New Roll-A-Rack System Enables Solar Panels On Ballasted Roofs Without Additional Weight
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Ballasted membrane roofs relay on evenly distributed weight for their structural support, but the design often leaves little room for additional load, such as solar panels.
Key Points:
- Ballasted membrane roofs relay on evenly distributed weight for their structural support, but the design often leaves little room for additional load, such as solar panels.
- The roof ballast, along with the weight of the solar panels, properly secure the roof without adding weight and compromising its integrity.
- "Roll-A-Rack makes solar feasible for nearly all ballasted membrane roofs without adding any additional deadload," said Don Scipione, company founder.
- "Our system enables the weight of the solar panels and the racking system to become part of the ballast that secures the roof.