Our Classic Shake Mount uses Quick Mount PV's patented QBlock Elevated Water Seal Technologyto form the easiest, fastest, most universally code-compliant and watertight mount available for solar panel installation on cedar shake roofs. The oversized 18 x 18-inch flashing accommodates the large exposure of shake roofing.
For installing solar concurrently with the construction of a new shake roof, use our QBase Metal, Shake & Slate Mount.
Features - Stainless steel hardware (included)
- 25-year warranty; 50-year expected life
- Works with all leading racks
- Won't void roof manufacturer's warranty
- Approved for use by leading roof manufacturers
- Meets or exceeds roofing industry best practices
- 2554 lbs. average ultimate pullout (Douglas fir); 2203 lbs. average ultimate shear
- Available through leading distributors
- One bolt installation
- No shingle cutting
- 100% IBC compliant
- Product Patent Information
- Made in USA
- Installation Guide (PDF 765K) | Download
- Engineering report (PDF 1.6M) | Download
- CAD drawing - PDF (63K) | Download
- 25-year Limited Product Warranty (PDF 613K) | Download
Designed to be adaptable, Quick Mount PV's 18 x 18-inch flashing installs on East Coast style shake roofs (7.5-inch exposure over skip sheeting) and West Coast (10-inch exposure over solid sheeting) alike. The shake roof flashing slides quickly into place with no need to modify the shake to force a fit. Just a simple, watertight seal every time.
Quick Mount PV's Classic Shake Mounts are constructed of corrosion resistant material, including .050 aluminum flashing and stainless steel hardware, which last at least three times longer than galvanized parts. Our Classic Shake Mounts bolt to any racking system with an L-foot interface, and integrate directly with Prosolar and Unistrut systems, as well.
PV, Solar Water Heating, and More
The Quick Mount PV Classic Shake Mount is the logical choice not only for solar PV installation, but also for rooftop solar water heating systems. In fact, whatever you need to fasten to a shake roof
