Can the roof withstand the weight of a solar system? | ||
Yes! The heaviest normal GSE family solar heater weighs totally about 225kg fully filled with water. This weight is distributed in 4 squre meters on 6 legs. The load on each leg is far within the permitted weight on roof stipulated by Ontario Housing Code. |
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Figure 1. Load and Footprint Dimensions |
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Figure 2. A solar water heater installed on a slope roof. |
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