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Solar Installation on Versico Roofs

When considering rooftop solar, it is important to make sure the roof system is designed to last for the expected life of the solar array. One of the biggest mistakes a building owner can make when investing in solar is ignoring the roof system beneath it.

Installing a new roof as part of a solar energy system may also provide tax incentives or opportunities to lower the cost of installing a new roof.

This guide lays out the suggested steps to follow for ensuring proper solar array installations on a Versico roof.

STEPS FOR INSTALLING SOLAR ON A VERSICO ROOF

New roofs (solar installed within 1 year of roof completion date on warranty):

#1: Post-Roof Completion & Pre-Solar Panel Installation

  Inspection

#2: Solar panel installation

Solar panels are installed. Note: Versico recommends that solar racking is anchored to a structural component of the building. Attachment methods that rely on a weld or adhesion directly to the roof membrane will not be accepted.Any roof penetrations are flashed by the roofing contractor per Versico specifications and details.

#3: Post-installation inspection

The roof must be reinspected for damage and proper installation of any new details. For Versico’s Total System Warranty, an inspection fee of $500 must be paid prior to scheduling the inspection.

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Versico’s VersiFleece AC Cold Applied system uses highly puncture resistant VersiFleece AC TPO or VersiFleece KEE HP membranes adhered with Versico’s Cold Applied adhesive. The system works great for recovering existing asphalt-based roofing systems, as the VersiFleece AC TPO or VersiFleece KEE HP membranes can be adhered directly to primed or power-washed smooth or granular surface BUR or SBS modified bitumen systems. If insulation is required, the Cold Applied Adhesive adheres to most types, including polyiso, high-density fiberboard, Securock gyp fiber roof board, lightweight concrete and OSB.

System Features and Benefits

• Eliminates hot kettles, their perceived odors and possible rooftop safety issues
• Fast and quiet; less disruptive installation
• Low-VOC Cold Applied adhesive
• Recover applications can receive Total System Warranty coverage
• up to 20-years with optional hail and accidental puncture coverage
• No dangerous torches or open flames
• Added redundancy
• Up to 75% fewer seams than Modified Bitumen
• Improved resistance to ponding water

Multiple-Ply (versico.com)

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Versico offers a diverse line of traditional and modular roof garden systems, as well as a wide variety of vegetation options to fit each project’s individual requirements and design aesthetics. Our experts can assist with design and product selection to ensure that your system will perform its best. Versico’s warranties protect the roof garden components, as well as the underlying roofing system.

Features and Benefits:

• Improve Stormwater Management
• Enhanced amenity space
• Reduced urban heat island effect
• Extended roof lifecycle
• Increased air and water purification
• Habitat for wildlife

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Features and Benefits

• Standard feature on SecurShield flat products and SecurShield HD insulating cover boards
• Allows the contractor to speed up or slow down adhesive flash-off time
• Increases surface temperature of the dark facer up to 50°F above ambient temperature
• Decreases surface temperature of the light facer up to 10°F below ambient temperature
• Provides up to 2x faster adhesive flash-off on cooler days and up to 4x faster on warmer days when utilizing the dark facer

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Manipulate Adhesive Flash-Off with ReadyFlash Technology (versico.com)

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Using Peel & Stick White EPDM Accessories on TPO (versico.com)

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VersiWeld QA (Quick-Applied) TPO membrane is now available in gray and tan, in addition to the existing white color option.

QA TPO offers the following features and benefits:

• ENERGY STAR*-qualified, Title 24-compliant and can contribute toward LEED credits
• FM, UL and CRRC rated; UL-2218 Class 4 Rating
• Improved adhesive formulation for superior bonding to substrates
• No solvents, VOCs or odors
• Installs up to 80% faster than traditional fully adhered systems, saving time and labor.
• Smooth membrane reduces dirt buildup and stays cleaner longer
• Full line of Certified Fabricated Accessories (CFA)
• Exclusive Lay-Flat Technology
• Enhanced with the OctaGuard XT weathering package

Follow the link below for a Versiweld QA TPO vs. Standard TPO Installation Time Comparison video.

VersiWeld QA TPO vs. Standard TPO Installation Time Comparison (versico.com)

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