S-5! solar mounts earn product approval for hurricane conditions

S-5! standing seam clamps, used for solar installations and other metal roof applications, have earned Florida Product Approvals (FPA) for high velocity and hurricane zones (HVHZ).

Florida’s product approval regulatory process is known for its stringent standards, particularly due to the state’s susceptibility to high winds and severe weather conditions. S-5! is the first metal roof attachment manufacturer to earn FPA for HVHZ certification. The company has conducted more than 5,000 individual load tests for different load directions, material types, gauge thickness and brand of roof manufacture.

“FPA has different levels of approvals, and HVHZ is the most demanding one,” said Rob Haddock, CEO and founder of S-5! “We are proud of this ground-breaking milestone, validating the holding strength and quality engineering of S-5!-tested-and-certified products.”

Haddock said the product production, testing and certification were critical in ensuring public safety.

“Many applications lack proper engineering for specific design loads, posing risks to public safety and potential liabilities for owners, contractors and designers,” he said. “My hope is that this certification will establish a benchmark for the importance of tested and certified attachments, encouraging other producers to comply.”

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