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Abstract
With the emphasis on solar and alternative energy resources, the design of wind rootop solar energy and wind turbine production systems willgrow exonentially. This growth will have tremendous effects on the roofing industry. This paper will beginto addess the roof-system assembly comonents that a roof-system designer will need to consider so that the energy systems can be appropriately integrated into the roof system for this new use.
Date
3/2010
Author(s)
Thomas Hutchinson
Page(s)
139-148
Keyword(s)
roof top equipment; foot traffic; roof platform; solar energy; alternative energy


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