GAF, one of the leading roofing manufacturers worldwide, is known for its superior quality and durable, appealing products. The company’s roofs also excel when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainability. As of May 2021, it has installed over 2,000 integrated solar roofs, more than another industry leader, Tesla.
Keep reading to learn more about GAF’s milestone.
Investing in Sustainability
With solar roofing, you become less reliant on your utility company, and you can save on your energy costs. You can also get credit for the solar energy you provide to the grid when your panels generate more electricity than your home needs, giving you even more savings.
GAF solar roofs are designed to be direct-to-deck. Compared to conventional rack-mounted solar panels, GAF solar roofing offers better water-shedding capabilities. You will not need to worry about your curb appeal as the panels are sleek and low-profile.
“Over the last 20 years, the way solar panels have been attached to a roof hasn’t changed. When you install a traditional rack-mounted system, which has between 68 and 100 half-inch penetrations, you’re effectively cutting a 6 [in.] by 6 [in.] hole in the roof, with lag bolts drilled through the water barrier in the hope that you’ll find a rafter,” Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy mentioned in a recent interview with Canary Media.
Why Switch to Solar?
According to the GAF Energy president, their goal is to turn every roof solar, beginning with composite shingle roofs. The Solar Energy Industries Association says that since 2019, the number of Americans going solar has increased by 11%, achieving a record of 3.1 gigawatts. Going solar means choosing a cleaner energy source. Using renewable energy is not only great for the environment but also future generations.
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