In this article we will discuss solar roofing systems, which integrate roofing materials with solar PV panels or solar thermal systems. Specifically we will cover, metal roofs, PVC flat roofing membranes and asphalt shingles. Although most roof-mounted solar systems are installed on top of an existing roof be it an asphalt shingles roof or any type of flat roof these solar systems are not integrated into the roofing material, and therefore are not solar roofs.

Most solar systems are installed on a roof of a house or a building. The exception are solar farms or ground-mounted solar installations, but these are rare, and are usually 100% commercial solar systems. There are a number of reasons why most solar systems are installed on roofs. The primary one being limited space especially in an urban setting, where roofs represent significant unused space. Another reason is that usually roofs are not shaded by trees, nearby buildings, etc they are the highest point of a building with great sun exposure, which makes them perfect to install solar panels on.

Solar roofing is a final product, which integrates solar panels with the roofing material suitable for either a sloped or a flat roof. The solar panels used in solar roofing are usually thin-film photovoltaic laminates. Most popular Solar PV laminates commercially used today, are the Unisolar thin-film PV panels.

Unisolar thin-film PV laminates were originally designed to fit into and be integrated with standing seam metal roof panels. Unisolar panels are 15.5 inches wide and fit perfectly into a 16 standing seam panels, and are attached or laminated with special butyl adhesive that is on the back of each Uni-solar PV panel.

However, unlike with metal roofs, solar integrators were having flat roof leak repair issues with solar systems they installed on flat commercial roofs. After they installed solar mounting racks and attached them to the roof deck, the fasteners would start leaking after a while.

Roofing manufacturers adressed this issue with different versions of flat roofing materials that integrated Unisolar PV panels one such system is IB Solar Roof. There are many types of both solar metal roofs and solar flat roofs, using solar PV panels from various manufacturers (though as I said, most do use Unisolar PV laminates).

The most common type of solar metal roofing is the standing seam metal roof with integrated Unisolar PV laminates. Unisolar PV laminates were initially designed to fit in the pan of standing seam panels, with the connection terminals concealed by the ridge cap. Because the connectors or terminals of these PV panels are not UV stable, they need to be hidden from the sun, while the rest of the panel is of course exposed to the sun to generate solar electricity.

The benefits of standing seam solar metal roofing include fast installation, easy troubleshooting, and lifetime leak free roof performance. Additionally, in the US, you can get the 30% solar tax credit for installing a metal roof, as it is a part of the solar system.

Another type of solar metal roofing would be solar metal shingles. The concept is similar to solar standing seam roofing, but since metal shingles are much smaller, the solar PV laminates have to be adjusted to the size of the shingle. Also, all the terminals must be connected during the installation if you miss just one, the circle will be broken and the solar system will not work. Imagine finding the broken link when you have hundreds if not thousands of metal shingles to take off to find one broken connection!

Price-wise, I think that standing seam solar metal roofing is much more viable, as there is substantially less installation labor involved and much less potential troubleshooting, if something goes wrong. Imagine hiring a solar integrator and a professional metal roofer at $75-100 per hour each to find what is wrong with your solar metal shingles roof. Even if everything is peachy, the amount of time that will be used to install solar metal shingles is much more than that of a solar standing seam roof. The total solar system price will be significantly higher just from all that extra labor.

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The police in Lagos have arrested an 18-year-old boy, Tope Mayowa, for allegedly breaking into a companys premises, and stealing roofing sheets worth N500, 000 at the site.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Mayowa, a dropout, was arrested on Monday, October 20 by policemen attached to the Langbasa Police Division, Ajah.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspect had allegedly connived with a gang, and had sneaked into the pharmaceutical company, located at Kilometre 1, Badore Road, Ado, Ajah where a construction work was ongoing, to perpetrate the act.

It was learnt that around 2pm, while workers were at the site, some of them noticed suspicious movements in the area, and raised the alarm. When, the workers sighted them, other members of the gang were said to have fled while Muyiwa was arrested and handed over to the police.

Before being detained in custody, Mayowa confessed that his plan was to take the stolen roofing sheets to some dealers and sell at a giveaway price, adding that it was his second operation. He however denied that he was a member of a gang.

He said, I dont live with my parents. I stay with an in-law. I thought about this operation and came for it because I needed money. I needed to take care of myself. I did not know it would turn out this way.

My plan was to take the roofing sheets to some people who would buy them at a giveaway price. This was the second time I would be coming to the site. I am sorry for doing this, but I dont have any gang member. I came on the premises alone.

Our correspondent learnt that after Mayowa was caught, he was handed over to the police at Langbasa for further interrogation.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the arrest, adding that he would be charged to court.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 26, 2014

5 Star Roofing and Restoration is a premier roofing and restoration company located in Atlanta, GA. They specialize in insurance claims, roof repair and home restoration in the Atlanta area.

Revamp Strategies is an online marketing company also located in Atlanta, Ga and they specialize in Search Engine Marketing, Video Marketing, Social Media Marketing and much more.

5 Star Roofing and Restoration is working with Revamp Strategies to create a series of videos that inform homeowners about what they can expect when something happens to their home during a storm. More than just a Roofing Company in Atlanta, 5 Star Roofing and Restoration starts with 24 hr Emergency Roof Repair, meaning that the instant that a storm damages the roof, 5 Star Roofing and Restoration shows up, during the storm, to mitigate damages. They document and photograph everything in preparation for dealing with the insurance company. They are experts in dealing with homeowners insurance and Roofing Specialists in Atlanta.

Over the next couple of months, 5 Star Roofing and Restoration will be unveiling a suite of videos for homeowners explaining how the insurance companies do business, what to expect and how to best deal with damage to their home caused by a storm.

Richie from 5 Star Roofing and Restoration says, "An informed Homeowner is our best client. We want to help everyone in Atlanta to become aware of what to expect from their insurance in the event that something happens to their home during a storm." Richie continues, "Not every homeowner's policy is the same and depending on your insurance company and even the adjuster they send out, knowing what to expect could make the different between a fair settlement and well, a not so fair settlement."

So, how did 5 Star Roofing and Restoration and Revamp Strategies meet? Well, during the last storm a limb crashed through the roof of the home of Charles Anderson, CEO of Revamp Strategies. No one was hurt, but Charles says, "It was literally raining in my kitchen and there was no way in heck that I was going to try and crawl up on the roof and put a tarp over the hole." Charles continues, "So, I gave Richie a call and in less than 30 minutes, his crew showed up, during the storm, took pictures, removed the limb and tarped the roof. Since that time, 5 Star Roofing and Restoration contacted my Insurance Company, met with the adjuster, settled the claim and fixed my roof. Along with fixing all of the damage to my kitchen."

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