{"product_id":"concrete-ballast-tile-9kg-valkpro-compatible-flat-roof-mounting-ballast","title":"Concrete Ballast Tile 9kg - Compatible Flat Roof Mounting Ballast","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Concrete Ballast Tile 9kg - ValkPro+ Compatible Flat Roof Mounting Ballast --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; color:#2B2B2B; line-height:1.6; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#2B2B2B; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e9kg Concrete Ballast Tile\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compatible alternative ballast tile for use with \u003cstrong\u003eValkPro+ flat roof mounting systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, weighting down the mass carriers that anchor a non-penetrating flat-roof PV array in place. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e330 × 300 × 45mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tile is placed directly onto the system's mass carriers as part of the overall ballast strategy for the array.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; color:#2B2B2B; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eBallasted flat-roof systems rely on tile weight rather than roof penetration to resist wind uplift, so the \u003cstrong\u003eexact number and layout of ballast tiles required is project-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e — always confirmed by a full system design and structural report rather than estimated on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin:20px 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e330×300×45mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003e9kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eConcrete\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eMass Carrier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eNon-Penetrating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003eFixing Method\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 140px; background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; border-radius:6px; min-width:110px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:19px; font-weight:700; line-height:1.2;\"\u003eValkPro+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px; margin-top:4px; opacity:0.92;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF6E5; border-left:4px solid #E0942A; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:14px 18px; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:#E0942A; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eCompatible Alternative — Not a Genuine Van der Valk Part\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible alternative ballast tile\u003c\/strong\u003e for use with ValkPro+ flat roof mounting systems, matching the weight and dimensions of the standard tile. It is not a genuine Van der Valk-branded component, but is confirmed suitable for use with the ValkPro+ mass carrier system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FDECEC; border-left:4px solid #D32F2F; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:14px 18px; margin:0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:14px; color:#D32F2F; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFull System Design Required Before Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe exact quantity of ballast tiles required, and how they should be distributed across the array, depends on roof height, wind zone, and array layout. A \u003cstrong\u003efull ValkPro+ system design and structural report\u003c\/strong\u003e is required to confirm the correct ballast specification before installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:6px; margin:28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eNon-Penetrating Ballast Solution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eWeighs down the array's \u003cstrong\u003emass carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e to resist wind uplift, avoiding the need to penetrate the roof membrane.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCompatible With ValkPro+ Systems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eSized and weighted to work as a \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e within ValkPro+ flat roof mounting layouts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eDurable Concrete Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong\u003esolid concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term outdoor durability and consistent, reliable ballast weight.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSuits South-Facing and East-West Layouts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eBallasted flat-roof systems of this type are typically specified for both \u003cstrong\u003esouth-facing and east-west array configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eUsable on Green and Sedum Roofs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eOn sedum or green roof installations, ballast tiles of this type are commonly \u003cstrong\u003ebedded into the growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e flush with the sedum surface to help distribute point loads and prevent the mass carriers sinking into the vegetation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7FAFA; border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; padding:16px; flex:1 1 250px; min-width:220px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color:#00625D; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eStraightforward Stacking With the 4.5kg Tile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eCan be used \u003cstrong\u003ealongside the matching 4.5kg ballast tile\u003c\/strong\u003e to fine-tune the total ballast weight and improve weight distribution across the array.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:6px; margin:28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 16px;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eConcrete ballast tile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F7FAFA; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValkPro+ flat roof mounting systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eNon-penetrating ballast for mass carriers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 16px;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcrete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F7FAFA; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330 × 300 × 45mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 16px;\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eOnto system mass carriers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#F7FAFA; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eGreen\/Sedum Roof Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eBed level with the growing medium; max. 105mm gap to rear wind shield\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; background:#ffffff; padding:10px 16px; border-bottom:1px solid #D9EDEA; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 46%; font-weight:600; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eQuantity Required\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eProject-specific — confirm via full system design and report\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.03em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:10px 16px; border-radius:6px; margin:28px 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;\"\u003eIs this a genuine Van der Valk ballast tile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eNo. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible alternative ballast tile\u003c\/strong\u003e matching the weight and dimensions used within ValkPro+ flat roof mounting systems, rather than a genuine Van der Valk branded component.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;\"\u003eHow many of these tiles do I need for my installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThe exact quantity and layout is \u003cstrong\u003eproject-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on roof height, wind zone, and array configuration. A full ValkPro+ system design and structural report is required to confirm the correct specification.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;\"\u003eCan this tile be used on a green or sedum roof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eYes. On sedum or green roof installations, the tile is typically \u003cstrong\u003ebedded flush with the growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e to help distribute point loads and stop the mass carriers sinking into the vegetation, with a maximum 105mm gap to the rear wind shield.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;\"\u003eDoes this tile require roof penetration to fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eNo. It is part of a \u003cstrong\u003enon-penetrating ballast system\u003c\/strong\u003e, using weight alone to resist wind uplift rather than fixing through the roof membrane.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D9EDEA; border-radius:6px; margin:0 0 8px 0; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#ffffff; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; padding:10px 16px; cursor:pointer; list-style:none;\"\u003eCan this be used together with the 4.5kg ballast tile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eYes. 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