PV roofs
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about PV roofs
Product • By Elevate • RubberGard™ EPDM SA - Self-adhered roofing membrane
RubberGard™ EPDM SA - Self-adhered roofing membrane
Among the main challenges that the construction industry is facing today are a shortage of skilled labor, an increased demand for productivity, and the need for durable solutions that are flexible in their application. The same holds for the waterproofing industry. Elevate's RubberGard EPDM SA roofing membrane is made with all these challenges in mind to meet the current and future demands of roofing.
RubberGard EPDM SA represents the next generation of self-adhered roofing membranes. It features a factory-applied Secure Bond adhesive across the entire membrane which eliminates the need for bonding adhesives or waiting time. Consequently, RubberGard EPDM SA can be installed much faster than standard EPDM roofing membranes, so more roof are... More
News • Specification • 6 Jun 2023
10 buildings designed with integrated PV panels
Photovoltaic (PV) panels convert solar energy from the sun into electricity. Recognized as a source of natural and clean energy that is helping to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change, the use of photovoltaic power is expanding rapidly across many sectors.
PV panels are commonly integrated into a roof’s structure — however, they can also be fitted as part of a building’s facade. PV roof tiles are solar panels designed to look and function like commonplace roofing materials. Their design ensures they are seamlessly combined with a roof’s standard tiles. Read more about photovoltaic roof tiles on Archello.
Embracing and harnessing solar energy, this list provides a selection of residential build... More
Product • By Elevate • ULTRAPLY™ TPO
ULTRAPLY™ TPO
Elevate UltraPly TPO is a thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membrane made from the incorporation of an ethylene-propylene rubber into a polypropylene matrix and produced with a polyester weft-inserted reinforcement ideal for various low-slope roofing applications. The scrim-reinforced membrane combines the flexibility of rubber with the heat-weldability of a thermoplastic in a flexible sheet with lay-flat characteristics.
Features and benefits
Sustainable
Heat-reflective and energy-efficient. Its light-colored surface reflects the sunlight before it can be absorbed and converted into heat, eventually reducing the building's cooling costs in warm sunny climates. Its chlorine-free, non-halogenated and plastic... More
Product • By Elevate • RUBBERGARD™ EPDM - synthetic rubber single-ply waterproofing membrane for flat and low slope roofs
RUBBERGARD™ EPDM - synthetic rubber single-ply waterproofing membrane for flat and low slope roofs
EPDM ROOFING FOR A SUPERIOR RESULT
The waterproofing market has been changing during the past few decades, with single-ply roofing membranes steadily gaining market share. Product durability, ease of application and ability to optimize the energy efficiency of buildings while minimizing their environmental impact are key factors behind this trend. RubberGard EPDM roofing membrane ticks all these boxes.
RubberGard EPDM is a synthetic rubber single-ply waterproofing membrane for flat and low slope roofs of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. It offers outstanding durability, resilience and adaptability to current and future building needs.
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Unlike other traditional roofing membranes on the market,... More