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Installing on Pitched Roof – Tile

Duration: 01:45

2 NABCEP CEUs

Required Pitched Roof Tile Certification

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Installing solar on tile roofs can be tricky. In this course, we’ll guide you through the essentials of a tile roof system, pro tips for clean and safe installs, and best practices around site management.

You’ll learn about:

Basic solar principles for efficient installation.
Knockout Tile, All Tile Hook, XR Rail®, BOSS®, JayBox®, and CAMO™ products.
The importance of waterproofing and load capacity.
Safety and standards for working on tile roofs.

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Lesson 1: Tile Roof Intro 9 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Tile Roof Intro

Tile Roof Terms

Tile Roof Codes and Standards (IRC 90537)

Roofing Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions 

TRI – Who they are, what they do 

Tile Underlayment

Tile Types & Profiles

Tile Attachment

Tile Coursing

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Lesson 2: Tile Flashing Guidelines 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Tile Flashing Guidelines

Penetrating Tiles

Tile Attachment Options

Lesson 3: Qualifying a Tile Roof 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Qualifying a Tile Roof

Look for Existing Roof Leaks

Watch for Hip Truss Issues

Battens vs. Direct Deck

Age and Condition of the Tile

Examine the Valleys and Ridge Caps

Lesson 3 Quiz: Tile

Lesson 4: Working on Tile Roofs 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Safety on Tile Roofs

Walking on Tiles

Removing Tiles

Grinding and Cutting Tiles

Cutting a Pass Through

Notching a Weather Lug

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Lesson 5: Solar Mounts for Tile Roofs 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Solar Mounts for Tile Roofs

Tile Hooks

Tile Replacement Mounts

Post Style Attachments

Choosing a Roof Attachment

The Inset Method

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Lesson 6: Preparing for Installation 12 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Preparing for Installation

Design Considerations

Required Tools and Supplies

Identifying Roof Hazards

Preparing Tools and Materials on the Ground

Staging Materials on the Roof

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Lesson 7: Marking Array Dimensions 9 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Marking Array Dimensions

Identifying Array Location

Determining Module Clamping Zones and Rail Spacing

Determining Attachment Locations

Staggered Attachments

Determining Rail Cantilever

Determining Rafter Locations

Locating Missed Rafters

Marking Attaching Locations

Lesson 7 Quiz: Tile

Lesson 8: Installing Tile Replacement 7 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Installing Tile Replacement Attachments

Required Tools and Materials

Drilling Pilot Holes

Installing Knockout Tile Base

Optional Deck Level Flashing

Installing Knockout Tile Replacement Flashing

Installing Knockout Tile L-Foot

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Lesson 9: Installing Tile Hooks 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Installing Tile Hooks

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Lesson 10: Installing Flush Mount 11 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Installing Flush Mount Racking

Rail Options

Determining Rail Lengths and Making Cut List

Cutting Rails

Splicing Rails

Expansion Joints

Mounting Rails to Roof Attachments

Squaring and Leveling Rails

Attaching MLPE Devices

Array Grounding and Bonding

Housekeeping

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Lesson 11: Wire Management 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Wire Management

Rooftop Junction Boxes

Tile Conduit Mounting

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Lesson 12: Module Installation 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Module Installation

Module Wire Management

Handling Modules

Installing Modules and Connecting MLPE Devices

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Lesson 13: Array Aesthetics 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Installing on Pitched Roof – Tile: Final Exam

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