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<div class=""><p class="">Nick,</p><p class=""> In New Mexico it was popular on flat roof homes to lay down
pressure treated 4x4's and lag your L-feet onto these then weight
them down with cinder blocks filled with concrete, this would be
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anyone utilized any ballasted style commercial roof
rack solutions directly on the ground? I have an
upcoming project that is only predicted to be left
in place for around 5 years and is on land expected
to be put back as it was found therefore concrete is
out of the question. I’ve successfully made
temporary arrays with standard rails and tilts by
pinning 2x wood material to grade but this one calls
for something lower in profile. Very minimal use is
expected during winter months so the lower
production of a 10 degree tilt is not an issue. The
Ironridge BX seems like it would be ideal and have
been told at conferences and distributor shows that
it would work but figure one of you may have
experience with this product or something more
appropriate and affordable? Perhaps even go for the
bonus of something with a 15 degree tilt if it
exists? I realize weeds and grasses will be a factor
as well but client can come up with many low tech
solutions for that aspect. The grade is quite flat,
few rocks and site prep can certainly improve even
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