Concrete Ballast Blocks Solar

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Concrete ballast blocks solar. Except when to do so would incur heavier labor costs than an off site pour would incur. Manufactured in a standard size each solar ballast block weights approximately 31lbs. Solar ballast blocks we produce concrete ballast blocks for both rooftop and ground based solar arrays. 667 main street cromwell ct 06416 tel.
Ballasted arrays work well on flat rooftops and sites like brownfields superfunds and landfills where few to no penetrations are wanted. 17 lbs ea compressive strength min p. Solar ballast block provides the dispersion of point loads without the need for penetrating roofing materials. In these cases nearby concrete plants are often accommodating of the pouring cutting and assembly to take place on their own concrete yards.
These solar ballast block adhere to the same structural specifications astm c90 as rcp block brick s other manufactured concrete block units. Ballast units are delivered to the site ready for installation shortening project lead times. Ballasts are the heavy non penetrating solution to installing solar where installers use concrete blocks to mount arrays instead of making holes in rooftops or screwing into the ground. Our ballast units are manufactured in a controlled environment that is not impacted by weather conditions.
This is a critical common factor in colorado and surrounding states where the tendency for high wind areas and above average snowfall abound. We manufacture several sizes and weights of products that are specifically designed for the strict quality requirements of the solar panel industry. Cromwell concrete products inc.