Patent ID: 8875455

Claim:
A mounting system for solar modules, comprising: (a) a mounting beam having a first leg portion, a second leg portion and a center portion extending between the first and second leg portions, wherein the second leg portion is longer than the first leg portion such that center portion is supported at an angle to the ground; (b) a first fastener at the bottom of the first leg portion, the first fastener configured to attach the first leg portion to the roof of a building; (c) a first receptacle encircling the first fastener and the bottom of the first leg portion; (d) sealant disposed within the first receptacle, wherein the sealant provides a water-tight seal over the region where the first fastener attaches to the roof of the building; (e) a second fastener at the bottom of the second leg portion, the second fastener configured to attach the second leg portion to the roof of a building; (f) a second receptacle encircling the second fastener and the bottom of the second leg portion; and (d) sealant disposed within the second receptacle, wherein the sealant provides a water-tight seal over the region where the second fastener attaches to the roof of the building.