With Southby Roofing Ltd , the integrated solar roof system has come of age. We offer the highest quality with desirable aesthetics at competitive prices, and the ability to capitalise on the design, installation and long-term performance benefits of a full solar panel roof system.
Solar power has developed into an in-demand home improvement requirement, with the genuine cost-saving benefits of using renewable energy to help power our homes. Add to this, the sleek aesthetics of the solar panels we use and true kerb appeal can be added to long-lasting, maintenance-free performance.
Integrated with full roof system and all tile types
Renewable energy to reduce household bills
Very low profile and unobtrusive
Lightweight, compact and simple to install
Market-leading fire performance*
Exceptional industry leading wind resistance performance
15 year guarantee
Why Solar?
Solar panel systems, which are often referred to as photovoltaics (PV), work by capturing energy from the sun using photovoltaic cells. What makes the cells so effective is that even on a cloudy day they generate electricity, because the cells don’t need direct sunlight to work.
The cells operate by converting sunlight into electricity which can be used by the home or building they are on. The key benefit of adding solar panels to the roof is reduced energy bills. As sunlight is a free energy source, it means energy bills will come down as soon as the panels are installed, and in new build applications it means that bills for home buyers and tenants will start at a reduced rate.
Solar electricity is also a renewable energy and it doesn’t release carbon dioxide, so it can significantly cut a building’s carbon footprint. A typical home could save between 1.3 and 1.6 tonnes of carbon per year and make a saving of up to £260 on the annual electricity bill (when using the energy generated) simply by installing solar panels*.
*This data is from the Energy Saving Trust
Installation
For new roofs or extensions to existing buildings, regulations require that all tiles are fixed with nails or clips. Roof integrated solar panels, like Marley SolarTile®, can be installed easily in a new roof application. The solar panels and flashings can be fitted to the roof first and then the roof covering can be fixed around them. Integrated solar panels are also easy to install as a retrofit option. Simply remove a patch of tiles and install the solar panels, which leaves spare, perfectly matched tiles available for any future roof repairs. As well as being easy and simple to fit, the installation time for Marley SolarTile is really quick. The patented connection of simply pushing the panels together to create a weather-tight and secure fixing means installation can be less than one hour per kilowatt-peak.
