What Makes a Solar Mounting System Installer-Friendly?
Installers work with solar mounting systems every day, and they quickly learn which ones help them stay efficient and which ones slow them down. When you look at real conditions on residential roofs, the best solar mounting hardware is not the most complicated or the most engineered on paper. It is the one that keeps […]
Top Rack Technology to Exhibit at RE+ Midwest 2025 with Florida-Approved Solar Mounting Systems
Moorestown, NJ – November 2025 Top Rack Technology is excited to announce its participation in RE+ Midwest 2025, one of the region’s leading renewable energy exhibitions, taking place December 3-4 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Visitors can find Top Rack Technology at Booth #821, where the company will showcase its high-performance rooftop […]
Guide 3 – How to Apply the Span Table to Find Your Maximum Bracket (Base) Spacing
This section builds on Part 1 (Installation Site Preparation) and Part 2 (Span Table Selection) and explains how to perform span table application using a real project example from start to finish. It shows installers how to read the table accurately, match the correct parameters, and understand why a specific maximum span value is chosen. […]
Guide 2 – Choosing and Understanding Your SPAN Table
Guide 2 explains how the installation site information collected in Part 1: Installation Site Preparation is applied to the official SPAN TABLES. The purpose of this guide is to help installers follow the table structure in the correct order so they can perform accurate span table selection and locate the allowable maximum distance between two […]
How To Find Out the Bracket (Base) Span – Part 1: Installation Site Preparation
1: Preparation Before determining the maximum distance between each Bracket (Base), it is essential to prepare accurate Installation Site Information. Every value collected at this stage, local design code, wind and snow data, roof type, and attachment condition, directly informs bracket span preparation and the reference you will later make to the official SPAN TABLES […]
Top Rack Technology Earns Florida Product Approval — Strengthening Solar Rooftop Reliability for the Sunshine State
As Florida continues to lead the U.S. in solar adoption, installers face one constant challenge: meeting the state’s demanding building codes for wind and structural performance. especially in hurricane-prone regions.Top Rack Technology has taken a major step forward to make that process easier and safer. The company’s flagship rooftop solar-mounting systems, the TRT-01 Rail-less Base […]
UL 2703 Made Practical: Verify Module – Racking Compatibility Before You Submit
When you submit plans for a rooftop solar project, the one line that often gets the most attention from reviewers isn’t about wind or snow load.It’s a UL 2703 solar mounting. Everyone knows it’s important, but what it actually covers, and how to prove your system complies, is where confusion starts. If you’ve ever had […]
Comp-Shingle Penetrations: Fasteners, Sealants, and Warranty-Safe Methods (TRT01/02)
Composition shingle solar mounting best practices come down to precise layout, clean seating, and shingle-safe sealants that keep the roof’s water path intact, without relying on additional flashing. This guide is purely descriptive so crews can follow a safe, repeatable sequence and reduce callbacks. For spacing and hardware decisions, use TRT’s certified span tables and […]
Tile Hooks 101: Pick the Right Hook for S, W and Flat Tiles
Installing solar on tile roofs requires more care than most other roof types. Each tile profile has its own shape, strength, and spacing and choosing the right tile roof solar hooks is what keeps everything solid, watertight, and inspection-ready. This article explains how to recognize common tile profiles, match the right TRT03 hook, and maintain […]
Attachment Spacing For Comp-Shingle Arrays (ASCE 7-22 Field Guide)
Solar attachment spacing ASCE 7-22 governs how often you fasten modules on comp-shingle rooftops. It’s driven by wind pressures, roof zones, and the allowable withdrawal of your listed fasteners. This field guide is written for plan-set drafters and engineers who need clear, citable steps that pass AHJ review. It prioritizes TRT01 (rail-less comp-shingle) and TRT02 […]
