The Infinity solar roof is an almost seamless glass roof with exceptional power generation capacity. Solar panels are mounted within a structural framing system and the roof is them finished with high quality welded aluminium flashings that are powder coated for colour matching. The result is a sleek glass and aluminium roof covering from ridge to gutter and side to side, with huge solar power output and a 25 year warranty.
Complete solar roof from edge to edge, fully waterproof
Roof windows can be included
Hundreds of installations across the UK, going back to 1995
Can be produced to the exact dimensions of the roof including triangular solar panels for hips & valleys
The system offsets the cost of the standard roof covering e.g. tiles or slates
Infinity is unique, as GB-Sol can manufacture custom size laminates also which allows for complete utilisation of the roof area.
The waterproof mounting system framework provides backup drainage for management of any water ingress and condensation.
Once a roof has been membraned & battened, the frame is fitted directly to the battens. When the framework is in place solar PV panels are added and the capping strips are riveted in place, retaining the panels by compressing the gaskets to form a perfect seal.
Finally the surrounding flashings are installed. These are high quality welded aluminium and powder coated to your specified RAL colour. They will have been designed exactly for the array specified.
Working with BRE as partners in the EUR-Active Roofer project, Infinity was used to develop the tests which inject dense tropical rain in the horizontal airstream from a wind tunnel in front of the roof, while simultaneously imposing a vacuum behind. This simulates the very worst case conditions and shows that Infinity is completely watertight.
The system has a total thickness of 80mm above the battens.
The roof needs to have at least a 10 degree pitch to ensure the drainage system is sufficient in removing any condensation from behind the panels. If less than this, then you will need a single ply, steel sheet or similarly waterproof roof surface for us to fix over.
The maximum roof pitch for standard installations is 45 degrees. Steeper pitches require additional considerations depending on the size and location of the roof, so please contact us to discuss your project in further detail.
20kg per square metre, so much lighter than most clay tiles & slates
GB-Sol has been at the forefront of solar panel and mounting system design for nearly 30 years.
We are proactive in reviewing our designs and ensure a culture of continuous improvement in methods, materials and testing. Global solar and construction accreditation bodies are used to test and certify our solar panels and mounting systems.
In independent fire tests, GB-Sol’s Infinity and Integrated solar roofs achieved EXT.S.AA, the highest possible rating under BS 476-3: 2004 - Roof Fire Test. Testing also confirmed passes for the CEN/TS1187:2012 Test4. AA (national class) is equivalent to Broof(t4) (European class), the highest class and the only classification allowed to span full roofs and the compartmentation of buildings.
Our solar slates and solar roof products are manufactured using toughened glass, marine-grade aluminium & stainless steel, and are independently tested & certified. Our products are more extensively proven than those of any of our competitors, globally.
With 30 years of pioneering experience in solar power technology, GB-Sol stands as a beacon of innovation. We own our own factory and have an extensive portfolio of projects that demonstrate the value of our 25 year warranties.
We install as well as manufacture, to ensure the quality, longevity and safety of the systems installed. Our Projects team are very experienced in dealing with both new-build projects and retrofits, in processes that are regularly audited for quality and integrity. We are well-resourced with installation teams and surveyors across Great Britain to ensure good communication and local support.
We keep our suppliers local wherever possible, minimise waste & packaging and run our premises on solar power, topped up with a 100% green electricity supply. We are the top-rated solar panel manufacturer according to Ethical Consumer magazine and have been for many years.
When you choose GB-Sol, you are choosing safety, reliability, durability and sustainability.
