attaching solar panels
I was wondering if I should use well nuts or just wood screws to attach the panels to the roof, of course a healthy amount of Dicor. I was going to use 1" stainless wood screws.
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I tried to do more than one quote, but the frustration level is over the top for this time of day, so I will just reply to the thread.
I'm glad to see this thread, cause I just mounted my 39" X 64" panel, at 42 lbs. I was not happy with the perceived lack of "bite" of the 1 1/4" stainless screws I used. I did what almot said, though. Put screws through a puddle of Dicor under bracket. I have two brackets per side (total of 8) with two screws per bracket.
I stayed close to the roof, per advice from a local service manager at RV repair place I trust. I may (?) install some kind of wind deflector on the front side of the panel, but the front bedroom vent partially deflects, now, so maybe not.
Best (most reassuring) comment was about "professional" installers. Granted, it's not their RV, but if it doesn't hold down, the customer will probably be bring it back. I know I would. They aren't going to spend the extra time to locate rafters, if it's not necessary.
I have some time (till Jun 6) to allow the Dicor to cure, so hopefully, by then, it will be adhered as much as it will. Time will tell, and you can rest assured, if something ($300) blows off, down the road, I will post to this thread about it!
Just my $0.02!
I'm glad to see this thread, cause I just mounted my 39" X 64" panel, at 42 lbs. I was not happy with the perceived lack of "bite" of the 1 1/4" stainless screws I used. I did what almot said, though. Put screws through a puddle of Dicor under bracket. I have two brackets per side (total of 8) with two screws per bracket.
I stayed close to the roof, per advice from a local service manager at RV repair place I trust. I may (?) install some kind of wind deflector on the front side of the panel, but the front bedroom vent partially deflects, now, so maybe not.
Best (most reassuring) comment was about "professional" installers. Granted, it's not their RV, but if it doesn't hold down, the customer will probably be bring it back. I know I would. They aren't going to spend the extra time to locate rafters, if it's not necessary.
I have some time (till Jun 6) to allow the Dicor to cure, so hopefully, by then, it will be adhered as much as it will. Time will tell, and you can rest assured, if something ($300) blows off, down the road, I will post to this thread about it!
Just my $0.02!
