Solar roof questions

The system has a total thickness of 80mm above the battens, which is about the same as clay tiles, but will stand slightly above slates.

The roof needs to have at least a 10 degree pitch to ensure the drainage system is sufficient in removing any condensation from behind the panels.  If less than this, then you will need a single ply, steel sheet or similarly waterproof roof surface for us to fix over.  

The maximum roof pitch for standard installations is 45 degrees.  Steeper pitches require additional considerations depending on the size and location of the roof, so please contact us to discuss your project in further detail.

Yes, contact us to discuss why this may be important for your project.

20kg per square metre, so much lighter than most clay tiles & slates

GB-Sol has been at the forefront of solar panel and mounting system design for nearly 30 years.

We are proactive in reviewing our designs and ensure a culture of continuous improvement in methods, materials and testing.  Global solar and construction accreditation bodies are used to test and certify our solar panels and mounting systems.

In independent fire tests, GB-Sol’s Infinity and Integrated solar roofs achieved EXT.S.AA, the highest possible rating under BS 476-3: 2004 - Roof Fire Test.  Testing also confirmed passes for the CEN/TS1187:2012 Test4.  AA (national class) is equivalent to Broof(t4) (European class), the highest class and the only classification allowed to span full roofs and the compartmentation of buildings.