GAF Energy launches Timberline solar products
Release time：2024-09-12click：0
Roofing material manufacturer GAF Energy has announced the launch of its Timberline Solar product, a new solar roof option for consumers looking to reduce their reliance on the grid and their home’s carbon footprint. The Timberline solar roof is a new product that targets Tesla's solar roof. A very important reason is GAF Energy's great influence in the roof industry.
GAF Energy’s sister company, GAF, provides one of every four new roofs installed in the United States each year. As such, the company noted that its existing network of contractors in the United States will greatly assist it in bringing solar-based rooftop systems to homes across the United States.
GAF said that the design of Timberline Solar is the same as that of an ordinary roof, and it has a special feature: it can be nailed. Therefore, GAF says, only a nail gun is required for installation, and no other specialized skills or materials are required. The company says its solar roofs are easy to install, durable and visually appealing.
According to the company, its Timberline Solar has received UL 7103 certification; with the establishment of this certification, GAF's products are officially recognized as solar products and roofing products, allowing contractors to convert them Install as both. However, this green energy solution is currently only available in selected markets.
GAF said it plans to "rapidly" increase availability of the product, but it did not have any other details at this time.
Timberline Solar will offer consumers an alternative to the Tesla Solar Roof, a similar product that installs solar tiles on home roofs as a low-profile form of green energy. . Tesla's products are integrated with the company's Powerwall, a home battery system that works with Solar Roof.
The Powerwall is an important aspect of the Tesla system because it provides backup energy in the event that the grid may fail. However, GAF Energy, on the other hand, claims that its Timberline solar is cost-effective and also claims that its products are more durable than those of its competitors.
A huge advantage of GAF products is their simple design, allowing the average roofer to install using a nail gun. The company claims this can cut the time it takes to install a solar roof in half compared to a "typical" residential solar system.
GAF designed its Timberline Solar to be quite large, measuring 64 inches in length, reducing the amount of wiring and fixtures needed in a home. However, this means that Timberline Solar's solar installation also stands out compared to Tesla's offering, and it blends in better with traditional home styles.
(Original title: GAF Energy launches Timberline solar products, targeting Tesla solar roof)
