Elevated Shed Solar Structures
P2 and P3 elevated structures that raise the array above rooftop obstacles and recover capacity lost to shading.
10 year warranty
Where they are used and what they are made of
An elevated shed lifts the array above parapets, water tanks and plant equipment on a flat roof, so those obstacles no longer shade the modules and less of the roof is lost. Depending on the design height, it can also leave walkable or serviceable space under the array. FERO makes two elevated shed types: P2, a two-leg layout for typical obstacle clearance, and P3, a three-leg layout for larger arrays and wider spans.
Elevated sheds are made from SS400 iron. They can be hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123 with a 90 micron coating, or painted. Structure fasteners are galvanized and module fasteners are SS304. Standard inclination is 10 to 45 degrees and standard design wind speed is 35 m/s (126 km/h), customized per project. Height, inclination and wind design are set from the roof obstacles, the roof's load capacity and the wind at the site.
Structures in this range
FERO-P2-ELEV
P2 Elevated Shed
Two-leg elevated structure for flat roofs. It lifts the array above parapets, water tanks and plant equipment so they no longer shade it.
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FERO-P3-ELEV
P3 Elevated Shed
Three-leg elevated structure for larger flat roof arrays. It clears rooftop obstacles and carries wider spans.
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| Structure | P2 Elevated Shed | P3 Elevated Shed |
|---|---|---|
| Choose it for | Typical obstacle clearance, two legs | Larger arrays and wider spans, three legs |
| Legs | Two | Three |
| Application | Flat roof | Flat roof |
| Material and grade | SS400 iron | SS400 iron |
| Coating | Hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123, 90 microns, or painted | Hot-dip galvanized to ASTM A123, 90 microns, or painted |
| Inclination | 10 to 45 degrees, customizable | 10 to 45 degrees, customizable |
| Design wind speed | 35 m/s (126 km/h), customizable | 35 m/s (126 km/h), customizable |
| Warranty | 10 year warranty | 10 year warranty |
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Common questions
When does a flat roof need an elevated shed?
When parapets, water tanks or plant equipment would shade a low array. Lifting the array above them cuts those shading losses and recovers usable roof area.
P2 or P3: which elevated shed should I choose?
P2 is the two-leg layout for typical obstacle clearance. P3 uses three legs for larger arrays and wider spans, where the extra support adds stiffness.
Should I choose galvanized or painted?
Galvanizing after fabrication covers cut edges, holes and welds, and the 90 micron coating is the basis of the warranty on galvanized structures. Painting can lower the first cost, but the coating needs maintenance and will not protect a cut or a weld as well as galvanizing does.
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