[RE-wrenches] Tile roofs

[jay]

HI mac,

One issue is if the roof is rated for added weight of the solar in addition to the tile.

If its not, then one technique is to remove the tiles, install some other roofing material such as composition shingles and then install the solar over that.
Often you can reinsert  the tiles at the edges so it looks normal.

Oh and if they are low fired clay tile, they can break just walking on them.

Lots of good mounting brackets out there

jay

peltz power





> On Aug 18, 2021, at 10:12 AM, Mac Lewis <maclewis1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello Wrenches,
> 
> Im looking for recommendations on the best way to mount solar on tile roofs.  We don't have too many tile roofs in our area and admittedly we are afraid of them.   I know some of you are probably doing this all of the time. What is your favorite way to approach a tile roof?  Hooks or tile replacement or other?  Any advantages to specific brands?  
> 
> Thanks!
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> Mac Lewis
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