These were originally developed for concrete tile roofs, but adapt well to metal tile.

This requires using two sheets of metal tile and a solar flashing sandwiched between the two tiles. The first method we support is the “flashing sandwich,” which name I will credit to Quickmount PV who provides roof mounts and flashings. There are ways to retrofit these roofs for solar, but they are not ideal and they are costly. Coordinating installation with the roofer is the only way to assure you don’t have to walk on the finished roof – at least minimizing the likelihood. Walking on metal tile is a sure way to crush or dent tiles, and it’s nearly impossible to maneuver while carrying solar panels and mounting equipment. The only good way to accomplish it is during the initial roof installation in our opinion. Quick Mount PV is constructed of heavy aluminum and has an expected life of 50 years.Installing solar panels on these roofs presents challenges. The Quick Mount PV flashing installs quickly and easily saving time and money on both materials and labor. The Quick Mount PV flashing system meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the American Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Quick Mount PV flashing system adheres to all IBC and UBC/CBC code requirements for flashing roof penetrations. Quick Mount PV flashings specifically address these issues. Failure to flash properly will often result in voiding the roof and/or roofer's warranty. Further, the National Roofing Council of America insists that all penetrations must be flashed and lists a number of 'best practices' for flashing penetrations. The International Building Code (IBC) now lists a number of requirements for flashing roof penetrations.

Typically, when installing PV arrays on these roofs, an L or T foot is located over a rafter and holes for the lag bolts are drilled directly through the comp shingles. It provides a unique combination of a solid rail mounting base and a code-compliant, NRCA-approved flashing system that installs easily and quickly.Īpproximately 70-75% of the roofs in North America are covered with composite shingles – usually colloquialized to 'comp shingles'.

The Quick Mount PV is designed for cost-effective rail mounting on composition shingle roofs.

Quickmount metal roof attachment