Installing Solar Thermal Collectors
26Nov
15Nov
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors To A Metal Roof?
How Do I Mount Solar Collectors to a Metal Roof?SunMaxx makes it easy! No need for roof penetrations. We have clamps that mount directly on the seam of a metal roof, making installation quick and painless!
05Sep
Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations?
Can I Mount Solar Thermal Collectors On A Flat Roof Without Roof Penetrations?Yes you can. Collectors can be attached to our ballast system, which uses the weight of standard patio blocks to hold the collectors in place. Wind load calculations must be done by an...
05Sep
How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters?
How Can I Match Up Collector Connections On A Roof With The Rafters?
26Apr
What is the best angle to position my collectors?
This answer depends on what you are trying to accomplish. For simple Domestic Hot Water systems you should try and position you collectors at the same angle as your latitude. For systems that are tied into the home heating system, as in a combisystem, you...
18Apr
What is more important, postioning the collectors for maximum aesthetic appeal or maximum solar gain?
Do you want to make this system perform to its highest ability or should it look nice and fit thearchitecture of the house?We have all seen those albatrosses on the roof that are cantilevered at a compound angle to geta few extra BTU's at the...
01Apr
How do I attach solar panels to my shingle roof without causing leaks?
Our ConnectMaxx roof hooks are designed for any roof. We suggest that each be attached directly into a rafter using two Simpson Strong-Drive screws. Roof caulk can be used to seal these penetrations. (One installer we know used butyl rubber.) Our concave X-mount flashing then...
01Apr