2012 Idea Book: Solar Solutions for Metal Roofs

Drexel Metals

Drexel solar roof systems enhance the standard metal roof with a renewable energy solar power system that is durable, beautiful and functional. Drexel’s approach is different … as its DM-ARM members are able to purchase the PV products at discounted cost. Drexel Metals takes care of the system design, ROI calculations, training crews and providing real time solar monitoring and tracking.

ATAS International

ATA-Solar is a building integrated photovoltaic roof system. It consists of a typical standing-seam panel with PV laminates applied to the panels in the factory. Panel options are ATAS Field-Lok FLM165, FLS180 and Dutch Seam MRD194, available in steel or aluminum, as well as other roofing panels as a special order. The laminate consists of 22 solar cells in an 18-foot length and 11 solar cells in a 9 1/3-foot piece. A kilowatt range from 1 to 120 or more can be achieved.

EcoFasten Solar

The Eco-44 waterproof solar panel attachment system eliminates the need to remove roofing material. One of the key attributes is the stiffening rib around the perimeter of the plate. This allows for greater loads on most surfaces. Eco-44 is suited for all types of flat roofs, with system specific details approved by all major roofing manufacturers. The product line evolved from decades of hands-on experience with roof top accessories through our sister company Alpine SnowGuards.

Englert Inc.

Englert offers a line of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal products for integration with its LEED and Energy Star compliant metal roofing systems. Customers can choose Englert’s photovoltaic crystalline panels attached to the roof panels with S-5! aluminum clamps. Or they can select SunNet photovoltaic laminates — lightweight, self-adhesive materials adhered directly to the standing seam panels. Also available is an Englert under-the-roof solar thermal energy system that collects the sun’s energy to provide heat for hot water systems.

SnoBlox-Snojax

For non-penetrating attachments for Solar Panels, SnoBlox-Snojax offers the patented Roof Clamp RC and RCT models, for attaching just about anything to standing seam roofs without penetrating the metal. One-piece design with three cupped tip screws, eliminates the need for assembly in the field and two sizes fit most seams on the market. The patented SnowBreaker product is the best solution for controlling snow and ice avalanches from PV systems on any type of roof. They break the snow and ice into smaller pieces while still allowing it to gradually slide off the panels. Can be installed with new solar array systems or added to existing arrays to help minimize liability and property damage from avalanching snow and ice.

S-5! Solutions

The S-5-PV Kit is UL listed to 2703, a subject covering bonding and mounting. It is also ETL listed to UL 1703 for bonding modules. Its groundbreaking new mounting disk ensures module-to-module conductivity, which reduces the need for lugs and wires, often saving enough to pay for the entire S-5! mounting system.