Roof Installation Guides

General discussion of roof types and mounting solutions

SunPump Panel Dimensions
This scale drawing is helpful in locating the mounting hardware locations. Also see the mounting hardware L-feet for dimensions.
Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 4:14 PM
Mounting Hardware Drawing
Detailed scale drawing of the L-feet mounting hardware for planning a SunPump panel array installation.  If you need to add more panels, they can be expande...
Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Shingle & Metal Roof Install Guides
New 2016 roof panel installation guides for shingle and metal roofs.  We can fabricate flat-roof hardware on request.
Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 5:38 PM
Installing L-Foot To Shingle Roof
The process of installing SunPump panels on a shingle roof is not difficult, just follow the simple steps to mark the drill locations so the lag screws go i...
Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Attaching L-feet at Ground Level
It can save time and effort if the installers attach the L-feet at Ground Level, rather than on the roof.  Start by placing a box of 4 panels on a fla...
Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 2:23 PM
T-head Bolt for U-foot
A tip we found is to have a supply of M8 x 1 inch bolts with a 23mm T-head for use on the middle hole of panels where a U-foot is used. It solves some of th...
Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 1:48 PM
Panel Thermal Expansion Rate FAQ
1. How much can Panels expand with changes in temperature? The answer is scientific: 4.72 mm over 2 M at 100 C increase. (2.3 mm Left and Right) ...
Wed, Aug 17, 2016 at 11:44 AM
Flat Roof Installs
Flat Roof panel installs are custom, there are several suppliers and methods to select from. The ideal angle is very steep in cold climates, and never less ...
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:54 PM