Pitched roof solar mounts? They're super common for homes and small businesses. Basically, they're made for roofs that aren't flat – like roofs with tiles, metal, or shingles. They let solar panels sit at an angle but stay safe from the weather.

These mounts make a solid between the panels and the roof. They bolt into the strong parts of your roof, like rafters, not just the shingles. This makes sure they can handle wind, snow, and general wear and tear.

To put them in, you start with attachments on the roof. Depending on your roof type, you might use hooks for tiles, bolts for metal, or clamps for standing seam roofs. Install these at certain spots, figuring in panel size, local wind, and roof strength. And you seal around each spot to keep the roof from leaking.

After that, aluminum rails go on, either sideways or up and down. These hold the solar panels. Getting them straight is important, so the weight spreads evenly and the panels line up right. Good mounts can adjust a bit to deal with roofs that aren't perfectly even, which makes things easier.

Then, the solar panels get clamped onto the rails. These clamps hold the panels tight but still let them expand and contract when the temperature changes. Grounding is often built into the hardware to meet safety rules and keep the install simple.

A cool thing about pitched roofs is that their angle is often pretty good for getting the most sun, especially for houses. So you don't usually need extra stuff to tilt the panels. If the angle isn't quite right, the mounting system can still change the panel angle a bit without ruining the structure.

Companies such as SIC Solar makes these mounts to be tough and easy to install. They usually use stuff that won't rust, like aluminum and stainless steel, so they last a long time outside.

So, all in all, pitched roof solar mounts use strong anchors, straight rails, and secure clamps to turn your angled roof into a good spot to make solar power.