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Product Focus: Solar

By Chris Gray
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November 7, 2022

Timberline Solar

GAF Energy

Designed with roofers in mind, Timberline Solar™ is the only roof system to directly integrate solar technology into traditional roofing processes and materials. It incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES), which installs as readily and easily as a traditional roofing shingle. Timberline Solar is reliable, durable, cost-effective, and aesthetically superior. Based on America’s best-selling, highest quality asphalt shingle, GAF’s Timberline product, it’s designed to be the roof homeowners know and trust – power added. With a GAF-backed warranty, it protects from the elements while generating solar energy for the home. Available in select markets. Visit gafenergy.com for more information.

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PowerX Performance Panel Series 

Solaria

Solaria’s PowerX Performance Series solar panel uses a next-generation cell platform to deliver higher efficiency, power and performance for reliable, durable energy. A sleek, all-black design makes PowerX an attractive, accessible panel. High power density means generation of more energy from the same area.

Features include:

  • Twenty percent-plus efficiency ensures high power density
  • Fewer panels on the roof thanks to 400W per panel
  • Advanced design: next-gen M10-based solar cells
  • Sleek, attractive, uniform, all-black panels with barely visible wires
  • Innovative cell layout; entire surface generates power
  • Dead spots/failure points eliminated
  • Enhanced low-light performance for power from dawn-to-dusk
  • Industry-leading 25-Year Power, Parts and Labor Warranty

Visit www.solaria.com for more information.

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Sika SolaRoof® System

Sika Sarnafil

Sika Sarnafil announced that the Sika SolaRoof® System is the first and only Factory Mutual (FM) approved commercial and industrial solar roofing system. The Sika SolaRoof is an integrated solar solution that eliminates the interface challenges between roof assemblies and photovoltaic (PV) installations. FM testing confirmed that the PV racking system installation does not negatively impact the performance of the underlying Sarnafil roof system. FM Approvals’ comprehensive, systematic testing looks at the effects of internal and external fire and wind can have on the fully installed systems. The Sika SolaRoof is covered by a single-source warranty for up to 20 years. Visit usa.sika.com for more information.

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ENRGY Anchor

Johns Manville

ENRGY® Anchor is a lightweight, rooftop integrated, photovoltaic (PV)-mounting solution consisting of a Galvalume®*-coated steel plate welded to a stainless-steel stud, with a JM membrane flashing target. Apply to new or existing JM TPO, PVC, EPDM, SBS and BUR roof systems using proven roofing details. The target patch is heat-welded or adhered as required to the membrane, creating an integrated waterproof system. The use of the ENRGY Anchor ensures a quality, compatible set of membrane eligible for inclusion in JM Peak Advantage® Guarantees.

* Galvalume is a registered trademark of BIEC International, Inc. and some of its licensed producers.

For more information, visit www.jm.com.

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E-Curbs

Chem Link

Turn the weakest part of the roof into the strongest. Chem Link's E-Curbs consist of tough, molded forms that bond to the roof around virtually any penetration. E-Curbs work by creating a cavity, which is later filled with a non-shrinking rubber sealant. The entire process creates a tight, unified bond that integrates with the penetration. E-Curbs offer a simple installation process that can save crews time and labor. One primary E-Curb benefit is that it provides an economically friendly option that will withstand heat, cold, moisture, ponding water and ultraviolet rays and can last the roof's lifespan. Learn more at https://chemlink.com/the-time-saving-watertight-solution-youve-been-waiting-for.

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Ecoasis NEX

Malarkey Roofing Products

Ecoasis™ NEX® is the most solar reflective shingle offered by Malarkey Roofing Products®. Designed in the popular architectural style, and made with Malarkey’s industry-leading NEX Rubberized Asphalt, Ecoasis NEX shingles deliver great all-weather resilience, a Class 2 hail impact rating, and include granules that help cool the roof and clean the air of emission pollutants. Ecoasis NEX shingles with a Solar Reflective Index rating of at least 16 can be used to comply with California Energy Code (CEC) Title 24, Part 6 Cool Roof Requirements. SRIs of 20 and above also meet L.A. County requirements. Learn more at malarkeyroofing.com.

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Two-Sided Bonding Membrane

MFM Building Products

MFM DoubleBond™ is designed for sealing applications requiring an adhesive surface on both sides. It is engineered as a self-sealing gasket replacing messy caulks and is ideal for use on solar panels, around skylight, and vents. The membrane is self-sealing around fasteners to provide a watertight seal. The membrane aggressively adheres to clean and dry surfaces, including plywood decking. The product should be installed when the ambient air and surface temperatures at or above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. MFM DoubleBond is available in 4-inch or 6-inch by 50-foot roll sizes, come with a five-year warranty, and is made in the U.S. For more detailed product information, visit www.mfmbp.com or call MFM Customer Service at 800-882-7663.

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PVKIT® 

S-5!

S-5!’s PVKIT® is a rail-less solar attachment solution for any metal roof type, providing a simple, secure and economical method to “lay and play” PV modules with tested, engineered, direct attachment of modules to a metal roof’s seams or ribs. PVKIT eliminates the need for traditional rail methods and offers impressive savings across transport and handling metrics for PV mounting systems, while providing better load distribution ― reducing labor costs by 30-50%, hard goods cost by up to 35% and weight (collateral load) by 85%. Comprised of just three components versus traditional systems of nine to 12, it also cuts material and freight costs. Visit www.s-5.com for more information.

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Height Adjustable Mount for Stone Coated Steel Roofs

QuickBOLT

QuickBOLT is the number one solar mounting supplier for metal tile roofs, a.k.a. stone coated steel. We designed our mounts with manufacturers like Decra and Westlake Royal Roofing so contractors can get into solar installation effortlessly. These hooks make your job installing solar fast and efficient. Since 2009, QuickBOLT has been bringing massive innovation to solar mounting. With products for asphalt shingle, flat tile, curved tile, and stone coated steel, QuickBOLT continues to change the game for roofing contractors looking to expand their services and simplify their installation efforts. Visit www.quickbolt.com for more information.

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PowerFit 20

Sunflare

Sunflare’s PowerFit 20 is a light, thin, flexible and nearly invisible solar panel. Sunflare’s new PowerFit 20 lies flat and fabulous nestling in between the seams of your metal standing seam roof. For those who value the power of aesthetics as well as power of the sun, these are the modules for you. Traditional cells are made with silicon and are covered with glass, which can be damaged by hail. Sunflare modules start with a flexible, stainless-steel substrate and they are covered with a polymer top sheet for a durable panel with a long, productive life. For more information, visit www.sunflaresolar.com. 

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Solar Shingles, Tiles, and Panels

CertainTeed

CertainTeed is excited to showcase its full range of solar solutions – the Solstice® Solar System, Apollo II solar shingles, and the Apollo® Tile II system. Featuring solar shingles that are capable of being installed with either a new or existing asphalt shingle roof, an Apollo II system offers clean energy without the bulky look of racks and panels. Designed to match the profile of flat concrete tiles, Apollo Tile II blends seamlessly into the roof plane for a clean look and protection from water intrusion. The Solstice Solar System combines the efficiency and affordability of traditional solar products with the unique value of CertainTeed's comprehensive warranty, which covers the full system, as well as its professional installation, for up to 25 years. Visit certainteed.com for more information.

KEYWORDS: GAF solar energy solar panels solar roofing

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Chris Gray is the editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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