Snow Guard FAQs and Common Misconceptions
What is a rooftop snow avalanche, and how does one form? What makes a sudden release of snowpack potentially damaging and dangerous? Is there a real difference in the two main types of snow guards on the market, and how do you know you’re getting…
Solar PV Return on Investment (ROI) – How Your Roof and Mounting System Impacts How Much Money You Make
Presenters: S-5!’s Director of Product Development, Mark Gies S-5’s Director of Sales, Greg Cowlishaw Description: There are many reasons to install solar, and more and more one of the big reasons is to make money. With the cost of solar at all-time lows and…
Upside-Down Tips and Techniques: Rail-less Solar Wire Management on Metal Roofs
Presenters: S-5!’s Director of Solar Business, Mark Gies S-5’s Vice President of Research & Development, Dustin Haddock Description: Installing solar PV on metal roofs is easier and less costly with a rail-less mounting solution vs. rail-based systems. With 80% less racking material, simpler logistics…
GraceWay Sports Center
GraceWay Sports Center Reduces Their Carbon Footprint Switching to Solar Using RibBracket IV™ Project at a Glance Location Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Industry Sports Facility Customer Graceway Sports Centre The products allow us to increase our stability and rigidity on the roof. Since we…
EV Charging Station
An off-grid, Mountain-top Community Utilizes PVKIT® For Electric Charging Station! “When it comes to solar technology, living in harsh weather conditions demands high quality, fit-for-purpose products. The PVKIT rail-less mounting system and range of brackets are suitable for all roof types and weather conditions. This…
Installing Optimizers and other MLPEs with Solar on Metal Roofs
Presenters: S-5!’s Director of Solar Business, Mark Gies S-5’s Vice President of Research & Development, Dustin Haddock Description: Optimizers and other Module Level Power Electronics are becoming more and more commonplace on solar installations. For residential and small-scale commercial projects, you are as likely to…
How to Easily Install Rooftop Utilities With GRipperFix®
Presenter: S-5!’s Product Development Engineer, Jon Moss Course Description: What is the best way to attach rooftop utilities to standing seam and exposed-fastened metal roofing? Is there a solution that’s versatile enough to work with a variety of applications? And can it be done without…
Why Use Snow Retention on Exposed-Fastened Roofs?
Presenter: S-5!’s Director of Distributor Development, David Stahler Course Description: Year-after-year rooftop avalanches cause hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury and even death. The best way to mitigate avalanche danger and reduce liability caused by sliding snow and ice is by…
Why Use Snow Retention on Exposed-Fastened Roofs?
Presenter: S-5!’s Director of Distributor Development, David Stahler Course Description: Year-after-year rooftop avalanches cause hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury and even death. The best way to mitigate avalanche danger and reduce liability caused by sliding snow and ice is by…
