{"product_id":"valkpro-ballast-tile-4-5kg-flat-roof-solar-mounting","title":"Ballast Tile 4.5kg - Flat Roof Solar Mounting","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Concrete Ballast Tile 4.5kg - 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\u003e4.5kg 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\u003e300 × 150 × 45mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the smaller footprint of this tile makes it useful for fine-tuning ballast distribution alongside the larger 9kg tile.\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;\"\u003e300×150×45mm\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;\"\u003e4.5kg\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;\"\u003eCompact Footprint for Fine-Tuning Ballast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eThe smaller \u003cstrong\u003e300 × 150 × 45mm footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this tile useful for adjusting ballast weight precisely once the main 9kg tiles are in place.\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;\"\u003eWorks Alongside the 9kg Ballast Tile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eDesigned to be used \u003cstrong\u003etogether with the matching 9kg ballast tile\u003c\/strong\u003e to achieve the correct 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; 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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\u003e4.5kg\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;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; color:#2B2B2B;\"\u003eFine-tuning ballast weight alongside the 9kg tile\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;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between this tile and the 9kg tile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e4.5kg tile has a smaller footprint (300 × 150 × 45mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e than the larger 9kg tile, and is typically used to fine-tune the total ballast weight and distribution once the main tiles are in place.\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;\"\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 tile be used on its own, without the 9kg tile?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; color:#2B2B2B; background:#ffffff;\"\u003eIt can be used independently, but is most commonly specified \u003cstrong\u003ealongside the 9kg tile\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of a full ballast layout confirmed by the system design report.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Van der Valk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64960844562781,"sku":"ballast-tile-4.5","price":2.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/BallastTile4.5kg-FlatRoofSolarMounting.jpg?v=1787589507","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/valkpro-ballast-tile-4-5kg-flat-roof-solar-mounting","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}