The attachment point is where solar meets roofing, and it’s where lawsuits live. Covers locating rafters reliably, flashed mount installation on asphalt shingle (flashing integration, sealant standards), standing-seam clamps and corrugated-metal brackets, pull-out strength basics, and rail layout/leveling. You’ll learn the manufacturer-spec torque and waterproofing details that keep both the roof warranty and the solar […]

Modules are fragile, expensive, and awkward at height. Learn safe hoisting methods, clamp zones and torque specs, row sequencing so you never strand yourself, mid/end clamp installation, and micro-crack prevention (never step, never drop on a corner). Covers portrait vs. landscape layout tradeoffs and the QC pass you run before anything gets energized. Setting modules […]

Roof-side electrical, scoped for installers: string wiring and polarity, connector crimping standards (a common cause of roof-side faults when done wrong), wire management built to last in sun and wind, grounding and bonding paths through the racking, and module-level rapid shutdown device installation. Clear boundary throughout: what the installer does vs. what stays with the […]

Covers conduit penetration flashing, junction/combiner box mounting, attic runs vs. exterior conduit tradeoffs, and sealing standards at every roof touch point. Includes the leak-prevention inspection you do before leaving the roof and how to document penetrations with photos for the homeowner file. Penetrations and box mountingLesson 5 — sequence for a watertight roof touch point1Pick […]

Walk through the inspection day: what AHJ inspectors check on the roof (setbacks, labeling, attachment, wire management), common correction notices and how to avoid them, and supporting the electrician at system commissioning. Ends with customer handover basics — monitoring app setup, what the homeowner should never touch, and maintenance expectations. Certificate of Completion included. Inspection […]