Can SolVe Mount be used on concrete interlocking tiles?

Yes, the SolVe Mount is compatible with concrete interlocking tiles. Care must be taken to avoid installing on the join and channel areas to prevent water ingress.

What positioning considerations apply to interlocking tiles?

When installing on concrete interlocking tiles, avoid the join and the channel (left of the join underneath). Move positioning left or right of the join to ensure proper seal compression on a flat surface.

What is the mounting zone for concrete interlocking tiles?

The recommended mounting zone for concrete interlocking tiles is 0-20mm below the overlapping tile, avoiding the join and channel areas.

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SolVe MountSolar Mounting for concrete interlocking tiles

Fire Safety compliant roof mounting. Airtight VMQ seal, no open air void in the roof — the fire rating is preserved. MCS 012 3.0 certified.

EASYFASTSTRONGLOW PROFILECompatible with concrete interlocking tiles.

Concrete interlocking tile roof with SolVe Mount solar panel installation

Installation Difficulty

Standard

Avoid the join and channel — use vertical rails, noggins, or fix a block of wood alongside the rafter (sistering or doubling). The mounting zone is 0–20mm below the overlapping tile. Concrete interlocking tiles are single-lapped, making them easier to core through than stone. If tiles cannot be removed or slid back easily, use neodymium magnets and the Rafter Finder app to locate the rafters.

Last Updated: May 2026

Key Takeaways

Compatible with concrete interlocking tiles (Marley, Redland, etc.)
Adjustment required: Raise the seal height for the thicker roof covering
Mounting zone: 0-20mm below the overlapping tile
Important: Avoid the join and channel to prevent water ingress

Material Pedigree

The Seal Trusted Where Failure Isn't an Option

When failure means a downed aircraft or a breached reactor, engineers choose VMQ silicone. SolVe Mount uses the same seal material family — proven across six decades in environments that make a British roof look trivial.

Space

International Space Station

Docking port seals and habitat pressure boundaries — where a single failure breaches a pressurised environment in orbit.

Aviation

Boeing · Airbus · Rolls Royce

Pressure cabin door seals, jet engine assemblies, and aircraft fuel systems — maintaining integrity through thousands of flight cycles from −60 °C to over 200 °C.

Nuclear

Power Generation

Containment gaskets in nuclear stations where chemical resistance and zero compression-creep are non-negotiable.

Defence

BAE Systems

Submarine pressure seals, naval vessel systems, and defence electronics requiring long-term environmental resistance.

No sealant, flashing, grinding or removing tiles required. Just tighten a nut.

Installing on Concrete Interlocking Tiles

Concrete interlocking tiles are one of the most common roofing materials in the UK, covering millions of homes built from the 1960s onwards. Brands like Marley, Redland, and Russell make these durable, affordable tiles. The SolVe Mount uses a 28mm diamond core to create a precise opening in the tile or 'working area' to access the rafter. Our expansion seal expands when compressed, pressing outwards on the walls of the core hole and expanding beyond, creating a permanent watertight barrier. Forces are channeled directly to the rafter, ensuring the tile itself carries no load.

Understanding the interlocking design: Unlike slate or plain tiles that overlap , interlocking tiles have a channel and join system on one (left) side. This creates areas where water channels flow. For a proper seal, position the SolVe away from these features to avoid damming the channel. Solution due Q1 2026.

Positioning guidance: With a 0-20mm mounting zone below the overlapping concrete interlocking tile, position the mount on the flat tile surface away from the join and channel.

How to install:
CORE - 28mm diamond core to create your 'working area' to access the rafter.
DRILL - Pre-drill using the drill guide provided.
FIX - Screw in the fully assembled SolVe Mount. Raise the seal height for concrete interlocking tiles, tighten the nut to compress and expand the seal.
DONE - Your MCS certified, IPX8 rated concrete interlocking tile roof mount is complete.

The SolVe Mount ensures no load is transferred to the concrete interlocking tile roof and creates a watertight seal that will outlive the roof covering.

Making solar installation simple, fast and repeatable. No concrete interlocking tile expertise required.

Unshrinkable Technology

Maintains a permanent 34-36mm expansion above and below the roof covering, ensuring no retreat or seal degradation over time.

172-Year Longevity

ASTM D395B testing confirms ~30% compression set after 172 years, preserving elasticity and waterproof "springiness."

Load Isolation

Forces are channeled directly to the rafter. The seal expands radially, exerting pressure only on the core hole walls, not the concrete interlocking tile.

Triple-Seal Protection

Primary seal matches roof covering depth, augmented by upper and lower seals for 100% watertight confidence.

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