GeniusRoofSolutions - SolarFlash™ installation on slate roofs

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The SolarFlash™ system is a simple and effective waterproof solution to refitting roofing slates or tiles around a roof bracket when installing solar photovoltaic, or other, panels.
By installing with SolarFlash™, it can help you to ensure that all your installations are MCS 012 compliant.
SolarFlash™ is very easy to install and enables you to do an excellent job and leave the roof with a clean, reliable and weatherproof finish, without any additional expert knowledge or training.
Our installation video shows you step-by-step how to easily and quickly install SolarFlash™.
SolarFlash™ is in use all over the UK by solar installers, housing associations, roofers and developers, as well as in a growing number of countries.
Why you need SolarFlash™
The existing method of dressing a flashing material around the bracket is fundamentally flawed, as the bracket moves and in doing so can move the flashing material, which can potentially lead to damaged or cracked slates.
This impacts on the weathertightness of the roof and means that the installation is not MCS 012 compliant.
Important points when using SolarFlash™ with slates:
• Bracket elbow widths should be at least 30mm to enable the bracket to clear the roofing material.
• Installers frequently attempt to flash an area larger than necessary. The course of slates beneath the fixed bracket must be replaced, thereby only requiring a small hole (where the elbow of the bracket protrudes) to be flashed - the SolarFlash™ then covers this.
• Any flashing material should not be in contact with the bracket when interwoven with the roofing material as the bracket is a moveable projection from the roof and has to be allowed to move without causing potential damage to the roofing material. SolarFlash™ is designed to give clearance around the bracket, thereby allowing inevitable bracket movement.
• Fitting the final slates into position must be done using a mechanical fixing per MCS 012. A lead tingle or blob of silicone does not stand up as a long-term repair.
THIS PRODUCT IS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL BRACKETS DESIGNED TO BE FIXED WITH CLEARANCE FROM THE ROOF. IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE WEATHERTIGHTNESS IS MAINTAINED. SOLARFLASH™ ENSURES THE FIXING/FLASHING IS FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH MCS 012 WEATHERTIGHTNESS REQUIREMENTS.
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[@iansutton4624]

Good to see them installed properly instead of screwing brackets straight through the slates 👍🏻

[@emdf59phi]

Music ? Cool composition! Clever install....

[@powernab8457]

at 01:14 had me in stiches when the knock out the slate came out as you could see the already prepared holes🤣🤣😂 Still a great video!

[@iantomo5185]

Nice to see a Brand new roof re done ? New battons new nails new spars beatifull

[@iantomo5185]

Now try it with a old roof .

[@mikewakeford524]

Really tidy installation

[@offgridexplorers951]

What is the minimum pitch you would need to use this system on fibre cements?

[@arnaudmainil6414]

It s so pleasant to see a professional at work

[@garethbrowning5800]

Bond perfectly in line with the rafter underneath !!! Show us how it looks when your not so lucky 🤔

[@fredflintstone1428]

This video is now ten years old. Has this proven a reliable way to fix panels to a slate roof? It looks ideal?

[@raybans8712]

Yes I install solar

[@tonybrooks7113]

I would not advise tying 3 slates in a row. Far better to strip out pyramid style a

[@solarrover9575]

That is a lot of work for one roof hook!

[@lostintime8651]

what other choice do you have?

[@solarrover9575]

Solar Limpet

[@mikecole4952]

@@solarrover9575 Not keen on loading the slates with pressure. Plus the drill holes could fail

[@raybans8712]

You only need to do it this day on the bottom rail really. You have found the rafters then and can follow them up the roof

[@barnabypocock606]

Hi. Can you give some info on the brackets you use. I can't find these anywhere. ta

[@GeniusRoofSolutions]

Hello, for any further information please contact us via our website:www.geniusroofsolutions.com

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

What’s he doing with that first tool. Looks to be cutting something but what?

[@northeastcorals]

Slate ripper, used to cut the nails holding the slates in place.

[@MrFlatroofer]

What wqs all that about.?

[@contakt23]

nothing to worry about lad.

[@cordeliablakeslee7964]

I did it with the help of Avasva solutions.

[@hc3550]

try this on a 35 tilt roof with 4 guys carrying tools, harnesses and ropes when its 95 degrees F outside. good luck!

[@maxinehardy9411]

stop being a pussy and do the job or find a different one lmao

[@clinteastwood8230]

That will leak as slates suck water back under them . U cut a chunk out down to the nail holes that's where iT will suck up . On old slates you can see the water lines goes like a triangle . Also shouldn't rip slates out in rows as they can swing need to be also triangle too

[@1stinenergylimitedmdevelop533]

Your clue less Not a chance it will leak. Capillary action will not run 150 mm And they are not smooth slates either, rough slates decrease capillary Also the action of adding the plastic tile rather than lead will also add to reduction of capillary action. How can the tiles move on a 45 degrees if nailed 2 times in a fixed position Not 1 nail. I’ve done this job 900 times plus. Not 1 leak Unless you can price it with experience or tell me otherwise

[@numerouno.5445]

What is the hook for?

[@mikecole4952]

Its so a rail to fix to for a solar PV installation

[@badger0888]

@@mikecole4952 Thanks. It was not very obvious -- I watched to the very end just to see how the hook was to be used.

[@1stinenergylimitedmdevelop533]

Unreal

[@johnmclaughlin5581]

4 nails through the middle of the plastic so called flashing. Was it a painter that designed these? What happens if the slate breaks? Water will piss in those 4 holes.

[@northeastcorals]

The nails will be covered by the above course of slates. The only extra nail apart from the slates he puts in is 1 in the middle to hold the flashing in place while fixing the slates, but it is only around 20mm from the slate nails so will be covered by the course above.

[@EcoMan-te4vu]

one down, only 30 more to go! 🤣

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

Please, do away with the annoying background music.

[@freakyscumbag]

Great job until you put 3 straps in a row,why didn’t you diamond it out to one strap it would have taken a matter of minutes

[@northeastcorals]

I agree it would be a better job but I can't see many solar installers spending the time to do that when they have 50 or so brackets to instal unfortunately. In fact I'd be amazed if most would even do a good a job as in this video.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

@@northeastcoralswasn’t this commenter you’re replying to suggesting an alternative that was supposed to be time-saving, not more time-consuming?

[@northeastcorals]

@@Danielle-nz9tn @Danielle-nz9tn I could be wrong as I'm not familiar with the term "diamond it out" but I interpreted it to mean removing a further 3 slates, 2 above the row that receive hooks in the video & then 1 more above those 2 so when replacing them you could nail all the slates (the 2 from the top of the diamond could only be nailed in 1 side hole I guess) then the very last top slate would need 1 hook. 🤷‍♂