work so well together. The first is a matter of matching lifespans, because a quality metal roof can last as long as or longer than solar panels, which means the roof beneath the array will not wear out partway through the panels' service life. This matters more than it might first appear, because one of the real headaches of solar on a shorter lived roof is that if the roof needs replacing while the panels are still going strong, the panels have to be removed and reinstalled to get at the roof, which is a costly and disruptive hassle. With a durable metal roof, that problem is largely avoided, because the roof and the panels can serve together for the long haul. The second major reason, which is specific to standing seam, is the way the panels can be mounted. On a standing seam roof, the panels can often be attached using clamps that grip the raised seams, without drilling any holes in the roof at all, because the seams themselves provide the attachment point. This is a significant advantage, because it means the roof stays completely intact, with no penetrations that need to be sealed and no potential leak points introduced by the mounting, which translates into fewer leak concerns and a clean, often reversible installation. Together, the matching lifespans, the no penetration mounting on standing seam, and metal's overall durability make metal a smart, sensible foundation for solar.
One point worth making clear for Hagerstown homeowners is that metal roofing and solar panels make a genuinely excellent pairing, so a homeowner who is considering going solar, either now or in the future, has good reason to view a metal roof as an ideal foundation for it. There are several reasons the two work so well together. The first is a matter of matching lifespans, because a quality metal roof can last as long as or longer than solar panels, which means the roof beneath the array will not wear out partway through the panels' service life. This matters more than it might first appear, because one of the real headaches of solar on a shorter lived roof is that if the roof needs replacing while the panels are still going strong, the panels have to be removed and reinstalled to get at the roof, which is a costly and disruptive hassle. With a durable metal roof, that problem is largely avoided, because the roof and the panels can serve together for the long haul. The second major reason, which is specific to standing seam, is the way the panels can be mounted. On a standing seam roof, the panels can often be attached using clamps that grip the raised seams, without drilling any holes in the roof at all, because the seams themselves provide the attachment point. This is a significant advantage, because it means the roof stays completely intact, with no penetrations that need to be sealed and no potential leak points introduced by the mounting, which translates into fewer leak concerns and a clean, often reversible installation. Together, the matching lifespans, the no penetration mounting on standing seam, and metal's overall durability make metal a smart, sensible foundation for solar.
It also helps Hagerstown homeowners to understand the practical side of putting solar on a metal roof, both how it is done and how to plan for it, so they can approach the project sensibly. On the how, the mounting method depends on the type of metal roof. Standing seam is the standout because of its clamp on mounting, where clamps grip the raised seams to hold the panel mounting system without any drilling, but other metal roofs, such as exposed fastener systems, can accommodate solar too, with the mounting attached appropriately and sealed to keep the roof watertight where needed. In all cases, the mounting system is designed to hold the panels securely on the roof and to withstand wind and weather, keeping the array sound over the long term, and the work is best handled by professionals who coordinate the roofing and solar trades so that both are done correctly and the roof's integrity is protected. On the planning side, there are a couple of sensible approaches. If a homeowner is already going to be re roofing, it often makes good sense to install a metal roof, ideally standing seam, and plan for solar at the same time or to set the roof up to be solar ready from the start, which gives a clean, well coordinated result. And if a homeowner already has a metal roof, it provides a sound foundation onto which solar can be added, with the roofer and solar installer coordinating so the mounting suits the particular roof. Planned well, solar on a metal roof is a strong long term setup, pairing a durable, long lasting roof with a clean solar mounting system for many years of service, which is exactly what a homeowner investing in solar wants.
Get Solar Mounted Right
Hagerstown Metal Roofing installs metal roofing suited to solar across Hagerstown and Wayne County. Call (765) 676-3491 for a free consultation on a metal roof ready for properly mounted solar panels.