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What are some structural considerations for solar panels on garages?* New structural designs and calculations should consider loading, while still accounting for snow and wind loads for the appropriate region. Different solar panel systems have varied loading per square foot, and should be evaluated carefully. A typical solar panel system including structural support framing will be on the order of 15 PSF. Structural considerations are critical to implementing solar panels on garages, especially for a retrofit of an existing structure. The load per square foot will vary depending on each structure’s size and dimensions, as well as structural system used for the garage. For retrofitting, it is important to check the existing capacities before planning to implement solar panels. When upgrading a structure, new code requirements may apply, so this is an additional consideration. * Federal, State, and Local codes govern most of these requirements and should be thoroughly investigated. Data presented herein should be considered guidelines only. For more specific information, please contact TimHaahs via email at info@TimHaahs.com |