mounting systems for welsh slate roof

[solgen]

Apologies to MarkC, my last posting was to Mark D.

 

[solgen]

I'm losing the plot now - Apologies to Mark C again I meant Mark W

 

[Markc]

I'm losing the plot now - Apologies to Mark C again I meant Mark W

No problem Solgen. These things happen to us all.

Thanks

 

[solgen]

Well said GPack.

I think you have summarised and hopefully diffused some of the tension around this subject. If anyone does have any reference to manufacturers instructions for the use of Hanger bolts I would appreciate if they could post it on this forum.

Solgen.

 

[Markc]

The only thing I can find is this.

 

[edexlab]

We used this system on our Mcs assessment and discussed it at length with the assessor he was more than happy with our install and took a lot of pics of it . We know a consultant for BRE and he recommended it, this same person has Pv installs numbering in the hundreds having installed Pv for 9 years .Its a system which is also used on solar thermal a lot ,but its horses for courses you have to decide whether its the right mount for the roof ,we looked at other mounts first but on some jobs the spacing between battens was too tight to use a hook or fixed mount ,also the rafter size needs checking as these bolts are quite thick and should only be used on rafters of suitable size

 

[Mark.W]

Mark C,

I find your attitude to the people on this forum rather aggressive and abrupt! You seem to take peoples questions as some form of personal critism which in my opinion isn't the case. I believe we are just trying to learn from one another the best possible approach to challenging problems whilst keeping within MCS rules and manufacturers specifications. You have stated in a previous reply to MarkC ...

"This is an approved method of installation and the hanger bolts get bought from segen for this us"

I have looked on the Segen website and cannot find any documentation which states they are approved for slate roof mounting so I was rather hoping that you could direct me to where this is mentioned. I was incorrect in my previous e-mail using the word "recommended" I meant to use your word "approved" so my apologies for that.

All I and others are trying to do is exchange ideas and it seems that slate roofs are problematic and there isn't an ideal solution. Perhaps the method you describe is the best offering.

If anyone else has some considered opinions on this subject great!

Solgen

I apologise if I come accross abrupt, it's my personality!

I accept that we are here to discuss ideas, but I don't actually see anyone coming forward with any......! I mentioned that I have done many slate roof installs and this is the best method I have found.

All anyone can say is they don't like the idea of rubber seals or they don't like drilling through roof tiles, wind loading and stability, when they haven't seen it or felt it. No reason as to why they don't like the rubber seals or drilling through tiles.

I just wish I had a forum like this to ask for advice before I started installing. I had to find out the hard way, many hours spent on the phone to suppliers discussing various methods, and yes it does feel like my installs are being criticized.

Trust me I would not go drilling through customers rooves without doing my homework first.

Anyway best of luck to all you installers,

Cheers
Mark

 

[Martin Dawes]

No one is criticising your installations. Don't take things personally!

We were just discussing methods and showing an interest in yours. I do have concerns about the rubber seals, although as I've already stated, probably without justification.

For what it's worth, I think I'm going to try your method when we get a slate tile roof job

 

[Markc]

Hi All

Funny how things happen. Saw our PV Supplier today and in the boot of his car he had one of these! Hasn't now as I have it!!

Hopefully will make this post make a little more helpful now we can see the entire hanger.

 

[GPack]

What did he think of them. I take it sells a fair amount of them?