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Old 06-03-2010, 04:39 PM
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hotspur (Chris)
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Solar panel disaster????

just back from my shed looking for where all the water is coming in through

the roof.I suspect it has something to do with our new solar panels installed

a week ago,the shed is twenty years old very well built by a top builder in this district,never ever had an issue with it.I found the leak,its very close to new screw which holds rail to hang on to solar panels,It appears likly the screw head has'nt been sealed,this is just my observation(see photos),the shiny new screw is on right,an older original one to the left,It may not be the cause of the leak at all.but from what i have observed and taken photos of,it may very well be.

The shed is insured,as is it contents.the water has wet valuable timber stored in roof 14 by 1 inch vintage hoop pine,the leak has gone through the celing on to a fridge below and made a mess.

Surely i would'nt have to worry about a claim,the installer has a good reputation in this district,I wonder if any other members have had any problems like the above on solar panel installations.

I really wish i had'nt gone ahead with this project.
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