Solex Roofing Installation Manual 4
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Agricultural and forestry buildings
Installing solar roofing is considered permitted development and so does not require
planning permission – GPDO, Schedule2, Parts 6 & 7
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Industrial and warehouse buildings
Installing solar roofing is considered permitted development and so does not require
planning permission – GPDO, Schedule2, Part 8
Choice of products
We make a range of different types of solar roofing to suit various applications:
Solar Slates
These are glass traditional style double lap solar slates, which
are compatible with traditional 500 and 600mm (20” and 24”) size
slates. They are installed onto a normal felted and battened roof
structure.
Nu-lok Slates
These are glass single lap slates with a unique easy to fit metal
battening system. The glass slates are compatible with Nu-Lok
heavy-duty ceramic and natural slates, and also with PV slates.
This is an easy to fit, low labour requirement system.
Solar Tiles
These polycarbonate single lap tiles are compatible with Marley
Modern/Redland Mini-stonewold concrete tiles. They are ideal for
fitting into an existing concrete tiled roof.
Solar Cladding
This is a lightweight solar cladding system for use over existing
profile metal roofing. Ideal for industrial applications, it utilises
existing profile roof insulation for low imposed weight, low cost,
high output systems.
Installation Skills
The system may be fitted by M&E contractors and roofers working together
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Generally an M&E qualified person should oversee the whole installation
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The battens, insulation, rubber absorber, EPDM membrane may be installed by
roofers, under the guidance of M&E
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The manifolds, supply pipes, roof sensor and joints in the absorber by M&E
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Installation
of
the
tiles/slates by the roofers
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Installation of the internal system components by M&E
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Electrical installation of the controller, pump and motorised valves (where
applicable) by M&E / qualified electrician
