The invention relates to a solar roof system (2) comprising: a roof surface (18) having solar panels (20); at least two base support elements (4) for retaining the roof surface (18), wherein each base support element (4) has a main support (6) which is formed by a closed hollow profile which is bent in a bending region (8) by less than 90 degrees and more than 60 degrees, and which has at least one straight first support section (10) connected to the bending region (8), wherein the first support section (10) serves to retain the roof surface (18); at least three framework elements (12, 14, 16, 42) by means of which the first support section (10) is secured down on a bend outer side (17) of the bending region (8) in the intended installed state of the solar roof system (2); and at least two mount adapters (24) assigned to the base support elements (4) for securing the base support elements (4) to a mount (26).

The invention relates to a solar roof system (2) comprising: a roof surface (18) having solar panels (20); at least two base support elements (4) for retaining the roof surface (18), wherein each base support element (4) has a main support (6) which is formed by a closed hollow profile which is bent in a bending region (8) by less than 90 degrees and more than 60 degrees, and which has at least one straight first support section (10) connected to the bending region (8), wherein the first support section (10) serves to retain the roof surface (18); at least three framework elements (12, 14, 16, 42) by means of which the first support section (10) is secured down on a bend outer side (17) of the bending region (8) in the intended installed state of the solar roof system (2); and at least two mount adapters (24) assigned to the base support elements (4) for securing the base support elements (4) to a mount (26).

The invention describes a novel roofing trim saddle system and method of installing for use in roofing and siding applications where a roofing hip or ridge must be covered (finished). The various implementations herein describe the system as having a multitude of saddle brackets, each with a multitude of tabs that retain the roofing material (such as tiles, shingles, panels, slates, etc.). The saddle brackets attach to the roof via a fastener such as nails or screws that engage holes formed by slot tabs in the saddle bracket body. The slot tabs are used to correctly space and align the saddle bracket during installation. The system is strong, secure, adaptable, adjustable, customizable, thin, light-weight, self aligning, weather-proof, can be readily designed to accommodate many different roofing styles and materials on site, or can be manufactured to the needs of any particular roofing and siding application.

The invention describes a novel roofing trim saddle system and method of installing for use in roofing and siding applications where a roofing hip or ridge must be covered (finished). The various implementations herein describe the system as having a multitude of saddle brackets, each with a multitude of tabs that retain the roofing material (such as tiles, shingles, panels, slates, etc.). The saddle brackets attach to the roof via a fastener such as nails or screws that engage holes formed by slot tabs in the saddle bracket body. The slot tabs are used to correctly space and align the saddle bracket during installation. The system is strong, secure, adaptable, adjustable, customizable, thin, light-weight, self aligning, weather-proof, can be readily designed to accommodate many different roofing styles and materials on site, or can be manufactured to the needs of any particular roofing and siding application.

A roof pan with raised ridges along lateral edges, where the raised ridges of one pan cooperate raised ridges of another pan to prevent water movement. A formed edge that is offset from the roof surface when the pan is installed on the roof allows a flashing to slide under the formed edge when the roof pan is installed on the roof surface.

A roof pan with raised ridges along lateral edges, where the raised ridges of one pan cooperate raised ridges of another pan to prevent water movement. A formed edge that is offset from the roof surface when the pan is installed on the roof allows a flashing to slide under the formed edge when the roof pan is installed on the roof surface.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, flush or forming a substantively uniform plane with roof panels or other panels mimicking a solar panel appearance. Pans supporting BIPV solar panels can be coupled by standing seams, in both lateral and longitudinal directions, to other photovoltaic-supporting pans or pans supporting non-photovoltaic structures, having both functional and aesthetic advantages. In some configurations, the appearance of BIPV systems can be particularly aesthetically pleasing and generally seamless to an observer.

Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems provide for solar panel arrays that can be aesthetically pleasing and appear seamless to an observer. BIPV systems can be incorporated as part of roof surfaces as built into the structure of the roof, flush or forming a substantively uniform plane with roof panels or other panels mimicking a solar panel appearance. Pans supporting BIPV solar panels can be coupled by standing seams, in both lateral and longitudinal directions, to other photovoltaic-supporting pans or pans supporting non-photovoltaic structures, having both functional and aesthetic advantages. In some configurations, the appearance of BIPV systems can be particularly aesthetically pleasing and generally seamless to an observer.

A method for changing the color and texture of ceramic roofing tiles, including the steps of identifying a damaged tile to be replaced, cleaning the damaged tile, optically measuring the damaged tile to yield a color determination, and selecting a replacement tile of the same shape and general color, immersing the replacement tile in a quantity of acid, removing the tile from the acid after a first predetermined length of time has passed to yield an acid-treated replacement tile, rinsing the acid-treated replacement tile to remove remaining acid, measuring the color of the acid-treated replacement tile, and washing the acid-treated replacement tile.

A method for changing the color and texture of ceramic roofing tiles, including the steps of identifying a damaged tile to be replaced, cleaning the damaged tile, optically measuring the damaged tile to yield a color determination, and selecting a replacement tile of the same shape and general color, immersing the replacement tile in a quantity of acid, removing the tile from the acid after a first predetermined length of time has passed to yield an acid-treated replacement tile, rinsing the acid-treated replacement tile to remove remaining acid, measuring the color of the acid-treated replacement tile, and washing the acid-treated replacement tile.