The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides amazing tax incentives for solar energy projects, including a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations. But here’s the exciting part – by making sure your solar system components include at least 40% made-in-the-U.S. content, you can unlock an additional 10% bonus tax credit. This bonus adder is offered to encourage solar system owners to use American-made products, which is a win-win for U.S. manufacturing and your wallet.
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Metal roofs are noisy, right? Wrong! Modern metal roofing systems are constructed in ways that reduce noise from rain and hail. Let’s dive in and discuss how a modern metal roof system dampens noise.
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Non-penetrating rooftop mounting refers to the ability to mechanically attach a clamp to a standing seam roof by gripping the seam in such a way that there is no penetration to the panel material. The best method for standing seam clamp attachment is via round-point setscrews
Using cup-point setscrews is ill-advised as such a screw point cuts through the paint and protective coating of standing seam panels, causing corrosion and voiding warranties.
In the metal roofing construction industry, mounting ancillary items is often a convenient and necessary aspect of desired performance. Obviously, the best way to maintain the integrity of a metal roof is to allow it to function only as a roof. But various rooftop utilities such as, HVAC, piping, walkways, vents, satellite dishes, snow retention, solar arrays, signage, fall protection, lightning protection, etc. all serve critical purposes and must attach to the roof.
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As a homeowner, you’re ready to harness the power of the sun by installing solar panels on your metal roof. That’s great! Your next step is choosing an off-grid or grid-reliant system. In this blog, we’ll explore these two options, including their benefits, challenges and components. But first, we need to dive into the basics of powering your home with solar panels on a metal roof.
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What is Butyl Sealant?
If you’re in the metal roofing industry, chances are you've come across this versatile material. If you’re new to the world of metal roofing, then maybe you are seeing the word ‘butyl’ for the first time. Either way, let's dive into the world of butyl and uncover what it is and why it matters.
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New S-5! Universal Mounting Solution Saves Time and Money for Roof and Ground Mounts
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In the late third century by Greek tradition, there was a man known simply as Nicholas. He was
born to wealthy parents in Patara, Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), in 280 AD. This was at the
time of Roman domination of most of the world. Nicholas was by faith a Greek Orthodox
Christian—one of many such folks who were the objects of Roman persecution under Emperor
Diocletian. When Nicholas’ parents died from a plague, being their only child, he inherited their
wealth. He aspired to the popular concept of that day of giving away all his wealth and living a
humble life, so he gave to the poor generously, but also anonymously, as he wanted the credit to
go to God.
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S-5!® has released a new online training center empowering homeowners, installers, building and facility managers, distributors, EPC and architects with the knowledge to become solar-metal roofing experts.
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The total cost of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system on a roof is a combination of many different expenses. These costs include the system design and engineering, solar panels, inverter, monitoring equipment, logistics costs, mounting hardware and labor. Other expenses, such as permits and inspections, will add to the overall cost.
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The Starlink satellite dish provides high-speed internet connection for rural areas, making it extremely popular among both residential and commercial customers. Installing Starlink is an easy do-it-yourself job, but the kits provided do not include mounting hardware. You’ll need to purchase hardware separately that will not harm your metal roof or jeopardize its weather integrity.
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