Comments on: IB SolarWise – Integrated Solar PV flat roofing systems

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:57:09 +0000

Should the need arise, what’’s the process for removing Uni-Solar panels if they are applied to the roof? Is there some sort of a solvent involved for the glue / tar? Can the panels be laid back down again afterwards?

Thx,

Ken

By: Leo

Leo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:49 +0000

Hi Guillermo

as far as IB roof installation goes, we have videos that cover nearly all aspects of installation – check out our YouTube video chanel here: http://www.YouTube.com/coolflatroof

However, I strongly recommend practicing before you start installing these for your clients. You will also need to purchase Liester’s hot air welding equipment to install these.

To start, you need to contact IB roofs about setting you up as a certified contractor and going through installation training. Go to http://www.ibroof.com or call them 800-426-1626.

They will also help you with solar pv system design and installation.

Good luck

By: Leo

Leo — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:06:45 +0000

Hi Jerry

The first versions of IB solarwise used solar pv panels made by open energy. IB used them for a very short time because they soon discovered some issues with them and quickly switched to proven Unisar thin film panels. Solarwise with open energy modules was in a very limited production, but they did make a promtional video with them. Those are the panels on the roof of IB headquarters.

I hope this clears up the confusion.

By: Guillermo Martinez

Guillermo Martinez — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:19 +0000

Hello I’m interested in learning the installation process of this roofing and solar panel system. I’m in New Orleans and I have never seen this product used before. Can you refer me to a certification school or does your co. have courses on the installation. After watching the videos, this roofing system seems to be the easiest roofing installation I have ever seen. I have never considered doing roofing installations until now. I usually will sub out the roofing jobs but this stuff seams very easy and when you finish it truly is water proof. Can you send me some info because it looks like its the way to go for the future especially with the solar panels. I think it would be ideal for our region because in the summer its gets really hot here and with the solar panels people can save on energy.

By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:56:37 +0000

Hi Jerry,

IB SolarWise system is not tied to just UniSolar – it as a way to integrate any solar PV system into the roof, or in case when regular solar panels ans mounting racks are used, to make sure that everything is watertight. For example, if mounting posts are attached to the roof mechanically, a pre-fabbed post flashing will be welded around it to prevent any leaks.

As for what you seen in pictures, those are the original solar panels that IB used 3 years ago. They were made by Open Energy, but I heard they were faulty, hence IB switched to tried and true UniSolar flexible PV modules adhered to the membrane.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:03:19 +0000

You solar panels do NOT look like unisolar. What’s the deal?

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