Juan David Payares, CEO, PayOli Solar, Florida
The partnership and support from S-5! is very helpful. Asking for feedback helps a lot. You’re quick to
respond; ...
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Juan David Payares, CEO, PayOli Solar, Florida
The partnership and support from S-5! is very helpful. Asking for feedback helps a lot. You’re quick to
respond; you’re on it all of the time; your product development is spot on. You are always thinking
what’s next—how can we help our partners from where we are today; how do we improve our product
and how do we take it to the next level. That part of the partnership, we love. It carries a long way.
As far as the product itself, it’s amazing. When we first started using it, I thought how do we streamline
this process so our installers actually embrace it. The guidance provided and the detail on the
installation instructions and installation videos really came in very handy.
Juan David Payares, CEO, PayOli Solar, Florida
Steve Ray, COO, Essex Power Corporation, Canada
Our business builds solar PV systems, including many megawatts of rooftop solar. We’ve been using S-
5! direct-attach™ PVKIT and ...
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Steve Ray, COO, Essex Power Corporation, Canada
Our business builds solar PV systems, including many megawatts of rooftop solar. We’ve been using S-
5! direct-attach™ PVKIT and clamps successfully for more than 10 years without ever penetrating or
otherwise damaging a roof. Having used S-5! for so long, we’ve watched the evolution of the products,
which have only gotten better and better throughout the years. When it comes to metal roofs, we trust
and will always use S-5!...set ‘em and forget ‘em....
Steve Ray, COO, Essex Power Corporation, Canada
Tim Cusson, VP of Business Development, Parallel Products, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The S-5! PVKITs and S-5-V Mini clamps really work well on the type of buildings we generally use in ...
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Tim Cusson, VP of Business Development, Parallel Products, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The S-5! PVKITs and S-5-V Mini clamps really work well on the type of buildings we generally use in the
recycling business, which are prefab standing seam metal roofs. The installation was much faster than
we anticipated. It was a really short learning curve and a really clean installation. If you take a bird’s eye
view, the system is clean and attractive; it almost looks like an extension of the building. S-5! direct-
attach™ looks natural, not obtrusive, built-in, sleek and low-profile. It was a pleasure working with S-5!
Communication was great. You helped us understand the product and identify the correct products for
the job. S-5! is a great product, and I would highly recommend it.
Tim Cusson, VP of Business Development, Parallel Products, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Jose Payares, COO, PayOli Solar, Florida
With S-5! preassembled components, you know where you’re mounting, where the micro location is; it
makes a big difference. ...
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Jose Payares, COO, PayOli Solar, Florida
With S-5! preassembled components, you know where you’re mounting, where the micro location is; it
makes a big difference. Once our installers got the gist of it, they were totally on board and commented
let’s do this; this makes more sense.
—Jose Payares, COO, PayOli Solar, Florida
Aman Jain, Contract Administrator, CC Pines
The goal was to minimize logistics by substituting a traditional rail system for mounting PV modules, and the S-5! PVKIT ...
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Aman Jain, Contract Administrator, CC Pines
The goal was to minimize logistics by substituting a traditional rail system for mounting PV modules, and the S-5! PVKIT is one of the best-suited products for fulfilling these requirements. The PVKIT is an easy-to-handle and easy-to-install product, saving the logistics team from dealing with large shipments and the site team from spending hours installing a rail system. Another distinct advantage is the S-5-K Grip eliminates the need to puncture the roof for PV installations.
Aman Jain, Contract Administrator, CC Pines
Glen Morris, Principal, SolarQuip; General Manager, Smart Energy Lab; Operations Manager, Moora Moora Community Microgrid
When it comes to solar technology, living in harsh weather conditions demands high-quality, fit-for-purpose products. The PVKIT rail-less mounting system ...
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Glen Morris, Principal, SolarQuip; General Manager, Smart Energy Lab; Operations Manager, Moora Moora Community Microgrid
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 simple, secure and economical solution requires minimal components and comes with a lifetime warranty designed to outlast your roof. There’s a real sense of ownership with every S-5! solar product so you know quality is world-class and has been engineered with a solution for the solar industry in mind.
Glen Morris, Principal, SolarQuip; General Manager, Smart Energy Lab; Operations Manager, Moora Moora Community Microgrid
Edward Bennison, Head of Growth & Partnerships, Prana Energy, Australia
Without the S-5! products, the project would not have been possible. We would have had to construct a double-rail system ...
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Edward Bennison, Head of Growth & Partnerships, Prana Energy, Australia
Without the S-5! products, the project would not have been possible. We would have had to construct a double-rail system with L-feet over purlins and adjustments; then cross rail, to make it work. S-5! made it faster and more practical to complete the job with a workable design and engineered solution specific to the project and without all that fuss. We would recommend S-5! and have had great success doing complex installations that otherwise wouldn’t have been practical to install, which has saved us on costs and time.
Edward Bennison, Head of Growth & Partnerships, Prana Energy, Australia
Lavern Zimmerman, AB Martin
At AB Martin, only the highest quality products will do, and we like to recommend products that we ourselves use. ...
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Lavern Zimmerman, AB Martin
At AB Martin, only the highest quality products will do, and we like to recommend products that we ourselves use. With S-5! products, you can be confident that the clamps will hold for the long term, unlike glue-on products. Most S-5! clamp designs also use zero-penetration technology to maintain roof integrity and avoid leaks. We highly recommend S-5! clamps and snow retention systems for any roofing job.
Lavern Zimmerman, AB Martin
Mark O’Shea, Owner, Frontier Electrical, Albany, New Zealand
We strive to align our brand with the desires of the architects and the designers with whom we work, as ...
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Mark O’Shea, Owner, Frontier Electrical, Albany, New Zealand
We strive to align our brand with the desires of the architects and the designers with whom we work, as we are a known provider of market-leading technologies. We never substitute on quality because we know the products we install will stand the test of time, and the warranties in place will make our customers happy. S-5! is our mounting system of choice. A lot of thought and research has gone into the S-5! product—simple things like how it's designed and put together, the materials used and how it makes the installer's life so much easier. There's really no other system! For us, it is either S-5! or nothing.
Mark O’Shea, Owner, Frontier Electrical, Albany, New Zealand
John Hoffman, CEO, SunGreen Systems Inc.
SunGreen Systems specializes in challenging and unique projects, and S-5! is what we pull out of our toolbox for metal ...
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John Hoffman, CEO, SunGreen Systems Inc.
SunGreen Systems specializes in challenging and unique projects, and S-5! is what we pull out of our toolbox for metal roofs. There is a myriad of reasons to choose S-5! from reliability, cost and ease of installation, which our customers appreciate. It demonstrates to
them that we choose the right products for each project, and S-5! has a solution for every metal roof we come across with rail and rail-less solutions.
John Hoffman, CEO, SunGreen Systems Inc.
Roger Timoteo, The Next Energy Technology, Kenner, LA
This project was a great candidate for the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 solution. Our client was adamant that we attach the array ...
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Roger Timoteo, The Next Energy Technology, Kenner, LA
This project was a great candidate for the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 solution. Our client was adamant that we attach the array without any penetrations. Initially, this was a concern due to the high wind load in the area, but with assistance from S-5! support, we found the PVKIT together with the S-5-V Mini was the right choice for our project. The installation was quick and straightforward, even when we were challenged with creating an American flag solar array. Overall, the quality and design of S-5! solutions are unrivaled. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the results.
Roger Timoteo, The Next Energy Technology, Kenner, LA
Claude Simard, Owner, Claude Simard Metal Systems Ltd., Canada
Snow guards can be pretty tricky and pretty risky. We wanted to use a product from a manufacturer who we ...
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Claude Simard, Owner, Claude Simard Metal Systems Ltd., Canada
Snow guards can be pretty tricky and pretty risky. We wanted to use a product from a manufacturer who we knew would guarantee their products for the long-term. Not only does S-5! provide quality products, great customer service and remarkable technical support, the company has been around since 1992 and stands behind its products with a warranty like no other. As an added bonus, our engineer was able to custom-engineer the product for this project with S-5!’s web-based snow calculator.
Claude Simard, Owner, Claude Simard Metal Systems Ltd., Canada
Boris von Bormann, Co-Founder, renu energy TCI
At renu energy TCI, we believe solar energy is the best choice of energy generation for the Caribbean markets. Reliability ...
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Boris von Bormann, Co-Founder, renu energy TCI
At renu energy TCI, we believe solar energy is the best choice of energy generation for the Caribbean markets. Reliability and cost efficiency are key to making renewable energy work for our customers. Therefore, we rely on best-in-class products to make our systems last. Preparing for hurricane winds, high salinity and extreme humidity/heat, we utilize S-5! products as they have been tried and tested for exactly this environment. The products allow us to increase our stability and rigidity on the roof. Since we have to work with difficult logistics, the nature of the products allows us to stock enough to be prepared for almost any job. The extensive engineering behind S-5! products also helps us in selecting for and satisfying the most stringent requirements. Together, this supports our goal of creating more renewable energy installations for Turks and Caicos Islands and beyond.
Boris von Bormann, Co-Founder, renu energy TCI
John L. Fleming, Jr., President, Weathercraft Company of Colorado Springs
Working at an elevation of 14,115 feet presents many challenges, and snow retention was just one concern. We were very familiar ...
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John L. Fleming, Jr., President, Weathercraft Company of Colorado Springs
Working at an elevation of 14,115 feet presents many challenges, and snow retention was just one concern. We were very familiar with our friends at S-5! and wanted to partner with a quality local company. S-5! was able to anodize its ColorGard and clamps in a dark bronze finish to complement the weathering steel look of the metal roof, meeting the aesthetic requirements of the architect.
John L. Fleming, Jr., President, Weathercraft Company of Colorado Springs
Stephen Golab, Vice President, Carlon Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
We have been using S-5! products for more than 10 years. We choose S-5! because it is simple and easy to ...
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Stephen Golab, Vice President, Carlon Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
We have been using S-5! products for more than 10 years. We choose S-5! because it is simple and easy to install―and engineered for the job. It doesn’t matter what the manufactured roof color is, we can always get an exact match with ColorGard because it is taken from the same flat sheets that are used on the trim. It is always readily available within a quick turnaround time, and we know we can always depend on a viable snow retention system with S-5!
Stephen Golab, Vice President, Carlon Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
Nik Pavlich, Field Operations Manager, Pavlich Construction
For anyone looking to install snow retention, ColorGard is really easy to install, lightweight and easy to handle. The overall ...
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Nik Pavlich, Field Operations Manager, Pavlich Construction
For anyone looking to install snow retention, ColorGard is really easy to install, lightweight and easy to handle. The overall customer service and tools that S-5! provided and gave us as two individuals to do it ourselves was really a big win for us.
Nik Pavlich, Field Operations Manager, Pavlich Construction
Sean Pavlich, Pavlich Construction and Owner of The Farm Running Creek , Elizabeth, Colorado
S-5! is the original, best-manufactured product and by far, provides the best customer service. There was a competitor who had ...
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Sean Pavlich, Pavlich Construction and Owner of The Farm Running Creek , Elizabeth, Colorado
S-5! is the original, best-manufactured product and by far, provides the best customer service. There was a competitor who had an ad in the same magazine. I sent them all of the information (the roof, the panels, the seams, the pitch), and they never got back to me. Having the owner of the company call me back and talk to me on the phone went a long way in our decision to choose the product. Now that I am more familiar with the S-5! family of products, it is definitely going to be specified in all future new build projects. Whether it is a standing seam roof or an exposed-fastened roof, it is the only way to go. The installation was easy, very easy.
Sean Pavlich, Pavlich Construction, Elizabeth, Colorado
Scott Berger, Berger Solar Electric, Bishop, California
After learning more about the rail-less system, I really loved the idea of the product; I thought it was a ...
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Scott Berger, Berger Solar Electric, Bishop, California
After learning more about the rail-less system, I really loved the idea of the product; I thought it was a fabulous idea. The S-5-PVKIT was the perfect match for this job. It made all the sense in the world. Why would we want to use additional rails when the roof already has rails built-in? We ran the numbers, and it was a no-brainer. It saved us so much time and money on labor, materials and installation―it all adds up. The S-5! guys came out here to work with us and guide us along with best practices and wire management, offering up their expertise. It was a huge help to us. From our initial conversation to on-site support, you couldn’t ask for a better experience. We are super stoked with S-5! I can’t imagine anybody doing it a different way and still using rails. It just doesn’t make any sense anymore.
Scott Berger, Owner, Berger Solar Electric, Bishop, California
Bruce Alexander, Solar Carports Direct, Cottonwood, CA
We love S-5! They supply our panel clamps at a great price and superb quality. The speed of install is ...
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Bruce Alexander, Solar Carports Direct, Cottonwood, CA
We love S-5! They supply our panel clamps at a great price and superb quality. The speed of install is in a class by itself allowing all installs from below on all of our carport and patio kits.
Bruce Alexander, Director of Engineering and Operations at Solar Carports Direct, Cottonwood, CA
David Cowart, Operations Manager, Church For All Nations
“Poorly cared-for roofs are budget killers. Our church has had its share of roof problems throughout its history. When we ...
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David Cowart, Operations Manager, Church For All Nations
“Poorly cared-for roofs are budget killers. Our church has had its share of roof problems throughout its history. When we built our new building in 1998 we made a commitment to take very good care of our roof infrastructure. The S-5! product line has been an incredible asset to helping us maintain our commitment, and we’ve appreciated the partnership that we’ve had with the folks at S-5! over the past 20+ years.
You not only get a quality product that stands the test of time, but you benefit from a relationship with a family and a team that stands behind their products. Our snow guard system looks the same as it did the first day we installed it, which is a testament to the quality of the product.”
David Cowart, Operations Manager, Church For All Nations
Caleb Schmidt, Founder, Sunfind Solar
“Sunfind Solar has been using S-5! roof attachments since its inception nearly 16 years ago. With a large number of metal ...
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Caleb Schmidt, Founder, Sunfind Solar
“Sunfind Solar has been using S-5! roof attachments since its inception nearly 16 years ago. With a large number of metal roofs utilized in Western Canada, Sunfind Solar quickly discovered that S-5! has a superior product, which provides a reliable rack-to-roof anchoring solution for our systems.
With the wide variety of solar system solutions Sunfind Solar provides, S-5! has a roof attachment that we can depend on to meet the engineering and quality standards required. S-5! offers superior component design and quality, which in our opinion, makes S-5! the best value on the market. Sunfind Solar exclusively chooses S-5! attachments for all of our metal roof applications!”
Caleb Schmidt, Founder, Sunfind Solar
Sam Fisher, Fisher’s Roofing
“We have been using ColorGard by S-5! for 15 years. Hands down it is a much better system for the roof ...
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Sam Fisher, Fisher’s Roofing
“We have been using ColorGard by S-5! for 15 years. Hands down it is a much better system for the roof and for the traffic in and out of the building than snow cleats. It is a much safer system and looks so much better on the roof because of its precise matching. The quality and the durability of the product is excellent for snow retention. The product has integrity–it does what it says it is going to do–and installation is simple.”
Sam Fisher, Fisher's Roofing, Loysville, PA
Stephen Russell, Owner, Roost Solar, Canada
We’ve been using S-5! zero-penetration clamps on our solar projects successfully for years, and the release of the PVKIT 2.0 ...
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Stephen Russell, Owner, Roost Solar, Canada
We’ve been using S-5! zero-penetration clamps on our solar projects successfully for years, and the release of the PVKIT 2.0 adds another S-5! product to our arsenal for standing seam metal roofs. Beyond the quality and ease of use we have come to expect from S-5!, the PVKIT’s rail-less design is what makes it a no-brainer for us. Not only do we avoid the shipping, and on-site handling and leveling of rails, but we are able to reduce our overall cost per watt through lower material cost and installation time as compared to a rail-based solution.
Stephen Russell, Owner, Roost Solar, Canada
David Hotard, Branch Manager, CoolSys
This was the first time I used the S-5! GripperFix mounting system, and I love the product. One of our ...
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David Hotard, Branch Manager, CoolSys
This was the first time I used the S-5! GripperFix mounting system, and I love the product. One of our managers searched for a solution and found it. It is very easy to attach. I had been getting roofers to come in and build brackets. With the GripperFix, I am able to secure the condenser units to the standing seam metal roofs without the need for a roofer on site.
David Hotard, Branch Manager, CoolSys
Michael McCuen, Managing Partner & Founder, Energías Limpias de Centroamerica
We understand the value of S-5! products. We have experience with S-5! solar attachment solutions and understand how quickly we ...
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Michael McCuen, Managing Partner & Founder, Energías Limpias de Centroamerica
We understand the value of S-5! products. We have experience with S-5! solar attachment solutions and understand how quickly we can deploy them once all electric is in, enabling our teams to quickly install the solar PV. The main benefits for us are the ease of use and efficiency of the products.
Michael McCuen, Managing Partner & Founder, Energías Limpias de Centroamerica
Bob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
LTHS Solar has been using the PVKIT along with S-5! clamps since our inception. The S-5! system is our preferred ...
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Bob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
LTHS Solar has been using the PVKIT along with S-5! clamps since our inception. The S-5! system is our preferred panel mounting solution for metal roofs, and we have specified, for new construction, standing seam metal roofing material. It saves us money on the mounting material and labor, as well as weight per square foot for the array. Our customers like the fact that zero penetrations are made into the roof. Being a 'Made in U.S.A.' product is also an added benefit to our customers.
Bob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
Luis Suarez Partearroyo, COO, EVA Mexico
The fact that this mounting system allows a rail-less installation was a big winner. Not only did it bring our ...
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Luis Suarez Partearroyo, COO, EVA Mexico
The fact that this mounting system allows a rail-less installation was a big winner. Not only did it bring our cost-per-watt down, it's faster to install and less weight on the roof. Shipping was relatively easy and cheap, as this whole system only meant about 20 small boxes.
Luis Suarez Partearroyo, COO, EVA Mexico
David Kaul, SALT Energy
SALT Energy serves the most demanding market in the U.S. and the Caribbean for solar installations due to projects ...
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David Kaul, SALT Energy
SALT Energy serves the most demanding market in the U.S. and the Caribbean for solar installations due to projects in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones and coastal exposure by the Atlantic Ocean. Our design wind load requirements are the highest in the U.S. Attachment engineering is at the heart of every project we do, and we choose only the highest quality products. That's why we rely on S-5! for our attachment needs. Their portfolio of products for different metal roof types stands at the top of the market by all measures, including quality, performance and price. The product testing S-5! provides is the most thorough in the industry and an essential component of SALT's engineering for each project. From Solarfoot to RibBracket, to S-5!'s clamps and the PVKIT, S-5! products and its people are simply the best!
David Kaul, SALT Energy
Dan Johnson, Project Manager, Hawaii Unified
The S-5! VersaGard™ roof mount works extremely well with traditional PV racking systems and simply saves installation time. VersaGard eliminates ...
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Dan Johnson, Project Manager, Hawaii Unified
The S-5! VersaGard™ roof mount works extremely well with traditional PV racking systems and simply saves installation time. VersaGard eliminates the additional L-Foot component, and the slotted channel allows for as much adjustability as you'd possibly need with a traditional L-Foot assembly. Every project requires a unique application, and I believe S-5! offers a vast array of products for just about any metal roofing situation, for a simple and easy solution.
Dan Johnson, Project Manager, Hawaii Unified
Lisa Olson, Metal Products Coordinator, Brock Associates
We always recommend ColorGard by S-5! as the most reliable snow retention product of its kind on the market. With ...
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Lisa Olson, Metal Products Coordinator, Brock Associates
We always recommend ColorGard by S-5! as the most reliable snow retention product of its kind on the market. With unsurpassed holding strength, S-5! ColorGard is a tested, trusted and engineered product that performs for the life of the roof.
Lisa Olson, Metal Products Coordinator, Brock Associates
Mark Orsborn, President, Colorado Custom Metal, Inc.
I was particularly impressed with S-5! They were the only snow retention company in the marketplace who could tell us ...
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Mark Orsborn, President, Colorado Custom Metal, Inc.
I was particularly impressed with S-5! They were the only snow retention company in the marketplace who could tell us the mathematical equation required to calculate the snow loads for their products. There was no guesswork—an engineered avalanche control system with no messy glues or adhesives. We didn't even have to penetrate the roofing envelope to achieve our desired results. The ColorGard system also provided added strength to the overall diaphragm of the new roof system.
Mark Orsborn, President, Colorado Custom Metal, Inc.
Kevin Clark & Jane Jacquemin-Clark, Founders of Hope Hollow
What began as a business transaction turned into something much greater as he embraced our mission. Not only did he ...
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Kevin Clark & Jane Jacquemin-Clark, Founders of Hope Hollow
What began as a business transaction turned into something much greater as he embraced our mission. Not only did he assist us with his snow guard products, but he has become one of our most loyal supporters—as a generous donor and a faithful believer in our mission and ministry. Rob was so kind to make a personal visit to us in Columbus. We were honored and humbled to meet him in person. We highly recommend S-5! It is an exceptional business that cares about people in need, and Rob is a kind, generous and loving man who has truly touched the lives of the cancer patients we serve at Hope Hollow. We are grateful beyond words to Rob and S-5!
Kevin Clark & Jane Jacquemin-Clark, Founders of Hope Hollow
Ken McLauchlan, Director of Sales, Drexel Metals
We always felt like we were part of the family, and we know if there is ever an issue, we ...
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Ken McLauchlan, Director of Sales, Drexel Metals
We always felt like we were part of the family, and we know if there is ever an issue, we are going to get looked after. That is the claim to fame for your company. You still today treat everybody like family.
Ken McLauchlan, Director of Sales, Drexel Metals
Bob Zabcik, Metal Construction Association
It was twice the load for half the cost. Nobody else would do that.
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Bob Zabcik, Metal Construction Association
It was twice the load for half the cost. Nobody else would do that.
Bob Zabcik, Metal Construction Association
Adam Mazzella, Executive VP, Sheffield Metals
Similar to your slogan, we want people doing things the right way. We don't cut corners. Everything relates back to ...
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Adam Mazzella, Executive VP, Sheffield Metals
Similar to your slogan, we want people doing things the right way. We don't cut corners. Everything relates back to the engineering, and you guys have it all. Everyone seems to be trying to play catch up with you guys.
Adam Mazzella, Executive VP, Sheffield Metals
Kenny Buchinger, Vice President, MBCI
You (Rob Haddock) showed me that clamp, and I remember saying, man that thing has some potential. You know our ...
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Kenny Buchinger, Vice President, MBCI
You (Rob Haddock) showed me that clamp, and I remember saying, man that thing has some potential. You know our industry needed some way of attaching things to a standing seam roof without damaging them.
Kenny Buchinger, Vice President, MBCI
Troy Falbo, Western Region Sales Manager, Sheffield Metals
S-5! truly was a blessing when they came into the market. To be honest, it is the only snow retention ...
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Troy Falbo, Western Region Sales Manager, Sheffield Metals
S-5! truly was a blessing when they came into the market. To be honest, it is the only snow retention system I sell. It is the only product I choose to represent, by far the most superior snow retention system in the world today, and the only engineered system in the world. In my opinion, S-5! should be applied to every architectural standing seam metal roof in a snowy region.
Troy Falbo, Western Region Sales Manager, Sheffield Metals
David Trefzger, Manager, RapidMaterials
S-5! is the original. Quite frankly, the fact that they are widely duplicated, tells you how good the product really ...
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David Trefzger, Manager, RapidMaterials
S-5! is the original. Quite frankly, the fact that they are widely duplicated, tells you how good the product really is. I do like that S-5! is very technically minded—lots of testing, lots of professionalism, just overall a good customer source support company, good technical company, and the products are first class.
David Trefzger, Manager, RapidMaterials
Tom Laird, National Sales Manager, New Tech Machinery
Whenever we're asked about snow retention devices or clamping for solar panels, we always refer folks to S-5! S-5! has ...
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Tom Laird, National Sales Manager, New Tech Machinery
Whenever we're asked about snow retention devices or clamping for solar panels, we always refer folks to S-5! S-5! has been making quality products for many years now. We have a great relationship with the folks, and we know they make a quality product we can count on our customers using and have great confidence in. S-5! is known for innovation, quality and the people who work for S-5! are a great group of people who are dedicated to their craft and to producing the best products possible at the most competitive pricing.
Tom Laird, National Sales Manager, New Tech Machinery
Doug Claxton, Principal & Founder, The Solar Revolution, Colorado
The Solar Revolution has been utilizing the S-5! PVKIT solution since it first hit the market. Hands down, it is ...
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Doug Claxton, Principal & Founder, The Solar Revolution, Colorado
The Solar Revolution has been utilizing the S-5! PVKIT solution since it first hit the market. Hands down, it is the best solar mounting solution for metal roofing of any description. At first, we were a little worried about wire management and installing in landscape, but those worries were overcome with our first installation. It's a piece of cake. Our projects using the PVKIT yield the fastest installation times, lowest material cost and best aesthetics bar none. We've taken a close look at all the competitors' knock-offs, and they do not compare in quality or even in cost. S-5! has been creating innovative solutions for metal roofs far longer than anyone else, and their expertise is unmatched. We just won't use anything else on a metal roof. These guys are awesome, and I've enjoyed working with their staff on various projects. They tell it like it is and have always treated us like part of the S-5! family.
Doug Claxton, Principal & Founder, The Solar Revolution, Colorado
Dave Kowch, Business Development Manager, Sky Products, Ltd., Canada
The installation process alone cut the costs of labor in half because the customer did not have to install 7,000+ screws ...
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Dave Kowch, Business Development Manager, Sky Products, Ltd., Canada
The installation process alone cut the costs of labor in half because the customer did not have to install 7,000+ screws as previously planned; however, the big take away is by using S-5! ColorGard®, they have future-proofed their new roofs and avoided the headache of roof leaks for years to come.
Dave Kowch, Business Development Manager, Sky Products, Ltd., Canada
Chris Lynch, Principal, MAD Architecture, California
We chose S-5!'s attachment solutions for the Keller Court Commons project because we liked the idea of eliminating multiple ...
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Chris Lynch, Principal, MAD Architecture, California
We chose S-5!'s attachment solutions for the Keller Court Commons project because we liked the idea of eliminating multiple penetrations through the roof to install the PV racks, and we knew S-5!'s zero-penetration clamps, designed to last the life of the roof, would not violate the roof integrity. We are very happy with the results and expect to use S-5! attachment technology again on future projects.
Chris Lynch, Principal, MAD Architecture, California
Ken Gieseke, Vice President of Marketing, McElroy Metal, Louisiana
We would never consider any attachment to our roofs other than S-5!'s. The S-5! brand is iconic in the ...
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Ken Gieseke, Vice President of Marketing, McElroy Metal, Louisiana
We would never consider any attachment to our roofs other than S-5!'s. The S-5! brand is iconic in the metal roofing industry. Their commitment to tested, engineered products and a decades-long history of prudent metal roof attachment solutions is unsurpassed. We simply know from experience their products perform for the life of our roof.
Ken Gieseke, Vice President of Marketing, McElroy Metal, Louisiana
Matt Hennessy, Rapid Systems Solutions, Sydney, Australia
We have been working with S-5! to increase awareness in the solar and HVAC market of the huge unique benefits ...
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Matt Hennessy, Rapid Systems Solutions, Sydney, Australia
We have been working with S-5! to increase awareness in the solar and HVAC market of the huge unique benefits of S-5! direct to metal roof solar, HVAC, and other device mounting solutions. In addition to the competitive material costs, S-5! offers sizable savings in labour, transport, warehousing and an average of 84% weight savings.
The feedback from clients thus far has been outstanding, and we have processed a mountain of enquiries. In HVAC and solar, S-5! will soon become the standard metal roof mounting system, just like it is in many countries around the world. Why? Because the benefits are so compelling – this is the disruptor "aka Uber" for the metal roof mounting industry.
Matt Hennessy, Rapid Systems Solutions, Sydney, Australia
David McDonald, General Manager, MAK Fastener Specialists, Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
We are excited to be utilizing S-5!'s solar roof attachment solutions in Australia. We have used S-5! products on ...
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David McDonald, General Manager, MAK Fastener Specialists, Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
We are excited to be utilizing S-5!'s solar roof attachment solutions in Australia. We have used S-5! products on projects in the U.SA., Ireland and the U.K., and our customers are very happy with the results.
David McDonald, General Manager, MAK Fastener Specialists, Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
Luke Nutting, Managing Director, Lightforce Energy, New Zealand
We just used our first S-5! rail-less system on a 100kW commercial solar in Auckland. Once we got a hang ...
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Luke Nutting, Managing Director, Lightforce Energy, New Zealand
We just used our first S-5! rail-less system on a 100kW commercial solar in Auckland. Once we got a hang of how the system worked, which was picked up incredibly quickly by the whole team, we were installing...rows of 17 panels in around 21 minutes [1 module every 74 seconds]. This sort of efficiency and speed is absolutely game changing for the solar industry - not only does it dramatically increase [labor] efficiency, but it delivers around 20% cost savings on [rail] framing and 85% reduction in weight. The installation team was blown away with the system and never want use rail ever again!
Luke Nutting, Managing Director, Lightforce Energy, New Zealand
Deborah Zarbo, Alternative Energy Engineer, Frey Electric Construction, Co, Tonawanda, NY
We choose S-5! for their reliability and great technical support. This installation is in a snow belt so proper attachment ...
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Deborah Zarbo, Alternative Energy Engineer, Frey Electric Construction, Co, Tonawanda, NY
We choose S-5! for their reliability and great technical support. This installation is in a snow belt so proper attachment was crucial. Being able to install the system without penetrating the metal roof also helped us sell the project to the customer.
Deborah Zarbo, Alternative Energy Engineer, Frey Electric Construction, Co, Tonawanda, NY
Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
We recently installed a solar array on our home in Sarasota, Florida using S-5! clamps and the PVKIT and I ...
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Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
We recently installed a solar array on our home in Sarasota, Florida using S-5! clamps and the PVKIT and I wanted to tell you how easy it was to do, owing in large part to your products. The do-it-yourself construction method using your direct-attach solution on our standing seam metal roof, combined with the help of a licensed electrician resulted in significant cost savings and a code-compliant system that will allow us to pay back our financial investment in only 4-5 years. Ordering components over the internet was hassle-free and helped to further minimize expenses. Having a standing seam metal roof turned out to be a complete blessing. And we know the roof will outlast the solar array. Our solar system installation was a family event over the weekend, taking turns lugging the Renesola panels up the ladder. Any DIY should have no trouble installing the S-5! mounting components. We easily installed the panels ourselves with a simple Allen wrench tool without having to deal with nasty roof penetrations required by other roof-mounting methods. Thanks S-5! - for helping us get it done The Right Way.
Ed. Note: Achim and family became solar activists pursuant to their recent experience, filing a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission, demanding improvements to Florida’s rules and regulations, stating: We are convinced that breaking today’s electric power monopolies would bring the needed social and ecological progress of our times.
Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
Guido Morandin, General Manager at Work Monster, Inc., Timmins, On
We were tired of supplying customers with an improper ice rake, ice guard, ice stop system. With failure after failure, ...
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Guido Morandin, General Manager at Work Monster, Inc., Timmins, On
We were tired of supplying customers with an improper ice rake, ice guard, ice stop system. With failure after failure, we needed a change. And then we found the S-5! system. Install was as easy as snapping a chalk line and following it. All that is needed is to perform some minor layout with installing the SnoClips. Anyone with half a brain can do the math and pre-position system components prior to the roof installation. This year's winter season in the Timmins area, we witnessed a massive ice retention collapse. They would literally fold under the wet snow on the roof in March. None, I mean None of our S-5 failed, especially with the SnoClips. They held all day long, night after night and let the snow dissipate underneath them. Because it's the best. In my field, you truly get what you pay for. This still stands true with S-5 in my 25 years of construction experience. S-5 is a true ice break, snow guard retention system. This 100% aluminum product with butyl-fastening bases and load-tested brackets can’t be beat for the north! Period!
Guido Morandin, General Manager at Work Monster, Inc., Timmins, On
Mike Cain, Project Manager at Big Johnson Construction, Fort Morgan, CO
We enjoy working with S-5! products whenever we get the opportunity. The quality is always there no matter what we ...
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Mike Cain, Project Manager at Big Johnson Construction, Fort Morgan, CO
We enjoy working with S-5! products whenever we get the opportunity. The quality is always there no matter what we are attaching to, we know it will fit and be made with quality in mind. Parts and pieces are made to fit together with ease. Using S-5! clips as a base allow us to attach any number of things to a roof without having to worry about warranty issues down the line, even during construction. If we do have questions we know that the S-5! support team will be quick to answer to keep our projects moving forward.
Mike Cain, Project Manager at Big Johnson Construction, Fort Morgan, CO
Keith Wentworth, President (2018), Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) and Vice-President, Dutton & Garfield, Hampstead, NH
The demanding climate in New England requires dependable and durable attachments. S-5! products not only offer this, but are quick ...
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Keith Wentworth, President (2018), Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) and Vice-President, Dutton & Garfield, Hampstead, NH
The demanding climate in New England requires dependable and durable attachments. S-5! products not only offer this, but are quick and easy to install. They offer the best quality and performance record in the industry. He especially appreciate[s] S-5!'s back-up data offering specific, engineered information regarding row number and clamp spacing. Most importantly, their products perform well, always fit, and are extremely installer-friendly. S-5! has earned our trust for more than two decades. We always specify S-5! for our projects - and always will.
Keith Wentworth, President (2018), Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) and Vice-President, Dutton & Garfield, Hampstead, NH
Angelo Borzillo, Co-Inventor of Galvalume 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Sheet Steel
We went around all over the country looking at these Galvalume® roofs and the material far exceeded our expectations. But ...
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Angelo Borzillo, Co-Inventor of Galvalume 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Sheet Steel
We went around all over the country looking at these Galvalume® roofs and the material far exceeded our expectations. But some of the things we saw people do to roofs were absolutely abominable—causing leaks, corrosion and other problems. Your S-5! clamp would have solved 90 percent of the problems we saw!
Angelo Borzillo, Co-Inventor of Galvalume® 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Sheet Steel
Scott Miller, President, Milcon Construction, San Antonio, TX
After testing several options, S-5! was deemed the best. ColorGard® adds strength without compromising appearance. Everything came out stunning!
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Scott Miller, President, Milcon Construction, San Antonio, TX
After testing several options, S-5! was deemed the best. ColorGard® adds strength without compromising appearance. Everything came out stunning!
Scott Miller, President, Milcon Construction, San Antonio, TX
Neil Parker, President, TN Parker Construction, Colorado Springs, CO
We were delighted with the ease of installation. Bill Hauschildt, with Central States Roofing, had successfully used S-5! on a ...
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Neil Parker, President, TN Parker Construction, Colorado Springs, CO
We were delighted with the ease of installation. Bill Hauschildt, with Central States Roofing, had successfully used S-5! on a solar project and strongly recommended their clamps. But because we had never used their clamps before, I wasn't sure exactly what we needed," Neil reported. "I was totally impressed with the huge amount of information related to load values, clamp options and installation instructions that were available on the S-5! website. Our engineer was able to get onto the website and select the appropriate clamp for our roof profile, and find the supporting data we needed to give us the confidence that the clamps would hold up to the gusty winds of Colorado Springs. With a little bit of planning, the installation went extremely well. The truth is, any good commercial carpenter can use S-5!'s products because they are so easy to install. And the best news is that we've not had any call-backs on this project! We were glad to have used S-5! on this project. It worked great. We will certainly be using S-5! again the next time we need to attach anything to a metal roof!
Neil Parker, President, TN Parker Construction, Colorado Springs, CO
Andy Anderson, CEO, Interstate Panel, Trenton, NJ
Every single project we do, we use S-5! Like a lot of folks, in the old days we used to ...
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Andy Anderson, CEO, Interstate Panel, Trenton, NJ
Every single project we do, we use S-5! Like a lot of folks, in the old days we used to use the plastic glue-on snow guards because we didn't really know there was an alternative. But after installing ten thousand snow guards on the New Jersey National Bank, and then having to REINSTALL thousands more when they failed, I said I'm never going to do this again.
Andy Anderson, CEO, Interstate Panel, Trenton, NJ
Neil Goss, Director, FreePhase (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa
We are very impressed by the S-5! product and even more so by the level of service we received. Well ...
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Neil Goss, Director, FreePhase (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa
We are very impressed by the S-5! product and even more so by the level of service we received. Well done—truly commendable.
Neil Goss, Director, FreePhase (Pty) Ltd, Durban, South Africa
Michael Kornahrens, President, Advanced Green Technologies, Fort Lauderdale, FL
We chose S-5! because it is the only product on the market that could be used to secure our custom ...
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Michael Kornahrens, President, Advanced Green Technologies, Fort Lauderdale, FL
We chose S-5! because it is the only product on the market that could be used to secure our custom PV mounting solution to a Butler Seam roof. They are easy to install, helping us reduce installation time.
Michael Kornahrens, President, Advanced Green Technologies, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Marnee Benson, Deputy Director, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Black Rock Solar owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to S-5! for donating the clamps that will attach the solar ...
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Marnee Benson, Deputy Director, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Black Rock Solar owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to S-5! for donating the clamps that will attach the solar modules to the brand new standing seam metal roof. S-5! clamps helped make this project possible.
Marnee Benson, Deputy Director, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Luke Brandt, Project Manager, Kovach, Inc., Chandler, AZ
Installation using the S-5! mini clamps was fast and efficient. For PV attachments on a standing seam roof, S-5! is ...
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Luke Brandt, Project Manager, Kovach, Inc., Chandler, AZ
Installation using the S-5! mini clamps was fast and efficient. For PV attachments on a standing seam roof, S-5! is the only way to go!
Luke Brandt, Project Manager, Kovach, Inc., Chandler, AZ
Mark Shervin, Onsite Electrician, PowerLight Corp., Berkeley, CA
The specially designed S-5! clamps made the installation of the electrical chases easier.
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Mark Shervin, Onsite Electrician, PowerLight Corp., Berkeley, CA
The specially designed S-5! clamps made the installation of the electrical chases easier.
Mark Shervin, Onsite Electrician, PowerLight Corp., Berkeley, CA
Stephen Keane, Lonza Project Manager, Phoenix Solar, Phoenix, AZ
The technical challenges and safety concerns were met with enthusiasm and resolve... an excellent effort!
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Stephen Keane, Lonza Project Manager, Phoenix Solar, Phoenix, AZ
The technical challenges and safety concerns were met with enthusiasm and resolve... an excellent effort!
Stephen Keane, Lonza Project Manager, Phoenix Solar, Phoenix, AZ
Marco Calibani, Essex Energy, LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
The S-5! clamps and PVKITs were a key component in the success of getting the Tecumseh Arena PV project off ...
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Marco Calibani, Essex Energy, LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
The S-5! clamps and PVKITs were a key component in the success of getting the Tecumseh Arena PV project off of paper and onto the roof of the facility.
Marco Calibani, Essex Energy, LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
Ben Quartermaine, WES Industries, Sarasota, FL
We were working so fast and efficiently that our client asked us to teach another crew on an adjacent project ...
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Ben Quartermaine, WES Industries, Sarasota, FL
We were working so fast and efficiently that our client asked us to teach another crew on an adjacent project about S-5! clamps and how to use them.
Ben Quartermaine, WES Industries, Sarasota, FL
Tom Price, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
The only way the S-5-PVKIT would be easier to install is if it had a magnet and we could ...
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Tom Price, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
The only way the S-5-PVKIT would be easier to install is if it had a magnet and we could just drop it on the roof.
Tom Price, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Larry Schuman, Residential Customer, Shaver Lake, CA
I was very impressed with the ease of the installation, the non-intrusive look and the strength of the ColorGard® snow ...
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Larry Schuman, Residential Customer, Shaver Lake, CA
I was very impressed with the ease of the installation, the non-intrusive look and the strength of the ColorGard® snow retention system.
Larry Schuman, Residential Customer, Shaver Lake, CA
Rocky Thompson, Upson Company, Caldwell, ID
We selected the ColorGard® system and have not only eliminated the problem (of failing gutter systems) on this project but ...
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Rocky Thompson, Upson Company, Caldwell, ID
We selected the ColorGard® system and have not only eliminated the problem (of failing gutter systems) on this project but it allows us to avoid the costs associated with snow and ice damage.
Rocky Thompson, Upson Company, Caldwell, ID
