Basically, a distinction is made between the mounting and planning on existing or new
metal roofs. In the case of a new planning, the substructure can be aligned with the
expected load.
Fixations and clamps are to be planned accordingly. When mounting on existing roofs, the
sufficient holding force of the metal cover on the substructure is a compulsory
prerequisite. The proof must be provided by the customer. Corresponding standards such as
DIN 1055 for wind loads and DIN 1055 for snow loads must be observed. Edge and corner
areas should be avoided due to accessibility and increased load.
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* The supporting structure must be able to hold occurring wind and snow loads.
* Corner and edge areas are not suitable for collector mounting.
* With regard to the maximum snow load, the system's own weight must also be included.
* Snow guards on the roof must not be disabled.
* Increasing load of the snow guards must be taken into account.
* Local circumstances must be observed and, if necessary, a structural engineer must be
consulted.
* For roofs made of materials which tend to crack, attachment to the folds is not
recommended.
* Tightening torques are to be limited in such a way that a thermal expansion is not
hindered and that there is no deformation of the profiles.