Patent Grant
12123194
The present invention relates to a system of roofing shingles and photovoltaic shingles and methods for installing same.
Photovoltaic systems having solar shingles are commonly installed on roofing of structures. What is needed is an efficient method of installing a system of roofing shingles and photovoltaic shingles that minimizes shingle waste.
In some embodiments, a method, comprising the steps of: installing a first plurality of roofing shingles in a first plurality of rows on a roof deck; installing a plurality of photovoltaic shingles in a second plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the second plurality of rows is above the first plurality of rows, wherein each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a first edge and a length; installing a second plurality of roofing shingles in the second plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein each of the second plurality of roofing shingles includes a first length and a first edge, wherein the first edge of one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in each of the second plurality of rows is offset from the first edge of another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in another adjacent one of the second plurality of rows in a direction along the first length of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles; wherein the first edge of a first photovoltaic shingle of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles is juxtaposed with the first edge of a first roofing shingle of the second plurality of roofing shingles in a first row of the second plurality of rows, wherein the first edge of at least one of another of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in at least one of another row of the second plurality of rows is substantially aligned with the first edge of the first photovoltaic shingle; installing a third plurality of roofing shingles on the roof deck, wherein at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles is installed intermediate a corresponding one of the second plurality of roofing shingles and one of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in each of the at least one of another of the plurality of rows; and installing a fourth plurality of roofing shingles in a third plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the third plurality of rows is above the second plurality of rows.
In some embodiments, each of the third plurality of roofing shingles includes a second length that is a multiple of one-quarter of the first length, one-half of the first length, three-quarters of the first length, or one of the first length. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles in each row of the second plurality of rows increases by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles in each of every two rows of the second plurality of rows increases by a multiple of one and one-half. In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles is an asphalt shingle. In some embodiments, the first length of each of the second plurality of roofing shingles in a range of 5 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the offset of the first edge of the one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in each of the second plurality of rows from the first edge of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in the another adjacent one of the second plurality of rows is a whole number multiple of the first length of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles divided by an integer. In some embodiments, the integer is selected from the group consisting of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles includes a width and a reveal portion, wherein the reveal portion includes an exposure height, and wherein the width is two times the exposure height plus 2 inches. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a width, and wherein the width of each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles is substantially the same as the width of the photovoltaic shingles.
In some embodiments, a system includes a first plurality of roofing shingles installed in a first plurality of rows on a roof deck; a second plurality of roofing shingles installed in a second plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the second plurality of rows is above the first plurality of rows, wherein each of the second plurality of roofing shingles includes a first length and a first edge, wherein the first edge of one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in each of the second plurality of rows is offset from the first edge of another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in another adjacent one of the second plurality of rows in a direction along the first length of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles; a plurality of photovoltaic shingles installed on the roof deck, wherein each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a first edge and a length, wherein the first edge of a first photovoltaic shingle of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles is juxtaposed with the first edge of a first roofing shingle of the second plurality of roofing shingles in a first row of the second plurality of rows, wherein the first edge of at least one of another of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in at least one of another row of the second plurality of rows is substantially aligned with the first edge of the first photovoltaic shingle; and a third plurality of roofing shingles installed on the roof deck, wherein at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles is installed intermediate a corresponding one of the second plurality of roofing shingles and one of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in each of the at least one of another of the second plurality of rows; and a fourth plurality of roofing shingles installed in a third plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the third plurality of rows is above the second plurality of rows.
In some embodiments, each of the third plurality of roofing shingles includes a second length that is a multiple of one-quarter of the first length, one-half of the first length, three-quarters of the first length, or one of the first length. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles in each row of the second plurality of rows increases by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third plurality of roofing shingles in each of every two rows of the second plurality of rows increases by a multiple of one and one-half. In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles is an asphalt shingle. In some embodiments, the first length of each of the second plurality of roofing shingles in a range of 10 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the offset of the first edge of the one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in each of the second plurality of rows from the first edge of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles in the another adjacent one of the second plurality of rows is a whole number multiple of the first length of the another one of the second plurality of roofing shingles divided by an integer. In some embodiments, the integer is selected from the group consisting of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20. In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles includes a width and a reveal portion, wherein the reveal portion includes an exposure height, and wherein the width is two times the exposure height plus 2 inches. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a width, and wherein the width of each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles is substantially the same as the width of the photovoltaic shingles.
In some embodiments, a kit including a plurality of roofing shingles configured to be installed on a roof deck; and a plurality of photovoltaic shingles configured to be installed on the roof deck, wherein a first group of the roofing shingles is configured to be installed in a first plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein a second group of the roofing shingles is configured to be installed in a second plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the second plurality of rows is above the first plurality of rows, wherein each of the second group of the roofing shingles includes a first length and a first edge, wherein the first edge of one of the second group of the roofing shingles in each of the second plurality of rows is configured to be offset from the first edge of another one of the second group of the roofing shingles in another adjacent one of the second plurality of rows in a direction along the first length of the another one of the second group of the roofing shingles, wherein each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a first edge and a length, wherein the first edge of a first photovoltaic shingle of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles is configured to be juxtaposed with the first edge of a first roofing shingle of the second group of roofing shingles in a first row of the second plurality of rows, wherein the first edge of at least one of another of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in at least one of another row of the second plurality of rows is configured to be substantially aligned with the first edge of the first photovoltaic shingle, wherein a third group of the roofing shingles is configured to be installed on the roof deck, wherein at least one of the third group of the roofing shingles is configured to be installed intermediate a corresponding one of the second group of the roofing shingles and one of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles in each of the at least one of another of the second plurality of rows, and wherein a fourth group of the roofing shingles is configured to be installed in a third plurality of rows on the roof deck, wherein the third plurality of rows is configured to be above the second plurality of rows.
In some embodiments, each of the third group of the roofing shingles is configured to include a second length that is a multiple of one-quarter of the first length, one-half of the first length, three-quarters of the first length, and one of the first length. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third group of the roofing shingles in each row of the second plurality of rows is configured to increase by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, a total length of the at least one of the third group of the roofing shingles in each of every two rows of the second plurality of rows is configured to increase by a multiple of one and one-half. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles is an asphalt shingle. In some embodiments, the first length of each of the second group of the roofing shingles is 10 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles includes a width and a reveal portion, wherein the reveal portion includes an exposure height, and wherein the width is two times the exposure height plus 2 inches. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles includes a width, and wherein the width of each of the first plurality of roofing shingles, the second plurality of roofing shingles, the third plurality of roofing shingles, and the fourth plurality of roofing shingles is substantially the same as the width of the photovoltaic shingles.
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In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is an asphalt shingle. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is composed of a polymer. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 includes thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). In other embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 includes polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyarylsulfone (PAS), polyethersulfone (PES), polyamideimide (PAI), or polyimide; polyvinyl chloride (PVC); ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber; silicone rubber; fluoropolymers-ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymers (FEP), and tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride copolymers (THV), or blends thereof.
In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is adapted to be affixed to the roof deck 14 by a plurality of fasteners 15. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of nails. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of screws. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of staples. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of rivets. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is adapted to be affixed to the roof deck 14 by an adhesive.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 15 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 20 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 25 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 25 inches to 30 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 30 inches to 35 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 35 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 35 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 35 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 35 inches to 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 35 inches to 40 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 40 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 40 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 40 inches to 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 40 inches to 45 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 45 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 45 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 45 inches to 50 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 50 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 50 inches to 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 55 inches to 60 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 10 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 15 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 20 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 25 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 30 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 35 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 40 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 45 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 50 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 55 inches. In some embodiments, the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 60 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L2 of each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 is 10 inches to 60 inches. In some embodiments, the length L2 of each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 is in the same ranges as provided above for the length L1 of the roofing shingles 12.
In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 5 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 5 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 5 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 5 inches to 10 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 10 inches to 15 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 15 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is in a range of 20 inches to 25 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 5 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 10 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 15 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 12 is 25 inches.
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In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 is composed of a polymer. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 includes thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). In other embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 includes polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyarylsulfone (PAS), polyethersulfone (PES), polyamideimide (PAI), or polyimide; polyvinyl chloride (PVC); ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber; silicon rubber fluoropolymers-ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymers (FEP), and tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride copolymers (THV), or blends thereof.
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In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 5 inches to 10 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 10 inches to 15 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 15 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 15 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 15 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 15 inches to 25 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 15 inches to 20 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 20 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 20 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 20 inches to 30 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 20 inches to 25 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 25 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 25 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 25 inches to 30 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 30 inches to 40 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 30 inches to 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a in a range of 35 inches to 40 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 5 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 10 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 15 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 20 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 25 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 30 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 35 inches. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b is offset from the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a by 40 inches.
In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of at least one other photovoltaic shingle 18c of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 in at least one first alternating row R3 from the first row R1 is substantially aligned with the first edge 20 of the first photovoltaic shingle 18a. In some embodiments, the first edge 20 of at least another photovoltaic shingle 18d of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 18 in at least one second alternating row R4 from the second row R2 is substantially aligned with the first edge 20 of the second photovoltaic shingle 18b.
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In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 is an asphalt shingle. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 is composed of a polymer. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 22 includes thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO). In other embodiments, each of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 22 includes polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyaryletherketone (PAEK), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyarylsulfone (PAS), polyethersulfone (PES), polyamideimide (PAI), or polyimide; polyvinyl chloride (PVC); ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber; silicone rubber; fluoropolymers-ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF), tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymers (FEP), and tetrafluoroethylene. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 includes a structure similar to the plurality of roofing shingles 12.
In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 is adapted to be affixed to the roof deck 14 by the plurality of fasteners 15. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of nails. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of screws. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of staples. In some embodiments, the plurality of fasteners 15 includes a plurality of rivets. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 is adapted to be affixed to the roof deck 14 by an adhesive.
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In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 includes a total length L3 that is a multiple of one-half of the length L1. In some embodiments, the length L3 of each of the roofing shingles 22b, 22c is one-half the length L1. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 22d is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 in each of every two rows of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, the total length of the roofing shingles 22b and 22c is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the roofing shingle 22d is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 in each of every two rows of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one and one-half.
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In some embodiments, the length L3 of each of the roofing shingles 22f, 22g is one-half the length L1. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 22e is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 in each of every two rows of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, the total length of the roofing shingles 22f and 22g is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the roofing shingle 22e is equal to the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 22 in each of every two rows of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one and one-half.
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In some embodiments, the length of the roofing shingle 122h is equal to the length of the roofing shingle 112h. In some embodiments, the length of the roofing shingle 122h is equal to the length of the roofing shingle 112b. In some embodiments, the length of the roofing shingle 122c is one-half the length of the roofing shingle 112c. In some embodiments, the length of the roofing shingle 122d is one-half the length of the roofing shingle 112d.
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In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 112e is installed adjacent to the photovoltaic shingle 118e. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 112f is installed adjacent to the photovoltaic shingle 118f. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 112f is three-quarters the length of one of the roofing shingles 112. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 122g is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 118g and the roofing shingle 112g. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 112g is one-half the length of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 112. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 122g is one-half the length of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 112.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 122g is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 118g and the roofing shingle 112g. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 112h is one-quarter the length of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 112. In some embodiments, the length of the roofing shingle 122h is one-half the length of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 112. In some embodiments, the booked arrangement of the roofing shingles 112 is optimized.
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In some embodiments, the first edge 220 of the photovoltaic shingle 218a of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 218 is juxtaposed with the first edge 216 of a first roofing shingle 212a of the plurality of roofing shingles 212 in the first row R1. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 is installed intermediate a corresponding one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212 and one of the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 218 in each of the at least one of another of the plurality of rows R.
In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 includes a length L3 that is a multiple of one-quarter of the length L1 of each of the plurality of roofing shingles 212. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 includes a length L3 that is a multiple of one-half of the length L1. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 includes a length L3 that is a multiple of three-quarters of the length L1. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 includes a length L3 that is a multiple of one of the length L1. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 in each row of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one. In some embodiments, the total length of the at least one of the plurality of roofing shingles 222 in each of every two rows of the plurality of rows R increases by a multiple of one and one-half.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222b is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218b and the roofing shingle 212b in the second row R2. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222b is one-quarter the length L1 of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 112.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222c is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218c and the roofing shingle 212c in the third row R3. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222c is one-half the length L1 of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222d is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218d and the roofing shingle 212d in the fourth row R4. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222d is three-quarters of the length L1 of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222e is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218e and the roofing shingle 212e in the fifth row R5. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 122h is equal to the length L1 of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212. In some embodiments, the booked arrangement of the roofing shingles 212 is optimized.
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In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222f is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218f and the roofing shingle 212f in the first row R1. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222f is equal to the length L1 of one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222g is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218g and the roofing shingle 212g in the second row R2. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222g is three-quarters the length L1.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222h is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218h and the roofing shingle 212h in the third row R3. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222h is one-half of the length L1.
In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 222i is installed intermediate the photovoltaic shingle 218i and the roofing shingle 212i, in the fourth row R4. In some embodiments, the length L3 of the roofing shingle 222i is one-quarter the length.
In some embodiments, the second edge 221 of the photovoltaic shingle 218j is juxtaposed with the second edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in the fifth row R5.
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In some embodiments, the first edge 216 of one of the roofing shingles 212 in each of the plurality of rows R1-R5 is offset from the first edge 216 of another one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212 in another adjacent one of the plurality of rows R1-R5 in a direction along the first length of the another one of the plurality of roofing shingles 212. In some embodiments, the offset in each row is a whole number multiple of the length L1 of the roofing shingle 212 divided by an integer (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20), the integer being selected as the number of rows for which the offset pattern repeats:
Offset=whole number multiple of L1/integer (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.)
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In some embodiments, an opposite offset pattern applies on the opposite side with respect to the photovoltaic shingles 218f-218j and the roofing shingles 212f-212j. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j is juxtaposed with the photovoltaic shingle 218j in row R5. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i in row R4 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 and 10 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218i in row R4. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i in row R4 and 20 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218h in row R3. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 and 30 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218g in row R2. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212f in row R1 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 and 40 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218f in row R1.
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In some embodiments, the offset pattern on the opposite side of the photovoltaic shingles 212a-212e is different, as a result of the overall booking pattern of the roofing shingles 212 on the roof deck 214 originating thereon. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 is offset 20 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218e in row R5. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i in row R4 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 and 30 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218d in row R4. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 is juxtaposed with the photovoltaic shingle 218c in row R3. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 and 10 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218b in row R2. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212f in row R1 is offset 10 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 and 20 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218a in row R1.
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In some embodiments, the offset pattern on the opposite side of the photovoltaic shingles 212f-212j is different, as a result of the overall booking pattern of the roofing shingles 212 on the roof deck 214 originating thereon. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 is offset 17⅛ inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218j in row R5. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i in row R4 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 and 25 11/16 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218i in row R4. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 is juxtaposed with the photovoltaic shingle 218h in row R3. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 and 8 9/16 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218g in row R2. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212f in row R1 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 and 17⅛ inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218f in row R1.
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In some embodiments, the offset pattern on the opposite side of the photovoltaic shingles 212a-212e is different, as a result of the overall booking pattern of the roofing shingles 212 on the roof deck 214 originating thereon. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218e in row R5. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i in row R4 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212j in row R5 and 17⅛ inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218d in row R4. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212h in row R3 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212i, in row R4 and 25 11/16 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218c in row R3. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 is juxtaposed with the photovoltaic shingle 218b in row R2. In some embodiments, the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212f in row R1 is offset 8 9/16 inches from the edge 217 of the roofing shingle 212g in row R2 and 8 9/16 inches from the photovoltaic shingle 218a in row R1.
In some embodiments, a method includes the steps of:
In some embodiments, a method includes the steps of:
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In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 6 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 5 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 4 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 2 inches to 3 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 6 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 5 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 3 inches to 4 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 6 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 4 inches to 5 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 5 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 5 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 5 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 5 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 5 inches to 6 inches.
In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 6 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 6 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 6 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 6 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 7 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 7 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 7 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 8 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 8 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a width W1 in a range of 9 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 90 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 80 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 70 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 60 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 45 degrees to 50 degrees.
In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 90 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 80 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 70 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 50 degrees to 60 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 90 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 80 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 60 degrees to 70 degrees.
In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 90 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 70 degrees to 80 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 80 degrees to 90 degrees.
In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 90 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 90 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 90 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 90 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 90 degrees to 100 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 100 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 100 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 100 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 100 degrees to 110 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 110 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 110 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 110 degrees to 120 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 120 degrees to 135 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 120 degrees to 130 degrees. In some embodiments, each of the tabs 322 has a slant angle of 130 degrees to 135 degrees.
In some embodiments, a rear surface 324 of the roofing shingle 310 includes an adhesive portion 326. In some embodiments, the adhesive portion 326 is located proximate to one end 328 of the roofing shingle 310. In some embodiments, the adhesive portion 326 includes an adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive includes tape. In some embodiments, the rear surface 324 of the roofing shingle 310 includes at least one adhesive strip 330. In some embodiments, the at least one adhesive strip 330 is located proximate to an end 332 opposite the end 328. In some embodiments, the at least one adhesive strip 330 is a peel and stick adhesive. In some embodiments, the at least one adhesive strip 330 includes a plurality of adhesive strips 330. In some embodiments, the plurality of adhesive strips 330 is arranged in a plurality of rows.
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In some embodiments, the reveal portion 314 has an exposure height A. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 5 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 5 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 5 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 5 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 5 inches to 6 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 6 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 6 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 6 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 6 inches to 7 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 7 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 7 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 7 inches to 8 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 8 inches to 10 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 8 inches to 9 inches. In some embodiments, the exposure height A is 9 inches to 10 inches.
In some embodiments, the exposure height A is the same or substantially the same as an exposure height of a reveal portion of a photovoltaic shingle 350. In some embodiments, a plurality of the roofing shingles 310 and a plurality of the photovoltaic shingles 350 are installed on the roof deck 311. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic shingle 350 is a building integrated photovoltaic shingles. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 310 has a width W1. In some embodiments, the width W1 is two times the exposure height A plus 2 inches, i.e., W1=2A+2 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 17 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 18 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 19 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 20 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 21 inches to 22 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 17 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 18 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 19 inches to 21 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 20 inches to 21 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 17 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 18 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 19 inches to 20 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 17 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 18 inches to 19 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 18 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 17 inches to 18 inches.
In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 17 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 17 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 17 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 17 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 16 inches to 17 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 15 inches to 16 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 14 inches to 15 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 14 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 13 inches to 14 inches. In some embodiments, the width W1 is 12 inches to 13 inches.
In some embodiments, the length L1 is three (3) times the width W1. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 310 and the photovoltaic shingle 350 aesthetically match. In some embodiments, the roofing shingle 310 and the photovoltaic shingle aesthetically match in appearance.
In some embodiments, the plurality of roofing shingles 310 are installed on the roof deck 311 in a booked pattern. In some embodiments, the plurality of roofing shingles 310 are installed on the roof deck 311 in a booked pattern in conjunction with a plurality of the photovoltaic shingles 350. In some embodiments, the plurality of roofing shingles 310 and the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 350 are installed on the roof deck 311 in a pattern that is similar to the pattern shown in
In some embodiments, the plurality of roofing shingles 310 and the plurality of photovoltaic shingles 350 are installed on the roof deck 311 in a pattern that is similar to the pattern shown in
It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in the art may make many variations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. All such variations and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/513,161, entitled “SYSTEM OF ROOFING AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SHINGLES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME,” which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/107,237, filed Oct. 29, 2020, entitled “SYSTEM OF ROOFING AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SHINGLES AND METHODS OF INSTALLING SAME,” the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
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