Why Choose Our Solar Solutions...
As associate members of FTMRC, we have been working in the fully supported traditional metal roofing industry for decades, helping develop best practice, providing training, metals, specialist products, tools and machinery. We have used this technical experience and know how to carefully select a range of solar solutions that enhance rather than compromise standing seam metal roofs. Our solar roof solutions retain beautiful ridge to gutter long strip standing seam roofing without adding linear breaks or hiding under heavy photovoltaic flat panels.
- Selected for their specific suitability with standing seam roofing systems
- No need to introduce joints or holes into the long strip roofing panels and no sealants that could degrade and fail
- Lightweight requiring no extra structural support, penetrations or fittings
- Discreet panels with wires hidden under roof ridge
- High performance thin film or crystalline modules suitable for UK conditions
- Retro fit panels to existing roof installs* or bonded to new roof sheets in our approved facilities
- Compatibility with all standard roofing seam widths which is important for some roofing layouts and retro-fitting
- Bondable to GreenCoat® Steel, NedZink®, Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Copper *
- Options for any pitch as well as curved roofs
- Low maintenance with self cleaning options
- Made to measure options to cover maximum roof area
- Due to lack of any cavity there are no wind uplift concerns or problems with buildup of debris, nesting animals and other pests
* Technical review may be required
ULTRA-THIN AND LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR RENEWABLE ENERGY
Our solar solutions consist of lightweight modules with integrated solar cells. The modules feature solar cells made using either thin-film CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) or Monocrystalline technologies which unlike traditional solar panels are thinner and much lighter.
Our solar modules are bonded directly to the roof material so require no raised or heavy mounting system. This not only saves costs but also reduces load on the the roof structure and avoids the need for any additional support. Additionaly, due to lack of any cavity there is no concern with wind uplift or buildup of debris or problems with nesting animals and pests.
With appropriate preparation and priming, solar panels can be bonded to GreenCoat® Colourful Steel, NedZink®, Precoated Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Copper. It is also possible to retro-fit our solar to existing standing seam roofs with relatively low imapct.
Satisfying Government Drives to Make Homes More Energy Efficient
Driven by a need to reduce energy consumption and create more sustainable living spaces, improvement goals are reshaping what a modern home should deliver. New government drives set out a clear direction for homes to be significantly more energy efficient, reducing carbon emissions and utilising more sustainable building materials. Rather than relying on traditional energy sources, homes will increasingly be expected to generate and retain their own energy. This includes the move towards low-carbon heating systems, improved insulation and glazing, and the integration of solar generation.
For homeowners, this means more than just meeting regulations. It’s about long-term comfort, lower energy bills, and greater independence from fluctuating energy costs. High-performance building design helps reduce demand, while renewable technologies like solar provide a reliable source of clean electricity throughout the year. Integrating solar into the fabric of new buildings has now become a fundamental need and part of the design stage.
Talk to our technical team and solar partners for advice on the right solar choice for your roof.
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FLEXTRON Copper Indium Gallium Selenide modules are an unobtrusive made to measure solar option providing performance and reliability in a lightweight and flexible panel format suitable for pitched or contoured standing seam roofing.
FLEXTRONPOWER and FLEXTRONPOWERPLUS Crystalline Silicon modules are an unobtrusive made to measure solar option providing high-efficiency and reliability in a lightweight panel format suitable for pitched standing seam roofing.
