Solar PV Roofing Guide:

Solar PV Guide:
Principles of how Solar PV works, and ways to get Free Electricity / Speed up the pay-off period!

SolarWise BI-PV Roofs:
Fully Building-Integrated, Lowest Cost/Watt Solar PV flat roofing system from IB and Uni-Solar.

Solar Rebates & Incentives:
Federal, State & Local rebates, grants, and incentives in MA, CT, RI available for IB SolarWise PV.

Flat Roofing Guide:

Flat Roof Repair
Should you fix or replace your old flat roof? See why repairing that roof is MORE EXPENSIVE than getting a new IB's lifetime roof.

Residential Flat Roofs:
Learn why so many people trust IB and CoolFlatRoof with possibly their biggest investment - their home.

Commercial Flat Roofs:
As a building owner you cannot afford any downtime due to leaky roof. Whether it's an office building, a restaurant, a factory - we have solution for you!

Single Ply Roofing:
Benefits of Single Ply Roofing Systems vs. the old asphalt, BUR, modified bitumen roof.

Green Roofs: Roof top garden design, benefits and price guide. Green roofing creates healthier cities and makes a roof last much longer, when built correctly.

Knowledge Guides:

Roofing - Learning center contains Do-it-yourself roofing projects that show steps to repair flat and low slope roofs. Detail roofing guides help you solve common roof problems. Homeowners guide to roofing explains benefits of different roof materials and technology.

IB SolarWise - Integrated Solar PV flat roofing systems

IB SolarWise Roofing is a Revolutionary Product combining Permanent Flat Roofing and Renewable Energy in one easy-to install, leaks-proof flat roofing solution for environment and money conscious Home and Business owners, and has a pay-off period of under 5 years*, while industry standard is 7-10 years or more.
IB SolarWise utilizes Thin Film laminate Solar PV modules produced by Uni-Solar - a US manufacturer of Solar products. Both IB Roofs and Uni-Solar have been in business for over 30 years, and combining their respective experience in Flat Roofing and Solar Photo-Voltaic gives you the highest quality, Super-Energy-Efficient product for Residential, Commercial or Industrial buildings.

IB SolarWise Video

IB SolarWise roof save you money in FOUR ways:

1 - IB Cool White PVC roofing membrane reflects up to 90% Sun's heat, thus your AC does not have to work as hard as if you had black roof. Read more about benefits of IB Cool Roofs.

2 - SolarWise PV modules (solar panels) generate free electricity** by converting sun-light into Electricity you can actually use, so you do not have to buy it from your utility company, or you buy a lot less than you had to before. In some cases you IB SolarWise PV system will produce MORE electricity than you new, and you electric company will buy it from you at retail price, in states that have Net Metering laws (most state).
You will also we able to sell so called Renewable Energy Credits or RECs to give you even more money for extra electricity that you produce, thus speed-up you pay-off period! But that is not all - there are also numerous incentives, grants and tax-rebates offered by Federal, State and local Government ans well as your utility companies.

3 - IB Roof's durability and proven performance ensures years of leaks-free operation of you roof as well as virtually no maintenance. As a result you save money on flat roof and interior repair, which you will otherwise incur with other flat roofing systems, renowned for constant roof leaks.

4 - IB SolarWise PV system will save you money on the installation costs. SolarWise PV is a Building-Integrated PV (BI-PV) which means it is actually a part of IB flat roofing system, which eliminates the need to use expensive solar panel mounts, brackets and railings that take long to install, therefore adding a lot of money to

How IB SolarWise PV works?

IB SolarWise PV produces DC-current, which goes into an Inverter where it becomes AC-current. Inverter is connected to you home's or building's electric circuit and also to your meter. You use all electricity you need, while ALL excess electricity goes into the Grid. Electricity that goes into the grid, is purchase from you by your utility company through Net Metering, usually at retail price.

Most of the electricity produced by the SolarWise PV system occurs in the summer, when days are longer and more sun-light is available. At the same time people will usually use a lot more electricity in the summer to run the Air Conditioning units, so depending on the "size" of your solar system, you will produce more, less or the same amount of electricity than you actually consume. However, practice shows that in the summer months, Solar systems produce more electricity the is consumed. Therefore, all excess kWh sent to the grid in the summer you will use in the winter, when a lot less of sun-light is available.

Download Official IB SolarWise PV Brochure

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Benefits Summary

With all the positive qualities of IB SolarWise PV system is the Best solution available for any one looking to have an energy-efficient Cool Flat Roof and a Solar PV system. IB SolarWise PV offers the best of flat roofing and solar electricity:

• Lowest Cost per Watt installed with simplified installation and fastest pay-off period of around 5 years!


• Longest Service Life of both the Roofing System and Solar Modules. IB offers a 20 years Material warranty for the SolarWise PV modules and up to 25 years Commercial warranty with it's 80-mil flat roofing membrane - the highest commercial warranty available from any flat roofing manufacturer.
  Home Owners will enjoy IB's Lifetime Residential Warranty on any IB roofing product. You will not find it anywhere else, guaranteed! IB Roof Warranty Summary


• Fully Integrated Solution eliminates the risk of roof leaks, often associated with regular Solar systems! Light Weight of about 1 lb. / sq. ft. eliminates the need to upgrade the structural components of your flat roof, which further reduces you costs.


• SolarWise PV is BI-PV which qualifies it for additional incentives and rebates from State and Federal government and other entities.

Overall, IB SolarWise PV system is the Most affordable and the Longest lasting, Fully Integrated Solar system you can find for both Residential and Commercial / Industrial / Restaurant flat roof!

Solar PV References and Resources:

Solar PV installation Prices - Detailed guide to $$/Watt price-structure of SolarWise PV and other solar systems.

Solar Rebates and Incentives Guide - Summary of Federal, State and Local tax credits, grants, rebates, incentives for installation of Solar PV systems - both for Residential and Commercial installation. Make your Solar PV profitable from the day it is installed!

Solar PV Price Estimator - Calculate the approximate PV System-size in Watts, Cost/Watt and the Price to install your SolarWise PV system, and an IB Roof of your choice.

Solar PV Pay-off / Break-Even Guide - Detailed look at how Solar PV works, Solar systems design, and how you can get Free Electricity. Speed up the pay-off period of your SolarWise PV. In some instances you can make your Solar PV profitable from the day it is installed! * & **

IB Roof References and Resources:

IB Green/Roof-top Garden Roofs - If you are Eco/Environmentally conscious or just want more Green in your live, and have a flat roof Home or Office building, see why IB Roof is the perfect choice for your Greed Roof!

Green Resources Directory - Visit other Green / Eco-Friendly resources available online.

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