Unisolar Roofing [RE-wrenches]

[Jeffrey Wolfe, Global Resources]

Holt,

The field applied standing seam roofing could not be easier to apply. 
Around here, the metal pans get rolled out on-site. We simply apply the PV 
on the ground, and then the roofer puts it on the roof. Need to make sure 
they understand how to build a ridge cap that works for it, but other than 
that, it's very easy.

Make sure the builder understands that the roof must be GALVALUM, not 
galvanized. If painted, surfaec must be a Kynar finish. All very standard 
producs, just some builders aren't too familiar with them.

The next project we do with this, we will pre-wire the panels with 
harnesses that the roofer can then drop through the ridge. This will keep 
us totally off the roof, all wiring inside.

Anyone have a source for good push together terminals rated for DC? (about 
55VOC, 4A ISC)?

The biggest problem with the factory applied stuff is the shipping costs. 
PV's made in Troy Michigan, Metal pans made somewhere in US, all shipped to 
Mexico, then shipped to your job site (minimum 18'3" long pans!). Maybe ok 
for someone in the SW, but not in the NE.

Jeff

Jeffery D. Wolfe, P.E.
Global Resource Options, LLP
A Woman-Owned Vermont Limited Liability Partnership
4 Kibling Hill Road
P.O. Box 51
Strafford, VT 05072
802/765-4632
802/765-9983 (Fax)
global at sover.net
http://www.globalresourceoptions.com


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From: 	Holt  Kelly[SMTP:hkelly6 at attglobal.net]
Reply To: 	RE-wrenches at topica.com
Sent: 	Tuesday, March 13, 2001 10:44 AM
To: 	RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: 	Unisolar Roofing [RE-wrenches]

Hello all,
Would like to throw out for discussion the pros and cons of the standing
seam roofing system. Architectural or field applied. And how about the
shingles? I've seen Sunslates, they look cool but look like a bear to
install. Any comments?

Holt E. Kelly
Holtek Fireplace & Solar Products
Waco,TX.

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