The sheets of corrugated metal at the home improvement store may look manageable, hanging there by the boxes of fasteners that look just like other hardware you’ve used. Maybe you’ve helped a neighbor install asphalt shingles, and you’re comfortable with heights. It seems so easy! But whe...
A green or living roof is a roof that's surfaced with soil and plants instead of shingles or tiles. Systems for installing green roofs vary, but usually consist of creating a moisture barrier to keep water from getting inside and including some kind of barrier to prevent plants from growing...
Keywords: balance of systems; balance of systems (BOS); building integrated photovoltaic; BIPV; photovoltaic; photovoltaic module; racking; solar energy; solar slate; solar shingles 1. Introduction With the spot price of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules dropping well under US $0.50/W [1,2], ...