Concrete Ballast Blocks Solar

Sam veague vice president of commercial sales at ecolibrium solar said common concrete landscaping pavers can deteriorate through exposure to uv light moisture and freezing thawing.

Concrete ballast blocks solar.

Except when to do so would incur heavier labor costs than an off site pour would incur. An emerging issue with solar ballast is the breakdown of the concrete. Cmu ballast block cmu ballast blocks are specifically designed for freeze thaw durability and to work with the racking systems of roof top solar panels. Normal weight cmu approximate density is 135 136 lbs sq.

Solar panel ballast block. In these cases nearby concrete plants are often accommodating of the pouring cutting and assembly to take place on their own concrete yards. Ballast block standard sizes block weight pallet type pallet count pallet weight. The foundation required under the ballast blocks will vary depending on the ground conditions and weight size of the solar panel.

Vrain block s wide range of sizes and weights of quality solar ballast block. Jandris ballast cmu conform to astm c1884. Features benefits durable precast concrete material allows for cast in solar panel mounting structures hardware. Conforms to astm c1491 14 and c1884 18.

17 lbs ea compressive strength min p. Pouring concrete ballast blocks is most cost effective when performed on the solar construction site. Installation of the ballast blocks is exceptionally fast with a range of lifting options to suit site plant. Ballast block products 2x8x16 ballast block.

Its proprietary geoballast foundation introduces quarry rock to keep ground mount solar secured. The industry standard for ballast weights has been precast or poured concrete blocks but ap alternatives a mounting and racking specialist has introduced an open option for ballasting. Solar ballast blocks are specifically designed for freeze thaw durability and work with solar panel racking systems. 667 main street cromwell ct 06416 tel.

These solar ballast block adhere to the same structural specifications astm c90 as rcp block brick s other manufactured concrete block units. Precast concrete ballast footing used to securly position solar panels and related mounting hardware and help prevent movement and overturning of solar panel systems. Ballast block solar block. We have been astm international certified serving the colorado and rocky mountain front range manufacturing quality concrete block products since 1934.

Cromwell concrete products inc. The solar panel ballast blocks provided by rcp block brick are a durable and simple way to add ballast weight to your solar panel array. We can also include a fixing detail if the blocks require anchoring to a concrete foundation.