the joint energy solution
The solar component of these highly optimized facilities is often the first thing mentioned about them. Solar systems are commonly associated with Zero Net Energy structures for obvious reasons. But solar systems aren’t as advantageous if the facility’s envelope and roof aren’t sufficiently sealed to provide the best possible energy efficiency. The roof becomes ever important in this equation as low-performing roofs, or roofs that are not energy efficient, are known to be prime locations for the escape of conditioned air.
It is becoming increasingly popular to join spray foam roofing with solar power on the roof. The spray foam acts as a resilient, efficient solution, and solar acts as a renewable power generator. We know that spray foam roofing shares the energy efficiency performance and benefits of its closed cell spray foam insulation brother while also acting as an efficacious roofing material and boasting wind uplift resistance as well. Together, this dynamic duo helps to achieve zero net energy in commercial buildings. Yet even if ZNE isn’t the end goal, the joint system delivers incredible benefits to the owners and users of commercial structures of many types.
