Solar Ready Roofing
A growing trend in the commercial
building industry is the use of rooftop space as a location
for electricity generation equipment. This development has
sparked incredible growth in the installation of rooftop
photovoltaic (PV) systems. A double-digit PV sales trend
in recent years is expected to continue into the foreseeable
future.
Smart building owners and managers
who are evaluating an investment in solar are also considering
installing a new roofing system prior to or in conjunction
with the PV implementation.
 Duro-Last:
The Solar-Ready Roofing System
The Duro-Last roof system is
ideal for any commercial rooftop solar application. It’s
precision-fabricated to fit each building, and delivered
to the job site with up to 85% of membrane seaming completed
in our factory. Also, custom fabricated stack, curb and other
flashings eliminate nearly 100% of rooftop labor from the
most critical roof areas: transitions, changes of plane,
and the roof-penetrating support structures that are common
for many PV installations.
Duro-Last’s prefabrication
approach means that you can be confident of a long-term,
watertight fit – a major consideration when the membrane
will be covered with solar panels, and future access to the
roof surface will be limited. Prefabrication also means that
your new Duro-Last roof will require minimal maintenance
through the years.
Regardless of the specific
PV technology you are considering, Duro-Last is the ideal
membrane to install on your roof deck first. It’s “solar-ready” – engineered
to accommodate all photo-voltaic systems available on the
market today.
 Engineered
for Long Life
Duro-Last’s membrane for
PV applications boasts 28 mils of thickness above the membrane’s
scrim, and a 30-year track record of quality. Exclusive patents
and prefabrication combine to provide the dependable watertight
performance that’s needed under your solar equipment.
Before our industry-leading warranty is issued, the roof
installation is fully inspected by a Duro-Last Technical
Representative.
These details combine to provide
performance that matches and even exceeds the life expectancy
of most rooftop solar systems.
For Everywhere Under
The Sun
Do you have multiple facilities? The Duro-Last roofing system
is installed by a nationwide network of authorized installers,
so you can be assured of a consistent installation in every
location.
Added Value: High Reflectivity
With the industry’s highest initial membrane reflectivity,
you may achieve a quicker payback of your PV system investment
due to energy savings resulting from high reflectivity in
roof areas exposed to the sun. Installing high R-value expanded
polystyrene insulation under the membrane can provide a payback
that’s even faster.
 Ready
Now; Ready In The Future
If your current roof is leaking and needs replacing, and
you’re not yet in the market for PV, the formulation
of the Duro-Last membrane will allow for the application
of solar equipment down the road. It remains weldable and
easily accommodates any new penetrations that may be required – whether
for solar systemsor other rooftop equipment.
Even with the ongoing drop in
the cost of photovoltaic systems, an investment in PV remains
a significant financial commitment. If you are considering
a future investment in solar, keep in mind that the cost
of replacing your current roof with a new Duro-Last roofing
system will be a fraction of your total investment.
Your new Duro-Last roof can
be part of a complete rooftop sustainability system. By installing
a Duro-Last roof, you are uniquely "solar-ready."
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