Metal Roofing And Solar Systems - Determining The Best Combination

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Based upon article by Scott Kriner, Tim Polega and Jason Watts that appeared in the Construction Specifier magazine in June 2011. Jim Bush also is quoted in this article.

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1.

The production of PV has nearly doubled every _____ years since 2002.
- A.
  
  Two
- B.
  
  Three
- C.
  
  Twelve
- D.
  
  Twenty
2.

Which factors listed below are attributed to the increase of PV production?
- A.
  
  Price of silicon has lowered
- B.
  
  Manufacturing has become more efficient
- C.
  
  Systems have imprroved in performance and ROI
- D.
  
  All of the above
3.

A natural convective cooling technique is called:
- A.
  
  Cool roofing
- B.
  
  ENERGY STAR qualified
- C.
  
  Above-sheathing ventilation
- D.
  
  CRRC qualified
4.

Having a metal roof that meets or exceeds the _____ year life of most solar panels provides tremendous financial savings.
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  50
5.

A new metal roof, or one applied as a retrofit over another system, is currently in the _____ per square foot range.
- A.
  
  $3 to $5
- B.
  
  $5 to $10
- C.
  
  $7 to $12
- D.
  
  $10 to $15
6.

A PV installation is in the _____ per square foot range, before incentives are applied.
- A.
  
  $10 to $30
- B.
  
  $20 to $40
- C.
  
  $30 to $50
- D.
  
  $40 to $60
7.

What is an advantage of using a standing seam metal roof under a PV system?
- A.
  
  The roof can be installed to a pitch that maximizes the sun's angle.
- B.
  
  Metal can provide a substrate or roof covering that has a life span equal to or greater than the PV
- C.
  
  Standing seam metal roofing allows PV to be installed without penetrating the roof surface.
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

Before any type of PV system is considered, it is wise for a building owner to do what?
- A.
  
  Determine which type of PV system is desirable
- B.
  
  Calculate the amount of usable space on the roof
- C.
  
  Reduce the building's energy consumption as much as possible
- D.
  
  Determine the building's orientation to see if the sun's angle will be maximized
9.

The building's owner should have the roof structure analyzed by a __________ to determine its ability to support the system.
- A.
  
  Roofing contractor
- B.
  
  Structural engineer
- C.
  
  Mechanical engineer
- D.
  
  Local code official
10.

Crystalline PV modules weigh approximately _____ pounds per square foot.
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
11.

Thin-film PV laminates weigh approximately _____ pounds per square foot.
- A.
  
  1/2
- B.
  
  1
- C.
  
  1-1/2
- D.
  
  2
12.

How many annual inspections are recommended for an installed PV system?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
13.

If a crystalline PV module is specified to be installed over a standing seam metal roof,it is critical the location of the seam clamps (i.e. S-5! clamps) be located:
- A.
  
  Anywhere, except for directly above the seam clip
- B.
  
  At all 4 corners of the PV module
- C.
  
  At every 12" around the perimeter of the PV module
- D.
  
  Directly above the seam clip
14.

On page three, a photo of one of ATAS's ATA-Solar projects is shown. It is the:
- A.
  
  Catasauqua PA School District Building
- B.
  
  Delaware Department of Transportation (Del-DOT) Building
- C.
  
  Fort Irwin military building in California
- D.
  
  Providence College's Slaving Center in Providence, RI
15.

The best way to find alternative funding and incentives for renewable and efficiency products is to check on this on-line database:
- A.
  
  Www.dsireusa.org
- B.
  
  Www.statesolarincentives.com
- C.
  
  Www.renewableincentives.com
- D.
  
  Www.greenincentives.net
16.

Using rooftop PV systems will allow a building that is seeking LEED certification to achieve points in:
- A.
  
  SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect - Roof (SS = Sustainable Sites)
- B.
  
  EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy (EA = Energy and Atmosphere)
- C.
  
  MR Credit 4: Recycled Content (MR = Materials and Resources)
- D.
  
  MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management (MR = Materials and Resources)
17.

LEED SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect - Roofs, encourages use of roofing material compliant with _____ values.
- A.
  
  Solar reflectance
- B.
  
  Thermal emittance
- C.
  
  SRI (solar reflective index)
- D.
  
  ENERGY STAR
18.

For a steep-slope roof to qualify for the SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect - Roofs, the SRI must be greater than or equal to _____.
- A.
  
  29
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  60
- D.
  
  78
19.

For a low-slope roof to qualify for the SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect - Roofs, the SRI must be greater than or equal to _____.
- A.
  
  29
- B.
  
  50
- C.
  
  60
- D.
  
  78
20.

The SRI is a unitless value that is calculated using ___________, Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-sloped Opaque Surfaces.
- A.
  
  ASTM E 1592
- B.
  
  UL 790
- C.
  
  AAMA 2605
- D.
  
  ASTM E 1980
21.

What is a way to fund a renewable energy system?
- A.
  
  Secure a bank loan
- B.
  
  Obtain a line of credit
- C.
  
  Lease the system through programs such as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- D.
  
  All of the above
22.

The largest single solar array thin-film laminate system in Ohio is the:
- A.
  
  Meadowlands Commission's Center for Environmental and Scientific Education
- B.
  
  Peterson Field House at the University of Mount Union
- C.
  
  Slavin Center
- D.
  
  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
23.

At the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission's Center for Environmental and Scientific Education, the solar units are expected to produce a peak maximum of _________ watts of electricity.
- A.
  
  17,000
- B.
  
  22,000
- C.
  
  33,000
- D.
  
  66,000
24.

A school in rural Nevada installed a new metal roof and used non-penetrating clamps with which to attach the crystalline solar modules, which reduced labor time by _______.
- A.
  
  10%
- B.
  
  25%
- C.
  
  30%
- D.
  
  50%
25.

The MasterFormat number for Photovoltaic Collectors is:
- A.
  
  05 30 00
- B.
  
  07 00 00
- C.
  
  07 16 16
- D.
  
  26 31 00