Highgrove Apartments

Marley SolarTile®

A complete Marley roofing system has been installed at Highgrove Apartments in Carlisle, including Edgemere concrete roof tiles and 335Wp Marley SolarTiles®. The result is an integrated solar installation backed by Marley’s 15-year guarantee and expert-led technical support.

Including solar panels in a new-build block of flats

At the CH Group’s Highgrove Apartments development in Carlisle, roofing contractors John Fraser Roofing installed Marley’s complete roofing system using a combination of Edgemere Interlocking Concrete Slate and the Marley SolarTile®. The products were selected to meet the client’s objectives, which included a meaningful guarantee to protect the roof in the future and providing residents a reliable source of sustainable energy.

To ensure a high-quality, efficient solar installation, Marley’s technical team provided support throughout the project. This included visiting the site to guide the installation team through the SolarTile® process. It meant maintaining constant communication to ensure compliance and that the terms of the warranty were fulfilled.

Marley integrated solar panels installed on apartments

Marley joined the project early on, helping to specify a complete roofing system that would meet both performance and sustainability targets.

Marley’s technical team used the SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) methodology to calculate the system requirements. Based on the 45° roof pitch, building orientation and expected occupant energy needs, they determined that 60 335Wp Marley SolarTile®’s would provide on-site renewable energy for the 16 apartments. This would make a significant contribution to the properties’ overall energy performance, supporting lower energy bills and reduced carbon emissions.

Solar PV and roof tile project specifics

Product

  • Full System with Edgemere Interlocking Concrete Slate Tiles and Marley SolarTile® (335Wp)

Sector

  • Residential - Apartments

Contractor 

  • John Fraser Roofing Ltd

Location

  • North

 

Marley solar panels installed on apartment block
Marley solar panels installed on apartments
Marley integrated solar panels installed on apartments
To complete the roof, 6,000 Edgemere tiles were used, providing a complementary finish to the solar PV panels. It also helped the roof blend in with the local aesthetic.

Commenting on the roof specification, David Fraser, estimator and contracts manager at John Fraser Roofing Ltd, explained: “The client was clear about wanting the ongoing protection of a long-term guarantee associated with the roofing design and installation. When they also factored in the specification of solar PV alongside the Edgemere interlocking slate roof tile, we knew that working with Marley’s integrated solar PV roofing system would provide the quality, assurance and technical support required on this project.”

Comprehensive technical support for the solar installation

As the team at John Fraser Roofing had not previously worked with a solar solution, Marley delivered a package of training support to ensure the contractors could complete a safe and successful installation.

Kieran Givens, pitched roofing and roof system specification manager at Marley, explained: “Before the installation commenced, we hosted a training session with the contractors to demonstrate how the Marley SolarTile® and Edgemere could work seamlessly together on the roof and be easily fitted. We also followed up by attending the construction site at the time of the Marley SolarTile® installation to offer further guidance and support.”

This ensured the John Fraser team had the confidence to proceed and deliver a fully integrated solar PV solution and open a new market offering for the business.

David commented: “The service and support from Marley across the entire project timescale and the willingness to come down to the site to support the team at the start of the installation was greatly appreciated. We are now able to offer a solar PV installation service to the market, which will broaden our business as the volume of solar PV projects increases in the future.”

Simplifying solar PV installation

Marley SolarTiles® are designed to make installation as easy as possible for contractors. They are provided with all necessary fixings and clear guidance.
David commented on the installation process: “We found the Marley SolarTile® panels were simple and easy to fit, with the array construction straightforward to follow thanks to the colour-coded components.”

He added that using a single source for both the solar panels and roofing tiles helped to keep the project moving along efficiently: “The SolarTile® panels worked seamlessly with the Edgemere interlocking slate tiles and have helped create a sleek and sustainable roof for the Highgrove apartments.

Our client also has the peace of mind that Marley’s full roofing system is now underpinned by a 15-year guarantee.”

Marley’s Integrated solar roof panels and complete roofing systems

From new-build apartments and housing developments to commercial and leisure projects, Marley helps developers, specifiers and roofing contractors deliver sustainable buildings.

Combined with its expert technical support, contractor training and 15-year guarantee, their complete roofing systems include a comprehensive range of components for creating a high-quality roof covering.

To find out more about specifying Marley SolarTile® and the Marley complete roofing system for your next project, download the product catalogue or contact the Marley technical team to speak to our solar roofing experts.

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