Flat Roof Orientation

The s flex leichtmount rail mounting system for framed pv modules is the ideal solution for flat roofs up to a maximum pitch of 5 even with a low load bearing capacity.

Flat roof orientation.

Only top manufacturers give warranties on panels installed at an angle of fewer than two degrees. The archetypal flat roof even today is largely associated with the mid century modern aesthetic. An optimum tilt angle and orientation of your solar panels on a flat roof will ensure top energy production performance of your system. No alteration must be higher than the existing roof.

From the outset a building is deemed elementally minimalist based on its elongated form and perfectly linear roof. Solar panels are most effective when installed on south facing roofs. Both versions the system s for the traditional south facing orientation and the ew variant for maximum east west coverage deliver outstanding economy. The direction that your roof faces also referred to as the azimuth angle is the primary factor determining how much sunshine your solar panels will see over the course of the day.

An easy way to determine the direction that your roof faces is to use google maps. Side facing windows must be obscure glazed with any opening to be made 1 7 m above the floor. Of course flat roofs are not flat but have a very slight roof pitch of between 1 4 to 1 2 per foot.