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  1. B

    PV roof brackets on interlocking slate effect tiles

    Hi all, I surveyed a property today for a PV install and the tiles are slate looking interlocking tiles. They are as thin as slate, and all nailed down. I do not want to use anchor bolts due to the weatherproofing problems. Just wondered if anyone has fitted a system to a roof like this and...
  2. S

    How Much Extra for slate?

    How much extra is everyone charging for slate over tiled roofs? We get so many I sometimes forget to add a bit fo extra cost on.
  3. S

    Best method to fit Panel to slate roof.

    Hi. The PV array I'm considering will be fitted to our recently-built garage roof. It has real slate (Spanish, I think), 600mmx300mm (I think - I can confirm tomorrow...), each fixed with two nails. Some of the potential installers who came out to quote have warned against using certain fixing...
  4. S

    frame on slate

    A job ive looked at is on a slate roof the owner has proposed to design an aluminium frame which will bolt to the two chimneys in the middle of the roof then bolt to the underside of the gutter onto the house. Can the array be bolted to a secure frame which is fixed to the house rather than the...
  5. R

    Slate roofs and Competent persons scheme - response to a query from BiggsSolar

    Hi BiggsSolar I have read many of your posts and you come across as a professional person who wants to do the right thing, both for your customers, and your own peace of mind - so respect. With regard to your post this is what I think, it’s my personal opinion for what it’s worth. I hope you...
  6. SolarCity

    Fixing to slate tile roofs

    I know this subject has been discussed many times on this forum but I thought I'd bring it up again seeing as I've got four jobs to do next week, all with slate tiles. I was just wondering how other installers are going about it. I'll let you know how I'm doing it and feel free to comment or...
  7. B

    Fixing to new slate roof

    I quoted and got a job to put solar pv and thermal on a (demolish and) new build with straightforward interlocking concrete tiles. However I have had an email mentioning in passing that they have changed to Marley Duo Edgemere interlocking slates! I have used Schuco anchors to date on other...
  8. D

    Blue slate tiles fixings

    Hi All, Anybody have a good method of fixing system to roofs with CIPS construction and Blue slate tiles on ? Thanks Dusty
  9. S

    Foam gaskets for double sockets on uneven walls

    Does anyone know where I can get foam gaskets for double sockets to take up the slack when mounting a double socket on an uneven surface? A client has bought some v.nice flat brushed chrome sockets, but he bought them online & they didn't come with gaskets. They are to be mounted on a reclaimed...
  10. M

    mounting pv panels on slate roof

    I have just achieved mcs accreditation and have been asked to install a system on a slate roof. I am aware that some installers drill the slates and use sealed bolts to fix the mounting rails, I'm not overly keen on drilling someones slate roof and was wondering weather there is an alternative...
  11. C

    Now, I don't usually slate women drivers but....

    Check out this ****head... http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=5eb_1292710094
  12. G

    mounting systems for welsh slate roof

    How would you mount a pv system to welsh slate. The slate is so thin and they are nailed in so they can't be slid up. Probably a silly question but any help is appreciated. A link or a picture would be great if possible.
  13. Dan

    ContractorForum: Pre-Sealing Riven Slate floor tiles: Hi, I'm looking at laying s

    ContractorForum: Pre-Sealing Riven Slate floor tiles: Hi, I'm looking at laying some slate floor tiles. I have a few questio.. http://------/5IOBjz More... Follow us on Twitter.

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