With very few exceptions, the load-bearing capacity of each individual S‑5!® clamp is greater than the load-bearing capacity of the roof panels or profile sheets and their fastening to the supporting structure. This applies not only to the normal clamps but also to the S‑5!® mini clamps. Therefore, the weak points are usually not the clamps, but the roof covering and its fastening.

Depending on the use of the respective S‑5!® clamp, it must be ensured that the forces transferred from the clamp to the seam can be absorbed by the seam or by the supporting structure. In particular, the snow and wind loads, the additional loads from the installations attached to the clamps, as well as the increased stresses in the edge and corner areas of the roof structure must be taken into account. A sufficient number of clamps must be provided. For statically relevant clamps, a distance of at least 500 mm from the end of the standing seam profile must be maintained.

Please always follow the installation instructions for the respective S‑5!® clamps and the other products used! The respective installation instructions do not release the executing company from the obligation to clarify the possible uses and application of our products, also in connection with the other materials used, on the individual object in advance. RoofTech, S‑5!® and the other producers generally do not accept any responsibility for suitability, processing and correct use. If our installation instructions are not followed and if other components are used that were not purchased from us, we accept no liability for any resulting defects or damage. The warranty is therefore excluded.

The drawings and photos shown in our documents and on our and the S‑5! homepage serve to clarify individual details and are merely recommendations. RoofTech and S‑5! assume no further liability.

RoofTech GmbH, S‑5!® — Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. and the other manufacturers of our product range generally recommend that the planned application and installation, the PV system, the dimensioning of a snow guard system, etc., be checked by a qualified specialist who is responsible for the statics and assembly, snow and wind loads, the additional loads from the installations attached to the clamps, the regional regulations and standards, etc., as well as the planning and construction of and on metal roofs.

RoofTech GmbH, S‑5!® — Metal Roof Innovations Ltd. and the other producers of our distributed products generally do not accept responsibility for installation, suitability and applications, nor any further liability.