Lesson 1
S-5! Standing Seam Metal Roof Solar Install
S-5! Standing Seam Metal Roof Solar Install
Presenters:
Shawn Haddock, VP Operations
Mark Gies, Director of Strategy and Market Development
Description:
At S-5! we put our money where our mouth is when it comes to the environmental benefits of the solar products we sell. In 2021 we installed 202 kW on top of our new manufacturing plant expansion in Iowa Park, Texas. Armed with nothing more than S-5!’s DirectAttach™ PVKIT® and S-5-T Mini Clamps, solar modules were installed under the tough Texas heat and we captured it all on video.
Installing rooftop solar without rails is gaining increasing traction in the industry, and a metal roof is the best place to install this way. “Why?” You may ask. Because “rails” are already embedded in your metal roof. With direct-attach solar mounting, you use the seams or ribs as the rails.
In this hands-on view of a real project and installation, Mark and Shawn will discuss the do’s and don’ts of installing solar on a metal roof. They’ll cover the benefits of pairing solar with metal, including material and labor cost savings and most importantly the easier logistics that come with rail-less mounting, because there is no need to transport and lift rails up onto the roof. Join us on our virtual walk-through of our solar installation and gain insight to take back to use on your next project.
Takeaways from this lesson:
- What is needed and preparation steps for a medium commercial solar project.
- Best practices to install solar using S-5!’s PVKIT on a standing seam roof.
- Gain insight and best practices for wire management and other installation details…….soup to nuts.
Shawn Haddock
Shawn Haddock has been with S-5! since its inception and has held many titles over the years. With a background in steel erection and metal roof installation, he stays actively engaged as a field technician working shoulder-to-shoulder with contractors and installers. Inside the office, Shawn manages four departments: Warranty & Product Support, Layout & Design, Video Production and Information Technology.
Mark Gies
Mark joined S-5! in 2019 and is responsible for the business development of S-5!’s solar product line along with managing a number of distributor, EPC and solar installer accounts. In addition, he provides leadership and support to product management and new product development initiatives.
He is an out-of-the-box thinker who is passionate about renewable energy, especially solar energy, and enjoys bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. He is also passionate about doing his part to evolve the solar industry through involvement in numerous industry-wide committees and events.
Mark has an extraordinary ability to understand complex issues and translate them into laymen’s terms. He especially enjoys troubleshooting and problem solving, from helping customers tackle technical hurdles to developing new products that solve problems in the marketplace. When he is not at work, Mark enjoys outdoor sports including alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and hiking.