Solar Panel Roof Load Calculator
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How to Calculate the Solar Panel Roof Load? To calculate the solar panel roof load, you'll want to dive into two main areas: point load and distributed load. The point load represents the pressure applied to specific points where the solar panels and their mounting hardware attach to the roof.
New solar panels by brands like Tesla are fairly thin and lightweight. In most cases, a solar panel installation will now only increase the load on a roof by somewhere around 2 to 4 pounds per square foot. The number of solar panels you install generally makes no difference as all that matters is the additional weight per square foot.
Even though new solar panels typically don't substantially increase the load on a roof, you may still need to have additional support added before installing them. The reason is again due to the difference between dead load and live load.
Installing solar panels on your roof is a smart investment, but first you need to ensure your home can handle the additional weight. Most residential roofs can support solar panel systems, but calculating your roof's load capacity is a crucial step before installation begins.
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