I am planning to mount the panels on the roof of my house. Will water leak in from screws when rain?
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One huge reason for standoffs and racking systems is thermal management. More simply put, a 3" space between module and roof is NEEDED to allow the module to cool. Needed. Do not bolt panels directly to the roof, no matter how easy it is to do that.
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Yes your roof will leak if you just screw into the roof, (just using silicone or roof mastic will not last) suggest you talk to a roofer if you are not an experienced solar panel installer. We normally use "Stand Off's" with a flashing, not something you want to tackle unless you know what you are doing.
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My garage roof is decked with 1/2- inch plywood. Add another 3/8-inch for the thickness of the asphalt shingles and over 1/8-inch for the bracket, and my 1-inch stainless steel screws don't even penetrate the decking. Yeah, I measured first! A dab of good quality silicone caulking on the bottom of the bracket and I was all buttoned up.
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Yes your roof will leak if you just screw into the roof, (just using silicone or roof mastic will not last) suggest you talk to a roofer if you are not an experienced solar panel installer.We normally use "Stand Off's" with a flashing, not something you want to tackle unless you know what you are doing.
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These brackets mount on the outside metal frame of the solar panel and do not compromise the integrity of the solar panel, itself. You will need to use some sort of sealant on the screws that go into your roof.
517201
Just leave them on and thhey will be fine one tip put a small sandwhich bag over the solar panel helps with the rain.
1799423
Yes. It's in the drip-line of our roof, and no water has come in. Be careful to refuse packaging with crushed cardboard!
1183041
Yes the panel can get wet, but works best in bright sun not clouds. I had to move/tilt panel to keep in direct sun.
193052
We have ours hanging over our deck. It is woven material that does have gaps between the 'threads'. However, it doesn't necessarily fall uniformly through the cracks, ours tends to primarily pool in the middle and then drip through there. We have it mounted level at the 4 corners. I suspect that if we mounted at an angle that most of the rain would shed off the edge.
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If you are worried about rain, then seal every opening areas. edges of the solar panel, light panel, motion sensor, on-off switch and back cover.As it is, this is not really waterproof.
602973
if there is wind then yes you will get things wet through the vents but if its just a nice light rain coming down then you will be fine. I Love this but I think its more for keep things shady than for keeping things dry.... because it is very tall - and any side rain/wind will get stuff wet. Hope this helps
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Insufficiently sealed in my direct experience. It rained lightly here three or four days after installation and water collected around the solar panel and it stopped working. Sealing just the back panel (which is critical, as there's a keyhole mounting hole that's *OPEN TO THE INSIDE* in the back panel) is apparently not sufficient. Seal around the solar panel too.
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Mine is aluminum There may be some type of fiberboard in between but the exterior surfaces would tolerate dampness. Not sure how it would hold up in a downpour though.
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My shed resides NM so it likely sees less rain then imaginable. However after the 2-3 rain events we've had since I put it up about 1.5 years ago not a drop made it inside. That being said, it has a 2 piece roof (the front half slides over the back half) which would be the only possible leaking point and I think that would only become an issue if it was installed on an uneven surface. Mines water tight!
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For the mounting bolts I put a rubber washer on both sides as well as a metal washer to keep it flat and a lock washer to keep the nut tight. For the wiring hole I put a rubber washer around the wire insulation and forced it into the hole as far as I could then sealed it up with black silicone. No leaks so far after going through light rain as well as heavy snow that later melted while still on the roof.
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Hi - The solar attic fan will not leak. It comes with flashing etc to prevent leaking in the harshest weather. Its critical that the installer is a professional and knows how to mount and properly use the flashing, caulking etc to prevent leaks.
1039591
It will be okay to leave on the roof during the winter. But you must absolutely make sure that all water is drained from the panels and connections.
1254514
I wouldn't worry about a light rain for a very brief time, but water could easily get in this thing. The knobs, plugs, speaker, and battery compartment are not sealed.
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you will have to drill 4 holes in the roof to attach the bracket. Put a little roof caulk in the holes and then on the heads of the bolts and it will seal. I have not had any leaks
299125
Yes you do, but its not a big deal. 2 small holes for the mounting bracjets and 1 sightly larger hole for the wire (ab I ut as thick as an extensiin cord. Make as small of holes as possible for best waterproofing and durability. Use silicone caulk around the where the wire meets your roof for more waterproofing, and around the base of the feet. Smooth caulk with finger and youre good to go!
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Yes, if you are going to use the canopy in the rain you will need to waterproof the top. Academy and Lowe's both have waterproofing supplies. It's easy to do. You only need to do the top.