Needed details for installation of solar panels
Needed details for installation of solar panels
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I'm in the process of planning my second story of my addition. I'd like to budget and plan for solar energy panels being installed, but there is not much out there on the subject. Does anyone know of good sites, books, etc I can resource? Additionally, can you provide me with any helpful advice on any special considerations when ordering my trusses for my roof? Will I need extra support?
Your help is appreciated-Here's to getting off the grid!
Your help is appreciated-Here's to getting off the grid!





RE: Needed details for installation of solar panels
More importantly, you should hire an engineer to verify the adequacy of the existing roof joists/trusses to carry the point loads from the legs of the solar panel frame.
Off hand, if the framing is wood construction, I see you adding 4x flat blocking with A34 clips each end at each support. Worst case scenario, you need to double-up the joists or strengthen the trusses affected by the added weight of the solar panel.