Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Kristopher Schmid via RE-wrenches 
You could try contacting the Wisconsin program called "solar for good".
They have a system for their timber framed car port.

Shine On!

Kris Schmid
Legacy Solar, LLC
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Luck, WI 54853
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On Wed, Sep 13, 2023, 4:38 PM Corey Shalanski via RE-wrenches <
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> Hi Kirk,
>
> Way back in 2016, Bob Maynard made a recommendation
> 
> for a racking product called Solar RainFrame. It looks like the weblink in
> that post is now broken, but I see an updated website at
> solarrainframe.com.
>
> For larger arrays, you might consider a product from Nucor called
> PowerShingle
> .
> One of my buddies recently installed that product on top of a parking
> garage, and he seems satisfied enough with the results—i.e., he has not
> observed any leaks after the first few months in service.
>
> --
> Corey Shalanski
> Jah Light Solar
> Portland, Jamaica
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
>> array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
>> curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
>> --
>>
>> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
>>
>> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
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Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Corey Shalanski via RE-wrenches 
Hi Kirk,

Way back in 2016, Bob Maynard made a recommendation

for a racking product called Solar RainFrame. It looks like the weblink in
that post is now broken, but I see an updated website at solarrainframe.com.

For larger arrays, you might consider a product from Nucor called
PowerShingle
. One
of my buddies recently installed that product on top of a parking garage,
and he seems satisfied enough with the results—i.e., he has not observed
any leaks after the first few months in service.

--
Corey Shalanski
Jah Light Solar
Portland, Jamaica


On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
> All,
>
> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
> array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
> curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
> --
>
> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
>
> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
>
> *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!*
>
> dba Vermont Solar Engineering
>
> 802.863.1202
>
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Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Daniel Young via RE-wrenches 
Agreed with August. I have tried professional window teams using pro grade 
caulks and sealants. I’ve tried gaskets, I’ve tried the foam tape system Lumos 
suggests for their canopy system. Nothing has allowed a reliable and longer 
term seal. I moved to the same standard, 100% requiring a roof under the array 
as part of the canopy if water protection is desired.

For me canopies without dedicated roofing provide shade and limited snow 
protection. Protection from rain is limited to giving pedestrians several 
larger areas to hide under solar modules but water gets concentrated at the 
module gaps.

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Hi Kirk,

This probably isn't the answer you want, but we insist that a conventional roof 
is installed (could be metal, bitumen, etc) and then install the array on top 
if the client needs it to be watertight. It just seems like everything else 
such as rubber gaskets or tape will be temporary or problematic over time. 
Maybe others out there know of a good way to do it!

August
Luminalt




On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org>> 
wrote:
All,

Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport array 
for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but curious about 
other reliable options. Thanks.
--
Kirk Herander / kirkh@vermont.solar
Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC
Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!
dba Vermont Solar Engineering
802.863.1202
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Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
I am using bifacial panels for albedo harvest, so no roof surface, just
open rafters. Mod rails mounted perpendicular. The Sunmodo gasket did work
well in combo with bottom mounting the modules ( i.e. no top bolts between
the panels to interfere with the press-fit of the gasket).  But you
really need to make the gap a little wider, 1/2" or more, to get that
particular gasket to tap in easy and snug. I used Ironridge camo clamps at
additional expense instead of the UFOs.

On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 1:17 PM August Goers  wrote:

> Hi Kirk,
>
> This probably isn't the answer you want, but we insist that a conventional
> roof is installed (could be metal, bitumen, etc) and then install the array
> on top if the client needs it to be watertight. It just seems like
> everything else such as rubber gaskets or tape will be temporary or
> problematic over time. Maybe others out there know of a good way to do it!
>
> August
> Luminalt
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
> re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
>> array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
>> curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
>> --
>>
>> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
>>
>> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
>>
>> *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!*
>>
>> dba Vermont Solar Engineering
>>
>> 802.863.1202
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Re: [RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread August Goers via RE-wrenches 
Hi Kirk,

This probably isn't the answer you want, but we insist that a conventional
roof is installed (could be metal, bitumen, etc) and then install the array
on top if the client needs it to be watertight. It just seems like
everything else such as rubber gaskets or tape will be temporary or
problematic over time. Maybe others out there know of a good way to do it!

August
Luminalt




On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:08 AM Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches <
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
> array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
> curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
> --
>
> *Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *
>
> *Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*
>
> *Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!*
>
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> 802.863.1202
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[RE-wrenches] sealing a carport array

2023-09-13 Thread Kirk Herander via RE-wrenches 
All,

Looking for recommendations to seal the gaps between modules in a carport
array for weather-tightness. I've used the Sunmodo gaskets before, but
curious about other reliable options. Thanks.
-- 

*Kirk Herander / **kirkh@vermont.solar *

*Owner|Principal, VT Solar, LLC*

*Celebrating our 32st Anniversary 1991-2023!!*

dba Vermont Solar Engineering

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