A guide to assessing existing roofs for the addition of solar panels

Author: Jonathan Prew

Date published

1 April 2022

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A guide to assessing existing roofs for the addition of solar panels

The Structural Engineer

Author

Jonathan Prew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 4, 2022, Page(s) 24-28

Date published

1 April 2022

Author

Jonathan Prew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 100, Issue 4, 2022, Page(s) 24-28

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article summarises guidance developed by Hampshire County Council for the assessment of roofs in order to install photovoltaic panels.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
24-28
Publisher:
Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

Assessment of Structures Roof Loading Technical Issue 4

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