The Protea Bracket fits most trapezoidal sheet profiles, including preassembled foam-core panels (IMPs - Insulated Metal Panels).
Protea Bracket is mounted directly onto the crown of the trapezoidal sheet using stainless-capped screws (provided) or Bulb-Tite rivets (sold separately). It has been rigorously tested for load-to-failure results in sheeting only.
Pair with the PVKIT® for a rail-less solution – also ideal for both side-bolted and bottom-bolted rail mounting.
For PV installations with extreme snow load conditions (see load tables for limitations).
Be sure to check out the many other features on the bracket overview page.
Exposed-Fastened Trapezoidal
Use to attach bottom-bolted rail, while providing height-adjustability.
Use to attach side-bolted rail, height-adjustable, L-Foot included.
Use to attach PVKIT (direct-attach™) for a lighter-weight solution.
Do not use an additional “L” foot with Protea Bracket. Added height increases moment arm resulting in an unstable assembly.
Secure through the holes using the stainless-capped, self-piercing S-5! fasteners or Bulb-Tite rivets. The Protea Bracket is mounted directly onto the sides of the crown of the roof panel, enabling module or rail attachment anywhere along the ribs.
Lapped Rib Installation Advisory
Due to variations in lapped ribs and sealant placement, installing these brackets on a lapped rib of trapezoidal panel profiles is not generally recommended. If your application requires fixing to a lapped rib, please contact our support team at [email protected].
*See more detailed installation instructions in the PDF download below.
Due to variations in lapped ribs and sealant placement, installing these brackets on a lapped rib of trapezoidal panel profiles is not generally recommended. If your application requires fixing to a lapped rib, please contact our support team at [email protected].
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S-5! brackets feature integrated sealant reservoirs to prevent over-compression of the seal and to protect the sealant from UV degradation. No risky, field applied sealants are ever used. No need to source sealant materials. Instead, you get permanence, convenience, maintenance freedom, ease of installation, a complete assembly, and peace of mind.
Double Seal
EPDM factory-seal is used on sheeting-only attached brackets that mount on roof ribs or corrugations out of the drainage plane. This creates a “double-seal” by way of the EPDM washer on the fasteners from above and the pre-applied EPDM on the feet of the bracket from below.
Triple Seal
A watertight, factory-applied, 60-year butyl polymer seal is used on our brackets that attach to the decking or structure in the drainage plane of the roof. This butyl polymer along with the EPDM seal on the fasteners forms what we call a “triple seal”. The first seal is formed by the washer on the fastener from the top side. The second seal is the butyl polymer beneath the feet of the bracket, and the third is formed as the fastener is driven into the substrate, pulling butyl polymer into the threads of the fastener.
No, it will deteriorate with exposure and can then do more harm than good.
S-5! brackets are designed for exposed-fastened, trapezoidal rib and corrugated metal roof profiles. We offer both top-fix and bottom-fix brackets to support multiple installer preferences while providing water-tight roof mounting applications.
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Engineered metal buildings have steel purlins. Post-frame buildings generally have wood purlins. Residential and light commercial wood frame construction generally has wood deck.