REC Group, the largest European supplier of solar panels, starts a new cooperation with roofing system specialists Sika and Centroplan, both of which offer in-depth experience with special requirements for roofing and solar panel installations. The cooperation, which will begin in Europe with plans to expand globally, focuses on commercial and industrial installations.Particularly for flat-roof solar systems, it is vital to ensure the installation is planned and completed by professionals. Since water does not flow off a flat roof as easily, any damage to the roof during installation could expose the entire building to a greater risk of water ingress. And since flat-roof type solar installations are common in commercial and industrial projects, damage to the roof that lets water into the interior of facilities can bring business to a halt while expensive emergency repairs are carried out.
“Alongside the quality of the solar panels, the quality of the installation plays an important role in overall system performance,” says Luc Graré, senior vice president sales and marketing, REC. “By cooperating with companies who have the expertise in roofing construction specifically for solar panel installation, we at REC can offer our customers the certainty that the solar panels and roof mountings will be a perfect fit. This translates to long-term peace of mind for customers.”
Most roofing companies grant their customers a guarantee of 10 years on the sealing; REC’s warranty is double. To benefit from the 20-year warranty, a Sika certified installer is ensuring the proper overall construction. The roofing industry itself is evolving in response to growing demand for eco-friendly roof systems that work in conjunction with solar panel installations.
Through this cooperation, REC customers will benefit from a roofing system which is reliable, even at the highest snow loads, while at the same time putting low load on the roof itself. A special thermal welding allows a time-saving and secure construction without penetrating the roof.
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