When designing the solar layout for your metal roof, it’s important to carefully plan the placement of the modules to harness the sun’s energy. For roofs located in areas with heavy snowfall, precise calculations are needed to resist “drag loads” and also to reduce the risk of rooftop avalanches.

Designing Solar and Snow Guards for Metal Roofs: A Guide for Installers
Tags: snow guards, metal roof, metal roof clamps, solar mounting, metal roof brackets, PV, installation, solar


¿Por qué diseñar un sistema de protección contra la nieve para su cubierta metálica?
Welcome to our two-part series on the S-5! Snow Guard Calculator. In this blog, we will cover exactly why it is so important to engineer your snow guard system. In part two, we'll explain how to log on and get started with your calculation!
Snow retention systems go by many names in the industry. Roof snow fences, snow rails, snow stops, snow stopper, snow guards, snow clips, snow bar, snow breaks and more. Regardless of the phrase, the intended purpose is the same: to reduce the risks associated with rooftop avalanches. By holding back the snow and encouraging it to leave the roof slowly through small amounts of melting, damage to people and property below can be reduced.
Etiquetas: protectores de nieve, protectores de nieve de plástico, tejado metálico, abrazaderas para tejados metálicos, tejado metálico de junta alzada


Understanding Florida Product Approvals and Why They Matter for Metal Roof Attachments
If you’ve ever lived in or visited the Sunshine State during hurricane season, then you’re no stranger to Florida’s extreme weather, especially its powerful hurricane-force winds. These severe weather conditions have led to more stringent building codes and regulations in Florida than in other areas of the country. But why is this important when sourcing materials for your metal roof?
Tags: metal roof clamps, solar mounting, standing seam metal roof, PV, installation, weather-proofing, solar

Domestic Content: How American-Made Metal Roof Solar Attachments Can Boost Tax Savings
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides amazing tax incentives for solar energy projects, including a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations. But here’s the exciting part – by making sure your solar system components include at least 40% made-in-the-U.S. content, you can unlock an additional 10% bonus tax credit. This bonus adder is offered to encourage solar system owners to use American-made products, which is a win-win for U.S. manufacturing and your wallet.
Tags: metal roof, metal roof clamps, solar mounting, metal roof brackets, PV, installation, solar, MLPE


Why Metal Roofs Are Quieter Than Homeowners Might Think
Metal roofs are noisy, right? Wrong! Modern metal roofing systems are constructed in ways that reduce noise from rain and hail. Let’s dive in and discuss how a modern metal roof system dampens noise.
Etiquetas: tejado metálico


Non-penetrating rooftop mounting refers to the ability to mechanically attach a clamp to a standing seam roof by gripping the seam in such a way that there is no penetration to the panel material. The best method for standing seam clamp attachment is via round-point setscrews
El uso de tornillos de fijación con punta de copa es desaconsejable, ya que dicha punta corta la pintura y el revestimiento protector de los paneles de junta alzada, provocando corrosión y anulando las garantías.
En el sector de la construcción de cubiertas metálicas, el montaje de elementos auxiliares suele ser un aspecto conveniente y necesario para obtener el rendimiento deseado. Obviamente, la mejor manera de mantener la integridad de un tejado metálico es permitir que funcione únicamente como tejado. Sin embargo, diversos servicios como la climatización, las tuberías, las pasarelas, las rejillas de ventilación, las antenas parabólicas, la retención de nieve, los paneles solares, la señalización, la protección contra caídas, la protección contra rayos, etc., cumplen funciones esenciales y deben fijarse a la cubierta.


Off-Grid vs. Grid-Tied Solar: What Homeowners Need to Know
As a homeowner, you’re ready to harness the power of the sun by installing solar panels on your metal roof. That’s great! Your next step is choosing an off-grid or grid-reliant system. In this blog, we’ll explore these two options, including their benefits, challenges and components. But first, we need to dive into the basics of powering your home with solar panels on a metal roof.
Tags: metal roof, metal roof clamps, solar mounting, metal roof brackets, standing seam metal roof, PV, rail mounted solar panels, exposed fastened, cost, installation, solar


What is Butyl Sealant?
If you’re in the metal roofing industry, chances are you've come across this versatile material. If you’re new to the world of metal roofing, then maybe you are seeing the word ‘butyl’ for the first time. Either way, let's dive into the world of butyl and uncover what it is and why it matters.
Tags: metal roof, metal roof brackets, exposed fastened, installation, sealants, weather-proofing


¡Nuevo S-5! Solución de montaje universal que ahorra tiempo y dinero en montajes sobre tejado y suelo
Etiquetas: montaje solar, FOTOVOLTAICO, equipos para tejados, instalación, solar, MLPE


"Santa Claus" (San Nicolás) ¡era un tipo de verdad!
A finales del siglo III, según la tradición griega, hubo un hombre conocido simplemente como Nicolás. Era
y nació en Patara, Asia Menor (actual Turquía), en el año 280 d.C., de padres ricos. Esto ocurría en la época
de la dominación romana de la mayor parte del mundo. Nicolás era por fe un cristiano ortodoxo griego
-uno de los muchos que fueron objeto de la persecución romana bajo el emperador
Diocleciano. Cuando los padres de Nicolás murieron a causa de una plaga, al ser su único hijo, heredó sus
riquezas. Aspiraba al concepto popular de la época de regalar toda su riqueza y llevar una
vida humilde, por lo que daba a los pobres generosamente, pero también de forma anónima, pues quería que el mérito
fuera de Dios.
Etiquetas: navidad