[RE-wrenches] Tile Roof Mounts

[Max Balchowsky]

We've used Pro Solar tile track in this application for years, very successfully...

Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems



----- Original Message ----
From: Peter Parrish <peter.parrish at calsolareng.com>
To: RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:10:21 PM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Tile Roof Mounts

For flat concrete tile and S-tile, we like the ProSolar "Tile Track"
product. It takes some time to install, however, the resulting penetration
(the annular ring gap between the hole on the concrete tile and the SS
all-thread is about 1/16" inch (worst case 1/8"). The all-thread does a good
job of securing the tile in place. 



- Peter



Peter T. Parrish, Ph.D., President
California Solar Engineering, Inc.
820 Cynthia Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065
Ph 323-258-8883, Mobile 323-839-6108, Fax 323-258-8885
CA Lic. 854779, NABCEP Cert. 031806-26
peter.parrish at calsolareng.com 

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From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Brian White
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 2:27 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Tile Roof Mounts



I know that this has most likely been discussed previously on this forum,
but I am having difficulties with the sites search engine and finding any
results.



I am curious what is everyone's preferred method or product of choice is for
anchoring / attaching a racking system (UniRac or others) to a Flat Concrete
tile or Spanish tile style roof, New Construction versus Retro fit.



Does anyone have any experience with Creotec's AluTec tile hooks, or
equivalent?



I am trying to get an idea of what is out there, what most installers
prefer, what the pros and cons may be (does the tile have to be cut or not,
are they a pain to work with, etc...)



Not looking for a super detailed response, but a nudge in the right
direction would be appreciated. I know this seems odd, being employed by a
concrete tile manufacture and all, but up to this point it has not come up
with standard panels.



Best Regards,

Brian C. White

Eagle Roofing Products.