S-5! secures 50 solar attachment patents for metal roofs in 2024

S-5!, a go-to manufacturer of solar attachments for metal roofs, continues to solidify its place in the global market. The company is experiencing increased demand for its solar attachment solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific, Latin American and the European Union regions. To serve these international projects (and the U.S.), S-5! added 50 new patents in 2024 alone.

“We are seeing increasing demand for certifiably tested, engineered and affordable lifetime components that allow easy attachment of rooftop accessories to metal roofs while maintaining roof integrity,” said Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5! “In 2024, we prioritized certifications through third-party testing agencies to ensure the reliability and holding strength of our attachment solutions.”

S-5! has secured 194 patents since its first patent application in 1991.

Recent S-5! solar attachment patents

Most recently, the Indian Patent Office granted S-5! patent #423672-001 for its new Protea PV rail-less solar mounting solution, designed for mounting framed solar modules to trapezoidal metal roofs, while providing certified electrical bonding and grounding.

These patents are issued by global patent agencies across multiple regions, including …

• the European Union (12),
• the United States (8),
• China (9),
• India (6),
• Australia (4),
• New Zealand (2),
• the United Kingdom (2),
• South Africa (2),
• Costa Rica (1),
• Kuwait (1),
• Mexico (1),
• Saudi Arabia (1), and
• Turkey (1).

Third-party testing and certifications

Notable achievements include FM Approvals listings to FM 4478 for the Ensolro System, which includes the S-5! PVKIT HUR 2.0 rail-less, direct-attach, solar mounting solution for metal roofs. It can withstand wind uplift forces of up to 150 psf in high-wind and hurricane zones.

Additionally, S-5! standing seam clamps earned Florida Product Approvals (FPA) for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)—a rigorous approval for high wind zones. These achievements further establish S-5!’s leadership in product testing, certifications and standards, extending the reliability of its solutions worldwide.

S-5! is the first metal roof mounting system manufacturer to achieve these accreditations.

“Issued patents are the proof of innovation,” added Haddock. “S-5! is not just a manufacturer; we are an innovation-driven company dedicated to our core principles—innovate, improve, and re-innovate—all while staying true to our commitment to do things The Right Way!”

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