Solartyle – The Fastest Rooftop Solar Roof System on the Market
On live construction sites every day on the programme matters. Faster roof installs mean earlier watertight dates, lower prelims and quicker progress on internal works. The Solartyle system has been engineered not only for performance and aesthetics but also for speed of installation.
Compared with typical in roof solar systems, Solartyle can cut installation time by more than half. That gives developers, main contractors and roofing partners a clear advantage when delivering tight programmes or multi plot schemes.
- Rapid installation rate – around 1 kW installed every 20 minutes by experienced operatives.
- Less time on the roof – smaller module sizes and simple fixing patterns speed up handling and placement.
- Factory made components – full and half joiner tiles are supplied ready to fit, removing on site improvisation.
- Integrated design – the solar field is built into the roof, not added on with extra trays and flashings.
Half the time of typical in roof systems
Many competing systems, such as Marley’s Viridian, quote installation times of around 45 minutes per kW. With Solartyle, operatives can typically install 1 kW every 20 minutes, which is less than half the time of these alternatives.
The time saving does not stop at the solar tiles themselves. Because Solartyle is supplied with matching joiner tiles, roofers do not need to cut around modules or create bespoke flashings at the boundary. The solar field and the surrounding roof area are designed to work together as a single system.
From two days to one on a typical roof
A typical 50 m² roof that might take two full days using a standard 3 kW in roof solar system and concrete roof tiles can often be completed in a single day with Solartyle. Over a development of multiple plots this can unlock significant programme gains.
- Faster watertight dates – internal trades can start sooner and site prelims are reduced.
- Less disruption – fewer visits and fewer delays caused by weather windows or rework.
- Simpler logistics – compact modules are easier to load, move and handle safely at height.
No flashings, no leaks
Conventional in roof systems often rely on additional trays and flashings at abutments. These details can become weak points for water ingress, especially if different roofing teams apply them in different ways across a site.
The Solartyle system removes this risk. The tiles interlock as part of the main roof build up, with no extra flashings required at the solar boundary. The finished roof is clean, fully integrated and designed to remain watertight over the long term.
A complete, warrantied roof system
Through our partnership with FP McCann, one of the UK’s leading precast specialists, Solartyle is backed by a 15 year roof warranty that covers both tiles and solar components. Developers can deliver a single manufacturer roof solution rather than piecing together separate warranties for tiles, solar equipment and roofing works.
This simplifies procurement, reduces risk for asset owners and provides clear accountability for the performance of the roof and solar system.
See the system in action
The best way to understand the speed and simplicity of the Solartyle system is to watch it being installed on a live roof. Our installation video walks through the process step by step, from setting out to final tile placement.
Discuss installation times for your next project
If you are planning new build plots or a wider housing development and want to shorten roof installation times, talk to the Solartyle team about typical programmes, plot sequencing and how the system can support your project.
