Iron Ridge

How to Choose

Rail choice comes down to span. XR10 handles short spans on light-load roofs and costs the least. XR100 is the general-purpose rail for most residential arrays and spans further, which means fewer roof penetrations — often the deciding factor on a roof with awkward rafter spacing. Order bonded splices rather than plain splices so the grounding path continues through the joint without a separate bonding jumper. For attachments, the Halo Ultra Grip deck mount and QuickMount BUG conduit mount cover the two most common problems on a shingle roof.

Key Specifications Explained

• XR10: Short-span rail for light load, lowest cost per foot
• XR100: General-purpose residential rail, longer spans, fewer attachments
• Lengths: 84 inch (7ft) and 168 inch (14ft) in black anodized
• Bonded splice: Maintains the equipment grounding path across the joint
• Attachments: Halo Ultra Grip deck mount and QuickMount BUG conduit mount

Shop the Range

Eleven IronRidge SKUs from $3 hardware to the 14ft XR100 rail at $80, plus bonded splices, deck mounts and conduit mounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

XR10 or XR100?

XR100 for most residential roofs — the longer span usually saves more in attachments and labor than the rail costs extra.

Do I need bonded splices?

Use them. A plain splice interrupts the grounding path and forces a separate bonding jumper, which is more parts and more inspection risk.

Will IronRidge clamps work with my modules?

IronRidge publishes a module compatibility and clamp-size table. Send us your module model and we will confirm the clamp before you order.

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