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Demolition Ranch Adds 3.84 kW of Solar with S-5! Protea™ Bracket

S-5! provided a fully engineered, weathertight solar mounting solution for an exposed-fastened metal roof in rural Texas.

Case Studies / Demolition Ranch
LOCATION Boerne, Texas
INDUSTRY Commercial
CUSTOMER Demolition Ranch HQ
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS ICC-ES | IAPMO / UES (Solar)

The Challenge

There is no electricity on the property. Installing electrical service was not a viable option, so the owner set out to build an off-the-grid facility. His total power needs included LED lighting, power tools, a mini-split air conditioning system, a small refrigerator and a small water pump. The challenge was to find a corrosion-resistant solar mounting solution for the building’s exposed-fastened metal roof profile that would withstand the area’s heavy rain and winds. The installer needed a solar mounting solution that was lightweight and compact to transport.

Project Stats

Demolition Ranch is the largest firearms channel on YouTube, receiving around a million views every day, and since its inception in 2011, it has amassed nearly 11 million subscribers. On location at the show’s gun range just north of San Antonio, is a newly constructed metal building housing supplies such as paint and ammo for making YouTube videos. Due to the ranch’s remote location, the owner wished to build an off-the-grid building featuring a 3.84 kW rooftop solar array.

3.84 kW

Solar PV system size

24

Protea Bracket attachments

12

Solar modules installed 

Demolition Ranch HQ – Case Study

The Solution

Twelve solar panels were installed on the south-facing roof with room for additional panels on the remaining roof, should the owner choose to install additional solar at a later date. A versatile bracket for mounting solar PV to trapezoidal metal roof profiles, the fully preassembled Protea Bracket fastens into the sheeting and features an adjustable attachment base to accommodate different roof profiles and module attachment options. Its preapplied EPDM gasket with peel-and-stick adhesive makes installation a snap, ensuring accurate and secure placement and a weather-proof fit. And since the Protea Bracket is lightweight, it made transporting a cinch. Made of aluminum, the bracket enables a corrosion-free attachment.

3:12

Roof slope

26 Gauge

Exposed-fastened metal roof

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“It is well known in the industry that S-5! is the leader in metal roof attachments. We chose the Protea Bracket because it came highly recommended to us for this project. We were surprised at how quick and easy it was to install, and it provided the weathertight solution we were seeking. We have been using S-5! ever since.”

Brandon Jones

| Co-Founder, Earth Smart solar

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