Installing Solar Mount on Tile Roof in Southern CA. Easy DIY
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@daves62762 ай бұрын
You the man. Thank you. Great video. You answered all my questions in 15 mins.
@MartiA19735 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats a skilled individual with pride in his trade when it come to a quality job. Don't tell me you have been doing something for forty years - show me you care. Well done
@sorryrocco2 жыл бұрын
Why whos skilled
@Alexz_Archivz Жыл бұрын
Great video, I will use this as my how-to/go-to tutorial… I just wish you made a part 2 to see you continue your work. I would’ve enjoyed watching the rest.
@Mt3Dpdrtk Жыл бұрын
Use screws
@Mark_Chandler2 жыл бұрын
well done, might take a while, but you have piece of mind that the integrity of the roof is intact. I doubt a hired contractor is going to take the time.
@kdub16662 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do a video. The goop helps limit leaks but I bet the next roofer curses you like no one else. :)
@nomercy43382 жыл бұрын
I am having solar panels installed this week with the same type of roof tiles.. I hope the hell I get you or someone that installs them like you are doing it with the perfection and quality you are doing. Excellent work. I can now sleep better tonight knowing how this is suppose to be done right. I will be watching the installer!. Thanks for the great video.
@robertdeming18025 жыл бұрын
Excellent video ! Thanks for showing the details of the roof bracket installation.
@williamgrissom90222 жыл бұрын
My Monier concrete tiles look similar in NorCal. Should only stand on the ends of the tiles to avoid cracking them, though this guy is slimmer than me. My tiles are hung on wood battens w/ no nails, so easy to slide out. Tar-paper isn't right (meant for hot-mopped asphalt) though CA codes still require/suggest it under tiles. Water gets under the tiles from wind and capillary action, then pools on the wood battens (or tiles) to destroy the tar-paper and rot the battens. I had to re-do my fairly-new roof since multiple leaks in all sections. I used better polymer underlayment and stand-off redwood battens from Boral which allow drainage and airflow under them. Good that you seal all penetrations thru the tar-paper. Many youtubes show no sealing of the cable penetrations, so no wonder many solar panel installs soon experience leaks which can destroy a home. Best to also dab silicone sealant in the nail holes, to gain another 1" of effective overlap.
@nightingalefalls98795 жыл бұрын
You are what makes America Great. Thank you.
@blissfulbeka8 жыл бұрын
You should totally use this video. "Why? You know why."
@bendy18084 жыл бұрын
we had a tile cement roof and are on a budjet and to save money on mounting brackets we just had small mount brackets on the solars and just drilled through the tile put bolt through and siliconed the bolt on inside of roof so no leaking and drilled a hole in tile and just put the solar wire through the hole and siliconed it in done in no time
@normanpouch6 жыл бұрын
In Uk, the screws have far larger head 6mm screw with auger bit and 16mm head. We don't mastic but good idea. Yes, we cut tiles well done a good job. Time-consuming. Plus we have 2-3mm gap bottonm of bracket to tile.
@itz_vulego._.79414 жыл бұрын
finally found instruction for cement roof -excellent.
@Davesivak7 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you for taking the time to provide this informational video
@movementlegend38452 жыл бұрын
cover it up like nobody business! - Love it. thanks brother
@djatiecitra2 жыл бұрын
thats cement or asphalt?
@RobertLiamWhyte2 жыл бұрын
That bracket will still be in place at the end of the universe
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
I hope so! Thanks for the comment and compliment.
@TheMiddleManagement4 жыл бұрын
8:06, advice for life
@josepeixoto3384 Жыл бұрын
i like it, neat and no new leaks for sure
3 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful job
@alexk674517 күн бұрын
I wish I could put some sealant from the bucket to make it waterproof, but I have nothing under the tiles. I have only few wooden planks on which tiles are sitting. But the good thing is that I have only every 2nd or 3rd row nailed and they sitting well and as result it is easy to open roof, put wires and close it back. But I'm not sure in my case to put panels on the house. I think I'd rather put on a carport which has same roof as the house but if some leaks on carport that's not a big issue.
@GQ-jr5ro5 жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for the time to shoot the video.
@chevaliercognac875711 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for video! Now I will do it myself too!
@edbouhl31005 жыл бұрын
The owner approach - do it so you don’t have to ever do it again. (Labor intensive, so prohibitory expensive to have tradesperson do it this way)
@jimsjacob6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the really great info. Just talking about the feasibility of doing this myself and was wondering about the roof penetrations. Unfortunate camera work and the wind noise drowned out some of your commentary, but still, really great info. Thanks!
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, this was my first video with my sons best effort on the phone camera. Let me know what you missed and I can help fill in the gaps. I will be looking for messages from now on.
@Walter4662 жыл бұрын
YOU JUST NEVER KNOW
@inomniaparatus30275 жыл бұрын
Awesome job and keep up the good work
@roynexus64 жыл бұрын
That was helpful! Thank you for posting this.
@paulcalif Жыл бұрын
Great video, much simpler than I thought. Did you do the entire solar system yourself? That's what I'm considering. I have so many questions, but you answered the first one. Thanks for an excellent video. I had no problem hearing and seeing everything. Your son did a great job with the camera.
@cainweber1978 Жыл бұрын
So for the electrical bit see Will Prowse. This is awesome I agree.
@benkanobe75004 жыл бұрын
I have the same roof here in Socal. I need to mount 4 large panels. Could you show us more of how to mount the rail/track system? And, how to mount the panels to the rail/track system? This a very helpful KZbin and I am going to do my roof exactly like this.Thank You!
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I didn’t film that part, but I am sure you can find that elsewhere. I used Iron Ridge, and went overboard on that too. Good luck
@scottgordon17812 жыл бұрын
very cool tks , glad I have struts not nails , MDF under the roof , unheard of here in RSA :-) , food for thought :-)
@keepingup29523 жыл бұрын
You're the best!
@michaellloyd8504 Жыл бұрын
Hey I know it's been 6 six years bit have you made it to the second tile foot yet??
@drdremd4 жыл бұрын
Super informative, thank you!
@tulio3571 Жыл бұрын
thank you.
@Fashion_X Жыл бұрын
nice watching for me! good man hardworking
@babyboy61794 жыл бұрын
great job
@minicooper62963 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tamho8383 Жыл бұрын
Very good video, you are smart and did a good job where you get the brackets?
@arpfre4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to install an off grid system to my house. I told them where to go with their smart meters, consequently I can not hook up a solar system to the grid because of it. I have so many questions. But first, what is your safety rope secured to on that roof?
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
I have a very secure and tight rope all along the peak of the top of my roof. Then my safety line slides across that rope as needed. The length of safety line attached to me is adjustable, depending on where I am on the roof. In this video, there is another Lowe section of roof behind me.
@iqbalbawa88753 жыл бұрын
Hi I really liked your video you explained it really well.
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jesse14416 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know they used studs on roofs? Also, MDF for roof sheathing must a new thing too?? Roof attachments with flashing components are the way to go. I would love to see the rest of the install.
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I am hearing about wanting the rest of the install a lot. I didn’t video it as I did find most of it online. This part I couldn’t find anywhere. Hope it went well for you.
@jtc10912 жыл бұрын
I can appreciate the DYI but way over kill
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Again, thats my point. do it right! Best of luck
@thesolarhouse57204 жыл бұрын
Nice
@thegoat4841 Жыл бұрын
Do you know the name of the stud finder you used ?
@metcaelfe10 ай бұрын
Safety includes ear protection too kids
@markrainford1219 Жыл бұрын
Using a stud finder through roofing felt? You can literally see/feel where the rafters are.
@marcushuston3590 Жыл бұрын
Franklin stud finder
@shurikadze Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! What is the mount used here?
@bigjeep219510 ай бұрын
How do you do it when no one is filming?
@coffeedollsvp Жыл бұрын
How far apart are those brackets suppose to be place?
@gtbigdog35072 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thanks for the comment. Hope it helps.
@georgesackinger20022 жыл бұрын
Why are you putting the racks horizonal when the ones in the background are vertical? If this is for alignment, doesn't the vertical slots allow adjustment for accurate horizonal mounting?
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Depending on how your roof space is, it is OK to mix and match panel placement. It may only matter aesthetically. Thanks for the comment
@juliososa6112 жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to complete this job back then?
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
About 3 weekends with some weekday evenings mixed in. Great question. Thanks for asking.
@justinshinn6218 Жыл бұрын
In California, do they inspect every step? Or one inspection after the install is complete? Do they count the railing system anchors and check if you flashed correctly? About to start my DIY, but permitting is taking forever. I might start my anchors soon.
@josepeixoto3384 Жыл бұрын
you mean to say that they interfere with YOUR own installation if it is totally off grid ,in CA? they want to come and inspect that?!
@mikeroberts84122 жыл бұрын
Thank you, really helpful video
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mikeroberts84122 жыл бұрын
@@TheMarkpay It helped me understand the process and I have just finished my own installation in the UK.
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeroberts8412 CONGRATULATIONS!
@johan-zs8nc Жыл бұрын
When you applied that massive amount of tar over and over again it reminded me of those people who have OCD that wash their hands 20 times and open and shut the door over and over again just to be sure.....
@robertito_dobbs3 жыл бұрын
Not that anyone cares, but those are not Quick Mounts, those are Ironridge or QuickScrew tile hooks. :)
@johanleonardoacostavasquez16443 жыл бұрын
The thing is a Studfinder!
@nobertbume8413 жыл бұрын
job well done
@darlenebarcelo3755 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link to where I can find the brackets to mount to the roof?
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response. No, sorry. I got them online hopefully you found some a year ago. Let me know if you haven’t done it yet, and I could maybe dig up some receipts
@davidrubio26872 жыл бұрын
Anyone can tell the name or brand of that stud finder, can’t find it in Costco website
@bkuethen7 жыл бұрын
Would you be available for some consulting in SoCal? I'm looking to install myself and have some questions.
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Yes I would, but sorry I didn’t see this and answer you 3 years ago. I have helped 7 others with solar installs now.
@alxbr2 жыл бұрын
Trabalho muito bom
@dialecticalmonist34052 жыл бұрын
If I do this myself and it is done 100% correct, will the inspector care that it was done DIY? Or will they require it be done by licensed pros?
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Not in my case. The inspector didn't care who installed everything, they just inspect for things being done correctly.
@dialecticalmonist34052 жыл бұрын
@@TheMarkpay How would they ever know that you drilled the screw square into the rafter board?
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
@@dialecticalmonist3405 inspectors don’t care if it is in the rafter or not actually. They are inspecting for placement of panels, other codes and electrical.
@user-zy3ur5kp5n7 ай бұрын
I wonder, if you put enough Backson....? LOL.
@NotMrSpielberg10 ай бұрын
are u close to rancho cucamonga, maybe u can help me install ;)
@sempertard3 жыл бұрын
5 years late to the party here. Are there permit issue you gotta deal with as far as DIY?
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Nope, depending on your city, mine didn't care at all here in CA.
@viper737f166 жыл бұрын
Who's gonna give me my 14 minutes of life back ?.....
@TheMarkpay3 жыл бұрын
Family.... what do you do with them! Any suggestions?
@egorskavysh92087 жыл бұрын
You can learn more about it on INPLIX website.
@fordsrmaster2 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the brackets and rails?
@noblece Жыл бұрын
still waiting for that answer as well
@flowerpt Жыл бұрын
Listen at 13:30 - can't post links.
@berkannyetis6 жыл бұрын
Thomas the train? Anyone?
@LWCA863 жыл бұрын
im glad I'm not the only one that heard that lol
@shantayprueeissen89146 жыл бұрын
I did something similar with Avasva solutions.
@johnjohnson28552 жыл бұрын
There’s gotta be a better mounting system than what your using. If not what a pain in the ass.
@paleashail72652 жыл бұрын
So confident and yet so wrong.
@culllaticiqsu836 жыл бұрын
I think you can see how to make it on Avasva . This is just an advice ;)
@sorryrocco2 жыл бұрын
Your a cowboy ( not a fella on a horse with a large hat and a rope) the other kind.
@Mt3Dpdrtk Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t use nails
@jaredwade9600 Жыл бұрын
Just pull the tile up, pry bar unnecessary
@britanyfitzgerald9111 Жыл бұрын
Dude that takes way to long just get it out lol
@dan24696 жыл бұрын
Really?? 15 minutes to do one tile bracket? Must have taken ages to finish the whole thing lol. Crow bars, tar, silicone, hammer... so unnecessary!
@wantafastz286 жыл бұрын
Yeah, because explaining to someone how and why he does it, takes just as long as if he wasn't making a video at all...
@Flavius-Tech5 жыл бұрын
Way too much overdue a simple task. :) The gravity will beat your extra measures :) , Water cannot flow upward to your roof.
@ronguadagnin64465 жыл бұрын
DONT BET...Capillary action
@MachuPichuu4 жыл бұрын
um, high speed winds maybe? Monsoons? they say on tile roofs they don't barely keep the water off the underlayment at all.
@shantellamend89867 жыл бұрын
You should go to Inplix if you'd like to make it by yourselfs guys.
@myfirstnamemylastname19922 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I don’t work with you
@myfirstnamemylastname19922 жыл бұрын
10 min on one foot
@adelbazzi32822 жыл бұрын
Hey There. I would like to talk to you about doing a job for us in Southern California. Please contact me when you have a moment. Thanks.
@TheMarkpay2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, late reply, but I have done my share of installations, and I am not interested in doing any more. Best of luck.