by AF1013a5 — October 15, 2008—The Duro-Last roofing system has been installed on the Merrick, Inc., building in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The project, completed at the end of August, is the largest solar electric application in the state, according to Duro-Last. The installed 525 solar panels are expected to produce 130,000 kilowatts of electricity a year.
Beneath the solar electric system, the building is protected by over 50,000 square feet of Duro-Last’s single-ply PVC roofing system.
Duro-Last’s white membrane was the ideal system for this installation because it is solar-ready, explains the company. “It’s easy to install, and because it’s prefabricated, I can be confident that Merrick won’t have to worry about leaks underneath the solar system for years to come,” said Darrell Schaapveld, owner of Four Seasons Energy Efficient Roofing, the authorized contractor.
The Duro-Last system has excellent sustainability factors. The white membrane’s high reflectivity benefits the building in rooftop areas and during times of the day when sunlight is not being collected by the solar panels. Because Duro-Last is prefabricated, less on-site waste is produced during installation. In addition, Duro-Last recycles manufacturing scrap back into roofing membrane or other construction products.
The energy efficient Duro-Last roofing system is also leak-proof, virtually maintenance-free and resistant to chemicals, fire, and high winds, says the company.
For more information, visit the Duro-Last Web site as well as the company’s ad on FMLink.
