Fiber reinforced polymer building systems and methods
AssigneeNorthstar Technologies Group Inc.
InventorPaul A. Inglese
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Abstract
An apparatus comprises a solar panel or solar tile; and a pultrusion fiber reinforced polymer (PFRP) bracket connected to the solar panel or solar tile. The PFRP bracket mounts the solar panel or solar tile on a roof, and is configured to elevate the solar panel or solar tile a sufficient amount above the roof to enable airflow to occur under the solar panel or solar tile. The PFRP material comprises fibers embedded in a resin matrix. Exemplary fibers are glass, carbon, and synthetic fibers. PFRP products can be formed using a pultrusion method that eliminates outgassing. An intumescent fire barrier can be applied to the PFRP to meet National Fire Protection Association fire endurance codes and standards.
Claims6
An apparatus, comprising:
- a solar panel or solar tile;
- at least one pultrusion fiber reinforced polymer (PFRP) solar mounting bracket connected to the solar panel or solar tile, and at least one PFRP “Z”-bracket attached to the PFRP solar mounting bracket and configured to mount the solar panel or solar tile on a roof, the solar panel or solar tile providing for heating air under the solar panel or solar tile;
- wherein the at least one PFRP “Z”-bracket is configured to elevate the solar panel or solar tile above the roof;
- and
- a ridge vent configured to receive and direct the heated air through a duct of a ventilation system configured to heat a building.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.