Solar Shingles Work With Traditional Roofing

2024 - Volume #48, Issue #1, Page #29

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While integrated solar shingles have been around for a long time, GAF Energy has refined its idea, creating Timberline Solar, the world’s first solar shingle that can be nailed and integrated directly into traditional roofing materials.
The Timberline Solar consists of shingles, not panels or heavy tiles. It’s designed to shed water and withstand winds up to 130 mph. It also accommodates different roof dimensions and styles while remaining flexible.
“First and foremost, Timberline Solar is a roof,” says Sam Boykin, GAF Marketing Coordinator. “It can be used on various types of buildings, including agricultural structures and barns, as long as the roofing assembly meets the requirements for solar shingle installation.”
The solar shingles are designed for easy installation by roofers with a nail gun, just like a regular asphalt shingle. They seamlessly integrate with traditional shingles rather than going over them. This ensures optimal performance, creating a durable, reliable, and attractive solar roof.
To harness the energy generated, electrical components and inverters are installed to convert the electricity for the utility grid and use in a home.
“Our vision is energy from every roof,” Boykin says. “Timberline Solar was made by roofers and some of the most innovative minds in solar. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart in the solar roofing industry.”
Timberline Solar is manufactured in California and Texas, and a strategic rollout is underway to bring them to every state in the U.S. through a network of roofing partners.
Costs will vary by region, roof type, and size, so Boykin recommends customers contact their local roofers and inquire about availability and cost in their area.
“In general, the cost of Timberline Solar is in line with the cost of a new roof plus solar,” Boykin says. “The best time to consider a solar roof, or any rooftop solar product, is when you need a new roof.”
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, GAF Energy, 5981 Optical Ct, San Jose, Calif. 95138 (www.gaf.energy).

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Solar Shingles Work With Traditional Roofing BUILDINGS New Techniques While integrated solar shingles have been around for a long time GAF Energy has refined its idea creating Timberline Solar the world’s first solar shingle that can be nailed and integrated directly into traditional roofing materials The Timberline Solar consists of shingles not panels or heavy tiles It’s designed to shed water and withstand winds up to 130 mph It also accommodates different roof dimensions and styles while remaining flexible “First and foremost Timberline Solar is a roof ” says Sam Boykin GAF Marketing Coordinator “It can be used on various types of buildings including agricultural structures and barns as long as the roofing assembly meets the requirements for solar shingle installation ” The solar shingles are designed for easy installation by roofers with a nail gun just like a regular asphalt shingle They seamlessly integrate with traditional shingles rather than going over them This ensures optimal performance creating a durable reliable and attractive solar roof To harness the energy generated electrical components and inverters are installed to convert the electricity for the utility grid and use in a home “Our vision is energy from every roof ” Boykin says “Timberline Solar was made by roofers and some of the most innovative minds in solar Our commitment to innovation and sustainability sets us apart in the solar roofing industry ” Timberline Solar is manufactured in California and Texas and a strategic rollout is underway to bring them to every state in the U S through a network of roofing partners Costs will vary by region roof type and size so Boykin recommends customers contact their local roofers and inquire about availability and cost in their area “In general the cost of Timberline Solar is in line with the cost of a new roof plus solar ” Boykin says “The best time to consider a solar roof or any rooftop solar product is when you need a new roof ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup GAF Energy 5981 Optical Ct San Jose Calif 95138 www gaf energy

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