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2. Metal roof - Wikipedia

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   The connection wires run under the ridge cap at the top of the roof. Efficiency ranges from 10–18% but costs only about $2.00–$3.00 per watt of installed capacity, compared to monocrystalline which is 17–22% efficient and costs $3.00–$3.50 per watt of installed capacity. Thin-film solar is light weight at 2.1–3.1 kg/m 2 (7–10 oz/sq ft

3. Federal roofing tax credit for energy efficiency - Wikipedia

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   The federal roofing tax credit for energy efficiency is dependent on the cost of the materials used in the renovation. A consumer could only receive a tax credit of up to 30% of the material cost, up to a maximum of $1,500. This credit is for funds spent on the energy-star approved materials, not on installation or labor cost.

4. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Solar shingle; Metal shakes or shingles. Long life. High cost, suitable for roofs of 3:12 pitch or greater. Because of the flexibility of metal, they can be manufactured to lock together, giving durability and reducing assembly time. For a discussion of copper system shingles, see Copper in architecture#Wall cladding.

5. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   Roof shingles, like other building materials on vernacular buildings, are typically of a material locally available. The type of shingle is taken into account before construction because the material affects the roof pitch and construction method: Some shingles can be installed on lath where others need solid sheathing (sheeting) on the roof deck.

6. Stone-coated metal roofing - Wikipedia

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   A stone coated metal roof is a roof made from steel or some other metal; the metal is then coated with stone chips and attached to the steel with an acrylic film. The goal is a more durable roof that still retains the aesthetic advantages of a more traditional roofing material [ 1 ]

7. Asphalt shingle - Wikipedia

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   Widespread hurricane damage in Florida during the 1990s prompted the industry to adhere to a 1700-gram tear value on finished asphalt shingles. [citation needed] Per 2003 International Building Code Sections 1507.2.1 and 1507.2.2, asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (17% slope) or ...