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Roofing Best Practices
    For Solar Installations

                  Following Codes
                        and
                 Maintaining Quality




               Presented by Johan Alfsen
                   Quick Mount PV
Problems in the Industry:

  - Disconnect between
  Solar & Roofing Industry
  - Voided Roof Warranties
  - No Regulation
  - Outdated Technology
  - Cost/Competition
  - Lack of Training
Problems in the Industry:




  What’s Wrong in This Picture?
Why Respect the Roof?

                                       “…80% of all construction related
                                       litigation stems from water intrusion.”
                                                        - Rob Hernandez
                                                          Pitched Roof Racking
                                                          SolarPro
                                                          November 2008




It takes only a single leak to cause callbacks, a ruined job, or even a lawsuit.
Think Like a Roofer
                    • Solar installers need to think and
                    act like roofers when they step onto a
                    roof with a drill.

                    • Who would install a skylight or vent
                    jack without complete waterproof
                    flashing?

                    • How would a roofer approach
                    mounting PV or solar thermal panels
                    to a customer’s roof?

                    • How do we maintain roof
                    warranties?

                    • What is “code” for solar mounts?

12/2/10                                                  5
Wheel of Accountability




               Source: www.quickmountpv.com
Important Roofing Codes

 UBC & IBC: flashing required
 at all roof openings

 NRCA “Best Practices”: no
 exposed fasteners

 SMACNA: galvanized - not
 for use on roofs exceeding
 15 year lifespan




*Also refer to ARMA & roofing manufacturers
specifications.
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
    *None of these are code compliant*
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
   Must have flashing on all roof penetrations
Composition / Asphalt Roof




1. Lift composite tile and clear nails   2. Drill ¼” pilot hole for lag bolt




3. Add roof sealant to pilot hole        4. Slide Quick Mount into place
Composition / Asphalt Roof




5. Drive lag bolt into rafter   6. Add EPDM rubber gasket




7. Attached preferred rails          8. Move onto the next…
Composition / Asphalt Roof




Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
Wood Shake Roof
Most shake roofs consist of interlaid felt paper
for waterproofing




The QM Shake Mount 18x18 flashing is
designed to slip under the felt paper
Tile Roofs




Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
Why Double Flashing?




Tile roofs are waterproof at underlayment. A primary flashing at the
underlayment level is critical.
Why Double Flashing?




Tile roofs must be waterproof at underlayment level AND top tole level
Tile Roofs




Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
The Best Insurance

• The vital importance of the solar rooftop
  mounting system is often overlooked and
  undervalued.

• Proper code compliance protects roof
  warranties and the installer’s liability.

• Flashing is cheap insurance!!!
Wheel of Accountability




               Source: www.quickmountpv.com
THANK YOU!
        Johan Alfsen
International Training Manager
       (925) 687-6686
 johan@quickmountpv.com

  tech@quickmountpv.com

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Solar Roofing Best Practices_Dec.2010

  • 1. Roofing Best Practices For Solar Installations Following Codes and Maintaining Quality Presented by Johan Alfsen Quick Mount PV
  • 2. Problems in the Industry: - Disconnect between Solar & Roofing Industry - Voided Roof Warranties - No Regulation - Outdated Technology - Cost/Competition - Lack of Training
  • 3. Problems in the Industry: What’s Wrong in This Picture?
  • 4. Why Respect the Roof? “…80% of all construction related litigation stems from water intrusion.” - Rob Hernandez Pitched Roof Racking SolarPro November 2008 It takes only a single leak to cause callbacks, a ruined job, or even a lawsuit.
  • 5. Think Like a Roofer • Solar installers need to think and act like roofers when they step onto a roof with a drill. • Who would install a skylight or vent jack without complete waterproof flashing? • How would a roofer approach mounting PV or solar thermal panels to a customer’s roof? • How do we maintain roof warranties? • What is “code” for solar mounts? 12/2/10 5
  • 6. Wheel of Accountability Source: www.quickmountpv.com
  • 7. Important Roofing Codes UBC & IBC: flashing required at all roof openings NRCA “Best Practices”: no exposed fasteners SMACNA: galvanized - not for use on roofs exceeding 15 year lifespan *Also refer to ARMA & roofing manufacturers specifications.
  • 8. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly *None of these are code compliant*
  • 9. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Must have flashing on all roof penetrations
  • 10. Composition / Asphalt Roof 1. Lift composite tile and clear nails 2. Drill ¼” pilot hole for lag bolt 3. Add roof sealant to pilot hole 4. Slide Quick Mount into place
  • 11. Composition / Asphalt Roof 5. Drive lag bolt into rafter 6. Add EPDM rubber gasket 7. Attached preferred rails 8. Move onto the next…
  • 12. Composition / Asphalt Roof Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
  • 13. Wood Shake Roof Most shake roofs consist of interlaid felt paper for waterproofing The QM Shake Mount 18x18 flashing is designed to slip under the felt paper
  • 14. Tile Roofs Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
  • 15. Why Double Flashing? Tile roofs are waterproof at underlayment. A primary flashing at the underlayment level is critical.
  • 16. Why Double Flashing? Tile roofs must be waterproof at underlayment level AND top tole level
  • 17. Tile Roofs Good Example of a Code-Compliant Solar Racking System
  • 18. The Best Insurance • The vital importance of the solar rooftop mounting system is often overlooked and undervalued. • Proper code compliance protects roof warranties and the installer’s liability. • Flashing is cheap insurance!!!
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  • 20. Wheel of Accountability Source: www.quickmountpv.com
  • 21. THANK YOU! Johan Alfsen International Training Manager (925) 687-6686 johan@quickmountpv.com tech@quickmountpv.com