Are you worried about watertightness and leaks? If you have taken the step of to go self-consuming and invest in a solar and invest in a solar installation, it is very likely that you will have doubts about the technical technical development of each project on the roofs.

In this sense, more and more people are deciding to join renewable energies for different reasons such as, for example, environmental awareness or savings.

Undoubtedly, one of the most popular investments to make is solar energywhich implies the installation of solar panels in different locations, being roofs being one of the most common locations.

Why do leaks occur? Waterproofing problems

On numerous occasions, the installation of solar panels is faced with the problem of waterproofing, with complications such as leaks or water seepage of different sizes.

In detail, this problem has its origin in the drilling process. drilling processnessential when setting up a drilling system. support system for solar panel support system.. In addition, if it is done correctly, and with all kinds of safety guarantees, a progressive deterioration of roofs and decks, as well as of the various elements that make up this important area of the buildings, is avoided.

Leaks and water seepage have immediate effects on roofs and facades. on roofs and facadesThe risk of damage to the structure, such as damage to the aesthetics and deterioration of the structure of the house itself, must be minimized. Therefore, it is essential to minimize any type of risk that may arise.

Ensuring watertightness: EPDM Double Seal System

Alusín Solar’s own structures for solar panels guarantee a perfect installation a perfect installation with a system of double gasket that avoids this type of problems and ensures an absolute airtightness of the roof.

In order to do so, it is key to understand the two elements that make up these structures and that, in turn, provide the necessary peace of mind and security when developing any solar project.

However, before going through each of them, we cannot overlook the elements that make the difference. Among them, the following play an important role EPDM.

It is an essential material for the quality of a roof installation. It is an elastomer with excellent conditions against the passage of water and other atmospheric agents.

In addition, it has properties of elasticity and resistance which make it a totally suitable material for the waterproofing of surfaces.

The double joint, therefore, will be composed of the following elements:

EPDM gasket with adhesive

The EPDM gasket is composed of a 4mm thick rubber and has a double-sided adhesive that will help during the assembly process of the structures to adhesion to any type of surface. This element is placed between the deck surface and the aluminum beam of the structure.

During assembly, thanks to the pressure that the self-drilling screw will exert when passing through the EPDM gasket, it will allow the gasket to develop its physical property of expansion, ensuring a watertight seal. ensuring watertightnessi.e. watertightness.

Therefore, after this process, the created borehole will be completely covered, ensuring the absence of any leakage or seepage. any type of leakage or seepage.

Another of the most important characteristics of this joint is that it is practically non-deformable.

Self-drilling screw

The self-drilling screw complements the EPDM gasket and consists of three elements:

• • • A carbon steel tip that allows drilling any type of element.
    • One stainless steel screw body.
    • An expandable EPDM washer, which, like the EPDM gasket, ensures the total watertightness of the system.

As additional information, another of the most important characteristics of the self-drilling screw is the resistance of its components to the passage of time.

Finally, in Alusín Solar we have created the following video to demonstrate, in a practical way, how our structures for solar panels work in a real project. Don’t miss it because it’s not to be missed!