CertainTeed Corporation Announces the Introduction of Apollo® II Solar Roofing System!

CertainTeed is a North American leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, decking, pipe, insulation, ceilings and access covers; this corporation earned the 2011 and 2012 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. CertainTeed has proudly introduced Apollo® II, a next generation solar roofing system featuring integrated photovoltaic panels which combine greater efficiency and improved aesthetics with easier wiring installation. This product is lightweight, resistant to wind uplift, and can be easily integrated into either an existing roof or with the installation of a new roof that combines solar panels and asphalt shingles. With the solar industry growing at a rapid pace, Apollo® II has great potential to provide many homes with easily accessible solar power. This product also fully integrates with roofing shingles for a clean and seamless appearance which cannot be found with rack-mounted systems, and is backed by the industry’s only warranty for both electricity output and installation workmanship. The product qualifies for a 30 percent federal tax credit and possibly other incentives available through local utility providers. CertainTeed is a producer of next generation technology that is able to meet the demands of sustainable construction and unrivaled performance without compromising aesthetics.

Source: News Release- CertainTeed Introduces Next Generation Apollo® II Solar Roofing System