I build a metal pergula to hold 10 Canadian 380 watt solar panels for my solar power system, this gives me shade and keeps the panels off the ground, let me know what y’all think!
Great idea! I was thinking of placing panels on my flat garage, but I really like this pergola creation. I don't like solar panels on the house, but I understand it is necessary most of the time. Thanks for the video!
Hi, have them on beams and rack on my wooden side roof over the garage and toilet / coal house. ( That dates the house!) Easy to remove though with solar racking. I have them on the sheds in the garden and a A frame on the lawn. Looking at putting them against the fence line when I clear the weeds. (bushes) Living in the UK not much need for sun shade! But I like it. Take care M
When I build mine I’m going to use Unistrut. Good project though! More landscape and shade. Win win.
Very good idea. Get some yard back, too. Glad to see a new video as I know Texas has had some weather! Glad you’re ok.
Great idea! I was thinking of placing panels on my flat garage, but I really like this pergola creation. I don't like solar panels on the house, but I understand it is necessary most of the time. Thanks for the video!
Cool idea. You just earned a new subscriber. 👍
Good shit Mike!
Good project did you need permits just asking my city hall sucks.
@@dan32one44 nope i just did it
It's like a junkyard back there. Bet the neighbors hate it.
@@Stone177 there backyard is worse!
Hi MIKE, can you comment on how the solar panels affect the temperature underneath during full sun?
@@luxbeltran it feels cool, does not seem to radiate heat any worse then a normal metal roof
Did you keep track of how much the material cost? I would love to this in my driveway.
I’d say roughly 600 dollars
what is your plans on mounting the pergola to ground?
@@joejoe9399 I was going to add 4x4 wooden poles concreted into the ground the bolt them to the legs toward the bottom
Australian here, why not put them on the roof of your house like we do?
@@YeahTheOzzy because when the roof needs any kind of work then they have to be removed, also wanted some extra shade!
@@Mikebuildss fair enough! how often do roofs need to be worked on over there? Almost never here.
Hi, have them on beams and rack on my wooden side roof over the garage and toilet / coal house. ( That dates the house!)
Easy to remove though with solar racking.
I have them on the sheds in the garden and a A frame on the lawn.
Looking at putting them against the fence line when I clear the weeds. (bushes)
Living in the UK not much need for sun shade! But I like it.
Take care M
@@markeh1971 wey nice sounds like a solid setup! Thanks for the comment