Tools for roof-mounted solar installations

See below for a run through of the tools we use when we’re up on the roof!

Our List

PPE and storage
  • Hard hats
  • Steel toe footwear
  • Gloves
  • Storage box
  • Storage bag
Roofing tools
  • Combi drill and masonry bits
  • Impact driver with socket bit
  • Angle grinder with stone and metal blades
  • Heat gun
  • Hammer
  • Tape measure
  • Slate ripper/saw
  • Knife
  • Pencil/pen
  • Chisels
  • Allen key
  • Rubber mallet
  • Large spirit level
  • Caulking tool
Equipment
  • Waterproof flashing
  • Slate repair coil/lead strip
  • Clout nails
  • Rail brackets
  • Bracket screws
  • Rail
  • Rail connectors
  • Panel fastners
  • Spare slates are sometimes a good idea!
  • Silicone – not to be used as main adhesive or waterproofer!

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Find out more

To see more information, or let us know how we can help you with your solar project, head to our website https://www.pluggedinelectricians.co.uk/