On Jan 6, 11:35*am, "Roberts" wrote:
A neighbour has had solar panels installed covering the whole of one side of
the roof. I wonder what about the extra weight of the panels of the roof.
Also as you can see for about 30 miles at roof level how are they secured to
the roof. What about getting to the tiles ?
I am thinking about it for myself.

Robbie

They are not that heavy. One person can pick a panels up easy and the
weight is distributed.

Lots of people on this group have PV panels including myself.
There are some very envious ones that haven't that will appear
shortly.

Tiles are removed from the roof and brackest screwed to the rafters.
The tiles are put back with lead flashings as required.
Metal rails go on the brackets and the panels on the rails.
It's about a two day job for most installations.
There is also a grid tie inverter and meter to go some where. Not big
items, mine is in the garage.

Prices paid for electricity were cut on Dec12 but installation prices
have come down so it's likely still viable though not as good as
before.
You will need to check this out. They will giveyou a financial
estimation with the quote for the work.
They are putting extra conditions in place in April about the energy
standard your house has to comply with so watch out for this.