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Mounting systems battle roof leaks

On-roof mounting systems: Steep rooftop PV system installers run a substantial risk of causing roof water damage given the average several dozen roof penetrations needed in a typical residential installation.

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Charles W. Thurston

06 Jan 2014

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Predictions are that there will be a large number of leaking PV roofs in the United States over the next five years as many roofs and systems age.Apart from re-roofing and water damage expenses, the cost to remove and reinstall a PV array is estimated to range from 20% to 50% of the cost of …

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