Structural Assessment for Solar Roof Tiles

SOLAR ROOF & SOLAR FARM

Solar Roof  

Our investigative experts are competent to assess the structural adequacy of existing structural health in order to set the limits for additional loadings induced due to the installation of solar panels and any other types of equipment.Undoubtedly, solar roof tiles are in trend, and one way around them is excellent for the environment. However, it might not be suitable for the building as they are cumbersome and place the additional load on the roof. Our inspection team and structural engineers will assess the condition of the building and give you a proper evaluation. Nonetheless, it is great to have a solar panel roof only when the beneath supporting structure is strong enough to take the additional loadings. We also offer project management services.

Solar Roof and structural assessment

Through a site visit and analysis of satellite imagery, a detailed assessment of the roof will be conducted to identify obstacles, roof type and orientations. Optimum and appropriate roof areas for the installation of solar PV arrays will be identified and recommended.A specialist engineer will then determine the optimal panel layout suited to that building and provide a Solar Array Installation Engineering Certificate specifying how and where the solar panels should be installed.As part of the assessment, MAAC will recommend appropriate mounting options (i.e. pitched, flush-mounted or tracking arrays) specific to your site and building type based on the general recommendations made by our structural engineer associate.

Potential problems arise because each roof-mounted solar installation is unique.There are four critical factors that need to be considered before installing a roof-mounted solar system in order to minimise these risks.
•   Wind Region & Terrain Category•   Building type, use & location•   Specific Array Installation Factors•   Roof Structure