{"id":3794,"date":"2020-11-12T07:54:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T07:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractile.com\/?page_id=3794"},"modified":"2023-05-30T21:29:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T01:29:18","slug":"design","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tractile.com\/design\/","title":{"rendered":"Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Designing with Tractile combines traditional roof design with considerations for solar PV performance and heated water.<\/p>
It can be configured to fit a wide range of roofing designs, pitches and orientations. It is also compatible with all the major inverters, battery storage systems and heat exchangers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Tractile is suitable for any roof style and can be used on roof pitches from 2\/12 to wall. For lower roof pitches, please consult with a Tractile specialist.\u00a0<\/p>
Solar tiles are placed together in an array. Multiple arrays can be placed on one roof to maximise solar exposure.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
In America, the recommended roof pitch for ideal solar performance is approximately 6\/12 (depending upon latitude).<\/p>
Systems can also be split to face east to capture more energy in the morning and west to capture more energy in the afternoon.<\/p>
When designing with any photovoltaic materials, consideration is required for localised factors that may impact performance. We can help you assess the impacts of your specific latitude, shade cover, prevailing winds, roof pitch or aspect to ensure your Tractile roof can fully harness your required energy needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
We recommend using Monument dark grey as the best matching tile colour to blend with Tractile solar tiles.<\/p>
However, customised colours for non-solar tiles are available upon request.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Small skylights less than 15inches can be installed directly by cutting through Tractile and fitting between battens.<\/p>
Large skylights greater than 15inches are installed as per supplier instructions and Tractile parts are cut to fit around the skylight with flashings used to waterproof.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Tractile can be connected to the household energy supply via most popular brands of inverters.<\/p>
Similarly, Tractile is compatible with all popular home battery brands.<\/p>
Your inverters and batteries can be supplied by Tractile as part of your roof installation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t