November 13th Solar Ready Roofs That Aren’t: Preventing Costly Design Failures in Solar PV Installations

Event Description As cities and states nationwide adopt "solar ready" roof requirements, a critical gap has emerged between code compliance and real-world performance. Many roofs certified as "solar ready" have proven anything but—failing catastrophically when solar arrays are installed, sometimes at wind pressures less than half their design ratings. This presentation examines real-world solar PV...