Composite synthetic roofing structure with integral solar collector
A form-molded synthetic foam roofing section or structure is described, having a solar-collecting insert or panel incorporated therein with a relatively broad undersurface and an exposed surface configured to resemble interlocked and overlapping roofing shingles which are united to support a surface such as wood, metal, etc. During the molding process. The roofing structure may be affixed by any conventional means, such as nails or adhesives, to roof boards, rafters or over old existing roof structures with adjacent roofing sections interconnected by appropriate inlets and outlets for the solar panel insert. Solar heat-collecting fluid may be circulated through the solar panel inserts in a conventional manner. Connecting tubes are provided for connecting the solar panel inserts in adjacent roofing sections and terminal connectors are compatible with all circulating systems.
- Assignee:
- IFI; EDB-81-129198
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4273106
- OSTI ID:
- 6381901
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: Filed date 16 Nov 1978
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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