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The publication states that homes could be severely damaged if roof-mounted renewable technologies are not installed effectively, generating roof leakages through rain penetration and structural damage to walls from wind action. The guide provides a number of appropriate methods for installing renewable energy systems safely and effectively to avoid any compromise the built fabric of the house. It explains how to correctly fix renewable energy systems, depending upon location and roof type, to withstand the impact of variable UK weather including torrential rain, snow and strong winds.
The renewable energy systems detailed in the guide include PV and solar thermal systems and microwind generation. The information provided includes:
- how to integrate PV and solar panels into the roof structure
- fixing options for fastening PV and solar panels to roofs
- effective methods of strengthening the roof structure
- appropriate positioning of microwind turbines to catch wind
- fixing options for microwind turbines, that will enable the structure to withstand vibrations of the turbine as the blades rotate
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