What is a solar roof?

A solar roof or rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system is a setup where electricity-generating solar panels are mounted on the roof, utilizing the prime exposure of the rooftop to sunlight and creating one of the most environmentally friendly roofs possible.

How can Sika help with a solar PV roof?

Sika can advise how to make your solar PV roof perform optimally, ensuring not only that the PV panels are mounted correctly, but also that the entire roof assembly is designed incorporating vapor retarders where required, proper insulation layers, appropriate fastening technology, correct detailing and more.

Can a flat roof be waterproofed?

Most of these membrane systems can be used to waterproof both flat and pitched roof structures. A flat roof is classified as having a pitch of 10 degrees or less whilst a pitched roof has a pitch of 11 degrees or more. There are many different types of flat roof construction, but the three main ones are as follows;

Can solar panels be mounted on a roof?

Solar panels are predominately mounted on a supporting framework. The interface between the support framework and the roof covering is critical and if not taken care of correctly can cause damage to the roof membrane and potentially the structure as well. There are three main ways to mount the solar framework to the roof; 1.

Can a solar roof improve thermal comfort?

Brunel University London, in cooperation with the European Cool Roofs Council, Sika Services AG and the University of Technology in Kingston, evaluated a project in Jamaica to study how the application of a solar roof can affect the thermal comfort of residential buildings in hot climates.

How do you waterproof a flat roof?

Joints are made by heating the underside either with a gas torch or hot air gun. Liquid applied membranes – a liquid system that is applied to the roof area and cures to form a waterproof membrane. Most of these membrane systems can be used to waterproof both flat and pitched roof structures.