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Meristem BIOSOLAR

The array is ballasted by the roof it stands in, and runs cooler for it.

Optimised for Panel yield and roof performance from one assembly
Depth
5" (130 mm)
Saturated load
38 lb/ft² saturated
Annual retention
58%
Max slope
to 2:12
Wind
Ballast calculated per array layout, RP-14 method
Fire
ASTM E108 Class A, 24" vegetation-free zone at array
Planting
Low-grow sedum, kept below panel edge
Maintenance
2 visits/year, coordinated with O&M
Install rate
3,000 ft²/day, 3-person crew
Exploded assembly5" (130 mm) · 38 lb/ft² saturated
PV array on vegetated ballastNo membrane penetrations18 mmLow-grow sedumHeld below the panel edge20 mmGrowing mediaBallast mass in the media, not in blocks65 mmFilter fabricNon-woven PP, 4 oz4 mmDrainage + retention board0.31 gal/ft² held at the root zone20 mmRoot barrierFLL-tested, 0.5 mm HDPE, loose laid6 mmWaterproofing (by others)Assembly is membrane-agnostic10 mmSTRUCTURAL DECK (BY OTHERS)
Specified when
  • Roofs asked to do solar and bylaw at once
  • Cooler array microclimate
  • Ballast without penetrations
Energy + solar yieldStormwater performanceBiodiversity + habitat
Previously sold as

If a drawing in your set names one of these, it is asking for Meristem BIOSOLAR.

  • SolarMat HybridSMH

    Ballast calculation replaced the fixed-block detail.

  • V-PV 120VPV-120

    Renamed only. Array spacing detail revised for 24" fuel break.

Technical documents

9 documents cover this system

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DWG

Typical assembly details — all systems

CAD + BIM · v9.0

DWG

Drain, penetration and expansion-joint details

CAD + BIM · v9.0

PDF

Load table — saturated and dead loads, all systems

Performance data · v3.1

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Wind uplift test report — ANSI/SPRI RP-14

Performance data · v2.2

PDF

Fire classification certificate — ASTM E108

Performance data · v1.4

PDF

Pre-installation checklist + membrane sign-off

Installation · v3.0

PDF

Maintenance schedule + plant establishment care

Maintenance · v5.1

PDF

Warranty registration form

Warranty + safety · v4.0

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Safety data sheet — engineered growing media

Warranty + safety · v2.1

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