Metrotile is partnering with BIPVco to deliver an integrated solar roof tile that utilises the iPanel profile, in addition to providing a retrofit system, presenting a roof solution that is visually impressive and effortless to design and install - all while delivering superior ongoing performance.
The flexibility and robustness of BIPV’s lightweight Flextron technology allows the Metrotile iPanel Roof system to be embedded and pre-bonded in the factory setting. No tricky and costly transportation of heavy glass modules, extra structural support requirements or a technically demanding on-site install required.
While the aesthetically stunning iPanel system is undemanding in the setup phase, it also provides superior energy-generating performance compared to traditional glass modules due to BIPVco’s Flextron technology.
RETROFIT WITH METROTILE ROOF SYSTEMS
Combined with a retrofit Solar Panel system from BIPVco, your Metrotile roof will generate energy for many years to come, and the BIPVco Flextron panel’s lightweight design keeps the overall weight of your roof down. The retrofit system can be fitted to the majority of Metrotile Lightweight Roofing profiles with the low weight/high strength retrofit bracket system co-designed by Metrotile and BIPVco.
ABOUT BIPVCO
BIPVco is a British manufacturer of solar integrated roofing products, utilising market leading technology and processes to make Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) from conventional building materials; the BIPV functionalised roof works as a building product, whilst converting the building envelope from a liability into an asset by using the roof to generate low carbon electricity.
Metrotile Photovoltaic Solar Tile in iPanel with Integrated BIPVco Solar Panel
Fixings & Battens
| Tile Fixing: | 50 x 2.5mm Coated Nail. Hand nailing or power tool |
| Fixings per tile: | 4 |
| Battens Required: | 6 linear metres per m² (plus wastage) |
| Laying (recommended): | All roof shapes: broken bond |
| Rafter Centres | Batten Size |
| 450mm | 25 x 50mm |
| 600mm | 25 x 50mm |
| 900mm | 50 x 50mm |
| 1200mm | 50 x 50mm |
| 1500mm | 50 x 65mm |
Dimensions
| Pitch: | Minimum: 10° / Maximum: 90° |
| Dimensions: | Overall Size: 1340mm x 430mm |
| Cover Size: | 1257mm x 370mm |
| Gauge: | .410mm |
| Linear Cover Width: | 1230mm |
| Coverage: | 2.17 per m² |
| Weight per m²: | 7.24Kg |
| Weight per tile: | 3.29Kg |
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