Want to install solar energy system in glazed tile roof, the choice of bracket can be too critical. Selection is not good, not only affect the power generation, but also may damage the beautiful glazed tile. In the end, the glazed tile solar stents should be selected? Remember the following points, guaranteed not to step on the pit.
Look at the load-bearing capacity, don’t crush the glazed tile.
Glazed tiles look delicate, in fact, quite “delicate”. Selection bracket must first consider load-bearing, can not put the tile pressure bad. Different glazed tiles, load-bearing capacity is not the same. Some of the old-style glazed tiles, a single piece of thin, limited weight bearing; new-style glazed tiles may be thicker, slightly stronger weight bearing.
Before selecting the bracket, first understand the weight-bearing data of your own glazed tile. If you are not sure, you can find professionals to help test. Bracket design to fit the glazed tile load-bearing, such as lightweight bracket, dispersed force, to avoid the concentration of heavy pressure on a piece of tile. The kind of ill-designed, heavy and hard bracket, it is easy to crack the glazed tile, and later maintenance is a large sum of money.
Pick the appropriate installation method, protect the tile is the key!
Glazed tile surface is smooth, special shape, ordinary bracket installation method simply can not. Choose the bracket to see how it is installed, can it be both stable and do not damage the tile.
Nowadays, there are two common types of bracket: fixture type and hook type. The fixture type bracket is gently clamped from both sides of the glazed tile by special clips, without punching holes and without damaging the tile. It’s like wearing a “protective cover” for glazed tiles, firmly fixing the bracket without damaging the roof structure at the same time. Hook type bracket, on the other hand, follows the shape of the glazed tile and hooks the edge of the tile with a hook, again without damaging the tile.
Never choose the kind of bracket that needs to be installed by drilling holes in the glazed tile. Perforation will destroy the waterproof layer of glazed tile, over time, rainwater seeps in, the roof is prone to leakage, and may also corrode the structure of the house.
Choose the right material, durable and worry-free
The material of the bracket determines how long it can be used. Glazed tiles are generally used in ancient buildings, villas, these good-looking buildings, bracket material selection is not good, easy to rust, deformation, affecting the aesthetics, not to mention, there are also potential safety hazards.
Aluminum alloy is a good choice. Aluminum alloy is light, will not add too much burden to the glazed tile, and strong corrosion resistance. Even if it rains or snows, it is not easy to rust. The surface then undergoes special treatment, with a dozen years, the color and performance will not change much.
Hot-dip galvanized steel bracket can also be considered. Steel itself has high strength, and after the surface is galvanized, the ability to prevent rust is greatly improved. However, steel is heavier than aluminum alloy, so it is more important to pay attention to the load-bearing problem when installing. If you buy a steel bracket with poor galvanization, the galvanized layer will fall off over time, and it will still rust.
Focus on brand reputation, after-sales protection
Don’t be greedy for cheap bracket, just find a small manufacturer’s products. Some low-priced bracket, it seems to save money, but the quality is not guaranteed. Not long, the bracket is loose, deformation, but also have to change, but spend more money.
Choose a well-known, well-reputed brand. These brands are standardized production, product quality through the market test. For example, some people around the installation, feedback is good brand; or online check, we all recommend the brand. And big brand after-sales service is also more reliable, encounter problems, can help solve in time.
Glazed tile solar racking well chosen, both to make the solar energy system stable power generation, but also does not destroy the roof aesthetics. When you choose more comparisons, from the load-bearing, installation methods, materials, brands, these aspects of careful consideration. If you really can’t decide, find a professional solar installation team to consult, let them help out, so that the selected bracket is correct.
