How are your solar panels mounted?
How do you all have your panels mounted on your roof? Does anyone have a set up that allows you to angle in any direction to maximize sun exposure? Thanks Brian
Forum Discussion
"I might see using tape if you've got a solid material roof, like sheet metal or fiberglass."
yes, might? no. 100% the VHB tape is effective on a fiberglass or metal roof. rubber roof, then you have to use other methods. The tape may or may not stick to rubber, but issues arise as to how well the rubber is stuck to the roof. I have not used any method on a rubber roof and don't claim anything about rubber roofs, just fiberglass and metal, nothing more.
Clean the surface before applying. It will take up to 24 hours for the bond to reach full strength.
If someone has not used VHB tape and just has opinion, then take it at that.
Having used VHB tape for a lot of applications, I can attest that it is quite adequate. I have removed it many times also; it takes a lot of force to pull it free. I bet you could hold the panels on with as little as two thumb size pieces. I have always had to use a 1500 degree heat gun to melt the chemical bond to remove pieces, and then it takes a scraper or a lot of pulling.
If you drove down the road at 110 mpg with a person hanging on the panel for dear life it would probably still hold just fine. I think the roof would rip off before that tape let go.
I'm not sure why there is opinions of its strength, but I just wanted to clear it up, as it is a great resource for RVers. Tuck it away in your bag of tricks.
Of course, other times might call for screwing things in, and many here seem to be big fans of screws into fiberglass or metal, and that is fine. Each has his preference.
yes, might? no. 100% the VHB tape is effective on a fiberglass or metal roof. rubber roof, then you have to use other methods. The tape may or may not stick to rubber, but issues arise as to how well the rubber is stuck to the roof. I have not used any method on a rubber roof and don't claim anything about rubber roofs, just fiberglass and metal, nothing more.
Clean the surface before applying. It will take up to 24 hours for the bond to reach full strength.
If someone has not used VHB tape and just has opinion, then take it at that.
Having used VHB tape for a lot of applications, I can attest that it is quite adequate. I have removed it many times also; it takes a lot of force to pull it free. I bet you could hold the panels on with as little as two thumb size pieces. I have always had to use a 1500 degree heat gun to melt the chemical bond to remove pieces, and then it takes a scraper or a lot of pulling.
If you drove down the road at 110 mpg with a person hanging on the panel for dear life it would probably still hold just fine. I think the roof would rip off before that tape let go.
I'm not sure why there is opinions of its strength, but I just wanted to clear it up, as it is a great resource for RVers. Tuck it away in your bag of tricks.
Of course, other times might call for screwing things in, and many here seem to be big fans of screws into fiberglass or metal, and that is fine. Each has his preference.
