Nothing beats a skilled individual with pride in his trade when it come to a quality job. Don't tell me you have been doing something for forty years - show me you care. Well done
Great video, I will use this as my how-to/go-to tutorial… I just wish you made a part 2 to see you continue your work. I would’ve enjoyed watching the rest.
well done, might take a while, but you have piece of mind that the integrity of the roof is intact. I doubt a hired contractor is going to take the time.
My Monier concrete tiles look similar in NorCal. Should only stand on the ends of the tiles to avoid cracking them, though this guy is slimmer than me. My tiles are hung on wood battens w/ no nails, so easy to slide out. Tar-paper isn't right (meant for hot-mopped asphalt) though CA codes still require/suggest it under tiles. Water gets under the tiles from wind and capillary action, then pools on the wood battens (or tiles) to destroy the tar-paper and rot the battens. I had to re-do my fairly-new roof since multiple leaks in all sections. I used better polymer underlayment and stand-off redwood battens from Boral which allow drainage and airflow under them. Good that you seal all penetrations thru the tar-paper. Many youtubes show no sealing of the cable penetrations, so no wonder many solar panel installs soon experience leaks which can destroy a home. Best to also dab silicone sealant in the nail holes, to gain another 1" of effective overlap.
In Uk, the screws have far larger head 6mm screw with auger bit and 16mm head. We don't mastic but good idea. Yes, we cut tiles well done a good job. Time-consuming. Plus we have 2-3mm gap bottonm of bracket to tile.
I am having solar panels installed this week with the same type of roof tiles.. I hope the hell I get you or someone that installs them like you are doing it with the perfection and quality you are doing. Excellent work. I can now sleep better tonight knowing how this is suppose to be done right. I will be watching the installer!. Thanks for the great video.
we had a tile cement roof and are on a budjet and to save money on mounting brackets we just had small mount brackets on the solars and just drilled through the tile put bolt through and siliconed the bolt on inside of roof so no leaking and drilled a hole in tile and just put the solar wire through the hole and siliconed it in done in no time
I wish I could put some sealant from the bucket to make it waterproof, but I have nothing under the tiles. I have only few wooden planks on which tiles are sitting. But the good thing is that I have only every 2nd or 3rd row nailed and they sitting well and as result it is easy to open roof, put wires and close it back. But I'm not sure in my case to put panels on the house. I think I'd rather put on a carport which has same roof as the house but if some leaks on carport that's not a big issue.
Great video, much simpler than I thought. Did you do the entire solar system yourself? That's what I'm considering. I have so many questions, but you answered the first one. Thanks for an excellent video. I had no problem hearing and seeing everything. Your son did a great job with the camera.
I have the same roof here in Socal. I need to mount 4 large panels. Could you show us more of how to mount the rail/track system? And, how to mount the panels to the rail/track system? This a very helpful UA-cam and I am going to do my roof exactly like this.Thank You!
Thank you for the really great info. Just talking about the feasibility of doing this myself and was wondering about the roof penetrations. Unfortunate camera work and the wind noise drowned out some of your commentary, but still, really great info. Thanks!
Sorry, this was my first video with my sons best effort on the phone camera. Let me know what you missed and I can help fill in the gaps. I will be looking for messages from now on.
Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to install an off grid system to my house. I told them where to go with their smart meters, consequently I can not hook up a solar system to the grid because of it. I have so many questions. But first, what is your safety rope secured to on that roof?
I have a very secure and tight rope all along the peak of the top of my roof. Then my safety line slides across that rope as needed. The length of safety line attached to me is adjustable, depending on where I am on the roof. In this video, there is another Lowe section of roof behind me.
In California, do they inspect every step? Or one inspection after the install is complete? Do they count the railing system anchors and check if you flashed correctly? About to start my DIY, but permitting is taking forever. I might start my anchors soon.
Sorry for the late response. No, sorry. I got them online hopefully you found some a year ago. Let me know if you haven’t done it yet, and I could maybe dig up some receipts
Why are you putting the racks horizonal when the ones in the background are vertical? If this is for alignment, doesn't the vertical slots allow adjustment for accurate horizonal mounting?
I didn’t know they used studs on roofs? Also, MDF for roof sheathing must a new thing too?? Roof attachments with flashing components are the way to go. I would love to see the rest of the install.
Sorry, I am hearing about wanting the rest of the install a lot. I didn’t video it as I did find most of it online. This part I couldn’t find anywhere. Hope it went well for you.
When you applied that massive amount of tar over and over again it reminded me of those people who have OCD that wash their hands 20 times and open and shut the door over and over again just to be sure.....
@@dialecticalmonist3405 inspectors don’t care if it is in the rafter or not actually. They are inspecting for placement of panels, other codes and electrical.
Nothing beats a skilled individual with pride in his trade when it come to a quality job. Don't tell me you have been doing something for forty years - show me you care. Well done
Why whos skilled
You the man. Thank you. Great video. You answered all my questions in 15 mins.
Great video, I will use this as my how-to/go-to tutorial… I just wish you made a part 2 to see you continue your work. I would’ve enjoyed watching the rest.
Use screws
well done, might take a while, but you have piece of mind that the integrity of the roof is intact. I doubt a hired contractor is going to take the time.
Thanks for taking the time to do a video. The goop helps limit leaks but I bet the next roofer curses you like no one else. :)
Excellent video ! Thanks for showing the details of the roof bracket installation.
Great information. Thank you for taking the time to provide this informational video
That was helpful! Thank you for posting this.
Great job thanks for the time to shoot the video.
Awesome job and keep up the good work
You should totally use this video. "Why? You know why."
Such a beautiful job
Super informative, thank you!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
i like it, neat and no new leaks for sure
My Monier concrete tiles look similar in NorCal. Should only stand on the ends of the tiles to avoid cracking them, though this guy is slimmer than me. My tiles are hung on wood battens w/ no nails, so easy to slide out. Tar-paper isn't right (meant for hot-mopped asphalt) though CA codes still require/suggest it under tiles. Water gets under the tiles from wind and capillary action, then pools on the wood battens (or tiles) to destroy the tar-paper and rot the battens. I had to re-do my fairly-new roof since multiple leaks in all sections. I used better polymer underlayment and stand-off redwood battens from Boral which allow drainage and airflow under them. Good that you seal all penetrations thru the tar-paper. Many youtubes show no sealing of the cable penetrations, so no wonder many solar panel installs soon experience leaks which can destroy a home. Best to also dab silicone sealant in the nail holes, to gain another 1" of effective overlap.
Thank you very much for video!
Now I will do it myself too!
You are what makes America Great. Thank you.
Hi I really liked your video you explained it really well.
Glad it was helpful!
cover it up like nobody business! - Love it. thanks brother
thats cement or asphalt?
great job
You're the best!
In Uk, the screws have far larger head 6mm screw with auger bit and 16mm head. We don't mastic but good idea. Yes, we cut tiles well done a good job. Time-consuming. Plus we have 2-3mm gap bottonm of bracket to tile.
I am having solar panels installed this week with the same type of roof tiles.. I hope the hell I get you or someone that installs them like you are doing it with the perfection and quality you are doing. Excellent work. I can now sleep better tonight knowing how this is suppose to be done right. I will be watching the installer!. Thanks for the great video.
we had a tile cement roof and are on a budjet and to save money on mounting brackets we just had small mount brackets on the solars and just drilled through the tile put bolt through and siliconed the bolt on inside of roof so no leaking and drilled a hole in tile and just put the solar wire through the hole and siliconed it in done in no time
finally found instruction for cement roof -excellent.
nice watching for me! good man hardworking
That bracket will still be in place at the end of the universe
I hope so! Thanks for the comment and compliment.
Thanks for the video
No problem! Thanks for the comment. Hope it helps.
very cool tks , glad I have struts not nails , MDF under the roof , unheard of here in RSA :-) , food for thought :-)
I wish I could put some sealant from the bucket to make it waterproof, but I have nothing under the tiles. I have only few wooden planks on which tiles are sitting. But the good thing is that I have only every 2nd or 3rd row nailed and they sitting well and as result it is easy to open roof, put wires and close it back. But I'm not sure in my case to put panels on the house. I think I'd rather put on a carport which has same roof as the house but if some leaks on carport that's not a big issue.
Thank you, really helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
@@TheMarkpay It helped me understand the process and I have just finished my own installation in the UK.
@@mikeroberts8412 CONGRATULATIONS!
The owner approach - do it so you don’t have to ever do it again. (Labor intensive, so prohibitory expensive to have tradesperson do it this way)
job well done
thank you.
Great video, much simpler than I thought. Did you do the entire solar system yourself? That's what I'm considering. I have so many questions, but you answered the first one. Thanks for an excellent video. I had no problem hearing and seeing everything. Your son did a great job with the camera.
So for the electrical bit see Will Prowse. This is awesome I agree.
I have the same roof here in Socal. I need to mount 4 large panels. Could you show us more of how to mount the rail/track system? And, how to mount the panels to the rail/track system? This a very helpful UA-cam and I am going to do my roof exactly like this.Thank You!
Sorry, I didn’t film that part, but I am sure you can find that elsewhere. I used Iron Ridge, and went overboard on that too. Good luck
Nice
8:06, advice for life
Thank you for the really great info. Just talking about the feasibility of doing this myself and was wondering about the roof penetrations. Unfortunate camera work and the wind noise drowned out some of your commentary, but still, really great info. Thanks!
Sorry, this was my first video with my sons best effort on the phone camera. Let me know what you missed and I can help fill in the gaps. I will be looking for messages from now on.
YOU JUST NEVER KNOW
Thanks for the video. I'm hoping to install an off grid system to my house. I told them where to go with their smart meters, consequently I can not hook up a solar system to the grid because of it. I have so many questions. But first, what is your safety rope secured to on that roof?
I have a very secure and tight rope all along the peak of the top of my roof. Then my safety line slides across that rope as needed. The length of safety line attached to me is adjustable, depending on where I am on the roof. In this video, there is another Lowe section of roof behind me.
Trabalho muito bom
Very good video, you are smart and did a good job
where you get the brackets?
Thank you very much! What is the mount used here?
Hey I know it's been 6 six years bit have you made it to the second tile foot yet??
I can appreciate the DYI but way over kill
Again, thats my point. do it right! Best of luck
Would you be available for some consulting in SoCal? I'm looking to install myself and have some questions.
Yes I would, but sorry I didn’t see this and answer you 3 years ago. I have helped 7 others with solar installs now.
In California, do they inspect every step? Or one inspection after the install is complete? Do they count the railing system anchors and check if you flashed correctly? About to start my DIY, but permitting is taking forever. I might start my anchors soon.
you mean to say that they interfere with YOUR own installation if it is totally off grid ,in CA? they want to come and inspect that?!
Do you have a link to where I can find the brackets to mount to the roof?
Sorry for the late response. No, sorry. I got them online hopefully you found some a year ago. Let me know if you haven’t done it yet, and I could maybe dig up some receipts
Do you know the name of the stud finder you used ?
How far apart are those brackets suppose to be place?
Why are you putting the racks horizonal when the ones in the background are vertical? If this is for alignment, doesn't the vertical slots allow adjustment for accurate horizonal mounting?
Depending on how your roof space is, it is OK to mix and match panel placement. It may only matter aesthetically. Thanks for the comment
I didn’t know they used studs on roofs? Also, MDF for roof sheathing must a new thing too?? Roof attachments with flashing components are the way to go. I would love to see the rest of the install.
Sorry, I am hearing about wanting the rest of the install a lot. I didn’t video it as I did find most of it online. This part I couldn’t find anywhere. Hope it went well for you.
Anyone can tell the name or brand of that stud finder, can’t find it in Costco website
Franklin stud finder
Using a stud finder through roofing felt? You can literally see/feel where the rafters are.
How long did it take you to complete this job back then?
About 3 weekends with some weekday evenings mixed in. Great question. Thanks for asking.
The thing is a Studfinder!
When you applied that massive amount of tar over and over again it reminded me of those people who have OCD that wash their hands 20 times and open and shut the door over and over again just to be sure.....
Not that anyone cares, but those are not Quick Mounts, those are Ironridge or QuickScrew tile hooks. :)
How do you do it when no one is filming?
Safety includes ear protection too kids
Where did you buy the brackets and rails?
still waiting for that answer as well
Listen at 13:30 - can't post links.
I wonder, if you put enough Backson....? LOL.
5 years late to the party here. Are there permit issue you gotta deal with as far as DIY?
Nope, depending on your city, mine didn't care at all here in CA.
If I do this myself and it is done 100% correct, will the inspector care that it was done DIY? Or will they require it be done by licensed pros?
Not in my case. The inspector didn't care who installed everything, they just inspect for things being done correctly.
@@TheMarkpay
How would they ever know that you drilled the screw square into the rafter board?
@@dialecticalmonist3405 inspectors don’t care if it is in the rafter or not actually. They are inspecting for placement of panels, other codes and electrical.
are u close to rancho cucamonga, maybe u can help me install ;)
Thomas the train? Anyone?
im glad I'm not the only one that heard that lol
You can learn more about it on INPLIX website.
I did something similar with Avasva solutions.
I think you can see how to make it on Avasva . This is just an advice ;)
There’s gotta be a better mounting system than what your using. If not what a pain in the ass.
So confident and yet so wrong.
Who's gonna give me my 14 minutes of life back ?.....
Family.... what do you do with them! Any suggestions?
Just pull the tile up, pry bar unnecessary
I wouldn’t use nails
Your a cowboy ( not a fella on a horse with a large hat and a rope) the other kind.
Dude that takes way to long just get it out lol
I’m glad I don’t work with you
10 min on one foot
You should go to Inplix if you'd like to make it by yourselfs guys.
Way too much overdue a simple task. :) The gravity will beat your extra measures :) , Water cannot flow upward to your roof.
DONT BET...Capillary action
um, high speed winds maybe? Monsoons? they say on tile roofs they don't barely keep the water off the underlayment at all.
Really?? 15 minutes to do one tile bracket? Must have taken ages to finish the whole thing lol. Crow bars, tar, silicone, hammer... so unnecessary!
Yeah, because explaining to someone how and why he does it, takes just as long as if he wasn't making a video at all...
Hey There. I would like to talk to you about doing a job for us in Southern California. Please contact me when you have a moment. Thanks.
Sorry, late reply, but I have done my share of installations, and I am not interested in doing any more. Best of luck.