For six types of roofing: concrete and clay tiles, standing-seam roofs, sandwich roofs, slate, trapezoidal sheet metal, and corrugated sheet metal. The selection process always follows this order: first, the roofing material—which determines the product family—then the roof structure, including the question of what it is fastened to (rafters, battens, purlins, or roof seams), and finally the wind and snow loads at the location, which determine the number of fastening points. The product matrix on this page shows you the available systems for each type of roofing.

COMPACTPITCH includes solutions for concrete and clay tiles, as well as for slate and corrugated metal roofs. COMPACTMETAL is designed for standing-seam, trapezoidal, and sandwich-panel roofs. The product matrix on this page shows which systems are assigned to each roof type.

Five, each with different focuses. COMPACTPITCH XM-F is the universal choice: An adjustable cover plate decouples the hook’s position from the tile grid, so that the hook can typically be positioned directly above the rafter. XM-B is not a standalone hook system, but rather a metal replacement tile that replaces the interlocking tile beneath the hook—especially in areas with heavy snow loads. XM-PL is designed for plain-tile roofing and comes with a matching sheet metal replacement tile. XT-R 2.0 is the hinged roof hook with a floating mounting system, designed for uneven roof structures and one-person adjustment. XT35-VLOW addresses special cases: typical Mediterranean tile roofs, flat roof battens, and concrete substrates. If on-site solar mounting brackets are already installed, our rails can be attached over them.

For trapezoidal sheet metal roofs, COMPACTMETAL TS and COMPACTMETAL TL are available. COMPACTMETAL TS uses short rails and is designed for modules mounted horizontally. COMPACTMETAL TL spans two high ribs and allows for portrait-oriented mounting. Other factors relevant to the selection process include the profile geometry, rib spacing, and project-specific loads.

COMPACTMETAL TM. The system is clamped onto the seam instead of penetrating the roofing material—so no new opening is created in the roof, and therefore no additional sealing point is required. The existing seam profile is key: double standing seams, round seams, and sliding seams each require their own clamps. Send us a photo of the seam and the profile designation, and we’ll let you know which clamp is the right fit.

COMPACTMETAL TR. Wind loads are absorbed by sandwich fasteners and rails; the patented support concept transfers snow loads directly to the substructure. In this way, the system prevents permanent stress on the panel’s top layer, which can lead to damage and leaks when panels are screwed directly into the substructure. COMPACTMETAL TR has received general building authority approval. For planning purposes, we need the panel type, the structure of the substructure, and the site-specific loads.

COMPACTPITCH XW is intended for use on corrugated metal roofs. For slate roofs, suitability must be verified based on the roof structure and structural requirements. The mounting rail system is height-adjustable and is designed specifically for each project.

For the preliminary selection, we need the type of roofing, the roof structure—including rafter spacing—the dimensions and orientation of the modules, as well as the wind and snow loads at the site. For metal roofs, the profile geometry and rib spacing must also be provided; for tile roofs, the tile shape is required. Using this information, our team narrows down the suitable systems; detailed project planning is carried out in AEROTOOL or the AERO.GO planning app.

There are two ways to do this. For the design itself, there’s AEROTOOL: Site data, shading, wind loads, and snow loads are all integrated into a single project, which generates a CAD drawing, project report, and bill of materials. And if the system selection or a structural question can’t be resolved using this tool, our team will take over. You can reach us at office@aerocompact.com, by phone at +43 5524 22 566, or via the contact form.