Patent ID: 12209415

The foregoing and other features of the inventive concept will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth to enable a thorough understanding of the inventive concept. It should be understood, however, that persons having ordinary skill in the art may practice the inventive concept without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, circuits, and networks have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first solar panel could be termed a second solar panel, and, similarly, a second solar panel could be termed a first solar panel, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept.

It will be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “coupled to,” or “connected to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, directly coupled to or directly connected to the other element or layer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly coupled to,” or “directly connected to” another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers present. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The terminology used in the description of the inventive concept herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the inventive concept. As used in the description of the inventive concept and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

FIG.1illustrates top view of an example solar energy-producing cover100including an example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The glazing and condensation system112can include one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b). It will be understood that while reference is generally made herein to solar panels, glass panels can be used in place of or in addition to solar panels. In other words, the glazing and condensation system112can include one or more solar panels, one or more glass panels, or any combination thereof.

The glazing and condensation system112can include one or more mullions102, and one or more purlins105, for example. It will be understood that the glazing and condensation system112can include any suitable number of mullions, purlins, solar panels, glass panels, or the like, as described in detail herein.

FIG.2illustrates a cross-sectional side elevation view taken along lines A-A of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.1in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept.

The glazing and condensation system112can include a mullion threshold cap155that is disposed atop at least a portion of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b). The mullion threshold cap155can be made of aluminum, coated steel, and/or other suitable weather-resistant material. The mullion threshold cap155can be affixed to the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b) using double-sided tape135. Preferably, the double-sided tape135is at least 0.15 millimeters thick. Preferably, the double-sided tape135has a tensile strength of at least 70 lbs/inch2. Preferably, the double-sided tape135has a peel adhesion of at least 14 lbs/inch. The double-sided tape135can be Very High Bond Tape such as 3M™ VHB™ tape. Accordingly, it is not necessary to use fasteners to secure the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b), which increases the efficiency of construction and installation, and also forms a tight seal. The glazing and condensation system112can include one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d). The one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) can accumulate and drain water condensation, drippage, or other liquid away from the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) and away from the solar energy-producing cover100. The condensation, drippage, or other liquid can come off of the underside of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b), and caught by the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d). A first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels can run perpendicular to second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels. The first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels can empty into the second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels. In some embodiments, the first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels are at a higher elevation than the second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels, so that the condensation or other drippage can flow by the force of gravity from the higher elevation condensation collection channels into the lower elevation condensation collection channels. In some embodiments, the force of gravity causes the condensation or other drippage to continue to flow through the lower elevation condensation collection channels and off of the solar energy-producing cover100. The one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) can be made from extruded aluminum and/or coated steel.

The glazing and condensation system112can include a wire casing150. The wire casing150can include or otherwise enclose one or more wire orifices145, which can hold one or more wires (e.g.,148) associated with the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b). In other words, the one or more wires (e.g.,148) can be disposed through the one or more wire orifices145. The one or more wire orifices145can extend along the length of the wire casing150. The wire casing150can extend along the length of a roof section of the solar energy-producing cover100. The glazing and condensation system112can include one or more mullions102, and can include one or more purlins105. In some embodiments, the wire casing150can be at least partially grooved (not shown) into a top region of the mullion102to allow more room for the one or more wires148. In some embodiments, the wire casing150can be at least partially grooved into a top region of the purlin105to allow more room for the one or more wires148.

The glazing and condensation system112can include a mullion cap115disposed underneath the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b), and disposed atop the mullion102. The mullion cap115can be made of aluminum, steel, other metal, or any other durable water-tight material. In some embodiments, the mullion cap115and the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) are a singular part. In some embodiments, the mullion cap115can be affixed to the mullion102using double-sided tape140. The double-sided tape140can be Very High Bond Tape such as 3M™ VHB™ tape. In addition, double-sided tape160such as the 3M™ VHB™ tape can be disposed atop the one or more purlins105, adjacent to the mullion threshold cap155.

One or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) can be disposed between the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b) and the mullion102. In some embodiments, the one or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) are Very High Bond Tape such as the 3M™ VHB™ tape. In some embodiments, the one or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) are made of another filler material such as plastic, foam, metal, or the like. The one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b) and/or the wire casing150can be affixed to the mullion cap115atop the mullion102using the double-sided tape (e.g.,120a,120b). In some embodiments, the glazing and condensation system112does not include the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d), but can still include the wire casing150and the double-sided tapes135,140,120a, and/or120b.

The condensation collection channel110acan be arranged substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110b, and can drain water condensation or other liquid in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110b. Similarly, the condensation collection channel110dcan be arranged substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110c, and can drain water condensation or other liquid in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110c. The glazing and condensation system112can include a purlin105that can extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the mullion102. The one or more mullions102and the one or more purlins105can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, glass, fiber glass, or other suitable construction materials. The one or more mullions102and the one or more purlins105can be combined to form a frame of the solar energy-producing cover100. The frame can be made of timber, aluminum, steel, plastic, fiber glass, glass, and/or other suitable rigid constructions materials.

FIG.3illustrates a cross-sectional side elevation view taken along lines B-B of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.1in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept.

The glazing and condensation system112can include a purlin threshold cap355that is disposed atop at least a portion of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,132a,132b). The purlin threshold cap355can be made of aluminum, coated steel, and/or other suitable weather-resistant material. The purlin threshold cap355can be affixed to the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) using double-sided tape135. The double-sided tape135can be Very High Bond Tape such as 3M™ VHB™ tape. Accordingly, it is not necessary to use fasteners to secure the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b), which increases the efficiency of construction and installation, and also forms a tight seal. The one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) can accumulate and drain water condensation, drippage, or other liquid away from the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) and away from the solar energy-producing cover100. The condensation, drippage, or other liquid can come off of the underside of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b), and caught by the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d). The first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels can run perpendicular to second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels. The first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels can empty into the second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels. In some embodiments, the first subset (e.g.,110a,110d) of the condensation collection channels are at a higher elevation than the second subset (e.g.,110b,110c) of the condensation collection channels, so that the condensation or other drippage can flow by the force of gravity from the higher elevation condensation collection channels into the lower elevation condensation collection channels. In some embodiments, the force of gravity causes the condensation or other drippage to continue to flow through the lower elevation condensation collection channels and off of the solar energy-producing cover100. The one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) can be made from extruded aluminum and/or coated steel.

The glazing and condensation system112can include the wire casing150, which is shown inFIG.3running in the horizontal direction. Thus, the one or more wire orifices145that hold one or more wires (e.g.,148) are not visible inFIG.3. The glazing and condensation system112can include the one or more mullions102, and can include the one or more purlins105. In some embodiments, the wire casing150can be at least partially grooved (not shown) into a top region of the one or more purlins105to allow more room for the one or more wires148. In some embodiments, the wire casing150can be at least partially grooved into a top region of the mullion102to allow more room for the one or more wires148.

The glazing and condensation system112can include a purlin cap315disposed underneath the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b), and disposed atop the purlin105. The purlin cap315can be made of aluminum, steel, other metal, or any other durable water-tight material. In some embodiments, the purlin cap315and the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) are a singular part. In some embodiments, the purlin cap315can be affixed to the purlin105using double-sided tape140. The double-sided tape140can be Very High Bond Tape such as 3M™ VHB™ tape.

One or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) can be disposed between the one or more solar panels (e.g.,132a,132b) and the purlin105. In some embodiments, the one or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) are Very High Bond Tape such as the 3M™ VHB™ tape. In some embodiments, the one or more fillers (e.g.,120a,120b) are made of another filler material such as plastic, foam, metal, or the like. The one or more solar panels (e.g.,132a,132b) and/or the wire casing150can be affixed to the purlin cap315atop the purlin105using the double-sided tape (e.g.,120a,120b). In some embodiments, the glazing and condensation system112does not include the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d), but can still include the wire casing150and the double-sided tapes135,140,120a, and/or120b.

The condensation collection channel110acan be arranged substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110b, and can drain water condensation or other liquid in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110b. Similarly, the condensation collection channel110dcan be arranged substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110c, and can drain water condensation or other liquid in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the condensation collection channel110c. The purlin105can extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the mullion102. The one or more mullions102and the one or more purlins105can be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, glass, fiber glass, or other suitable construction materials. The one or more mullions102and the one or more purlins105can be combined to form a frame of the solar energy-producing cover100. The frame can be made of timber, aluminum, steel, plastic, fiber glass, glass, and/or other suitable rigid constructions materials.

The glazing and condensation system112can create a watertight seal between the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) and the one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) for solar roofs and sun roofs. The glazing and condensation system112provides modular and efficient construction and installation, with a clean look to the roof structure that hides the one or more wires (e.g.,148) from view. The roof cover is pleasing to the eye. The one or more condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d) can catch condensation associated with the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b) that would otherwise drip through the roof and onto occupants underneath the roof, or otherwise cause damage to the structure. The glazing and condensation system112can create a watertight seal on the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b), thereby allowing their use as the primary roof cover similar to a sunroom with glass roof panels. In some embodiments, the glazing and condensation system112can be used with glass panels for sunroom roof panels. The glazing and condensation system112can be incorporated into patio covers, deck covers, carports, picnic structures, greenhouses, and/or any structure with a covered roof.

FIG.4illustrates an alternate example cross-sectional side elevation view taken along lines A-A of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.1in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. Some of the reference numerals are described above, and therefore, a detailed description is not necessarily repeated. Of notable difference, the cross-sectional side elevation view ofFIG.4includes one or more mullion caps (e.g.,410) and one or more purlin caps (e.g.,405). The double-sided tape160such as the 3M™ VHB™ tape can be disposed between the one or more purlin caps405and the one or more purlins105, and secure the one or more purlin caps405to the one or more purlins105. In addition, as shown inFIG.4, the one or more wires148can extend into or out of the one or more wire orifices145of the wire casing150. The one or more wires148can be connected to the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b).

FIG.5illustrates a side elevation view of the solar energy-producing cover100including the example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The solar energy-producing cover100can include one or more beams (e.g.,108b,508) to hold up and support the solar energy-producing cover100. It will be understood thatFIG.4shows a simplified cover, and in actuality, there may be multiple beams, mullions, purlins, solar panels, glass panels, or the like.

FIG.6illustrates a front elevation view of the solar energy-producing cover100ofFIG.1including the example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The solar energy-producing cover100can include one or more beams (e.g.,108a,108b) to hold up and support the solar energy-producing cover100. In addition, the solar energy-producing cover100can include the one or more mullions102, and/or the one or more purlins105, for example. The solar energy-producing cover100can include the solar panels130a,130b,132a,132b, for example. It will be understood that the solar energy-producing cover100can include any suitable number of mullions, solar panels, glass panels, or the like, as described in detail herein.

FIG.7illustrates a top view of the example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) ofFIG.1for the solar energy-producing cover100. It will be understood that the glazing and condensation system112can include any suitable number of solar panels and/or glass panels.

FIG.8illustrates a back elevation view of the solar energy-producing cover100ofFIG.1including the example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels (e.g.,130a,130b,132a,132b) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The solar energy-producing cover100can include one or more beams (e.g.,508,808) to hold up and support the solar energy-producing cover100. In addition, the solar energy-producing cover100can include the one or more mullions102, and/or the one or more purlins105, for example. It will be understood that the solar energy-producing cover100can include any suitable number of mullions, solar panels, glass panels, or the like, as described in detail herein.

FIG.9illustrates another front elevation view of the solar energy-producing cover100ofFIG.1including the example glazing and condensation system112for solar and glass roof panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d), and various example layered views of cutouts (e.g.,905,910,915) from the glazing and condensation system112in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. Details of each of the layered cutouts (e.g.,905,910,915) are provided inFIGS.10,11, and12, which are described below.

FIG.10illustrates a first layered view of the cutout905of a section of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.9including the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The cutout905shows the one or more wire orifices145of the wire casing150extending along the length of a mullion (e.g.,102ofFIG.9). The one or more wires148(ofFIG.1) can be disposed within the one or more wire orifices145, and connected to the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d). One or more setting structures1005can be secured to the one or more purlins (e.g.,105ofFIG.9). In some embodiments, the one or more setting structures1005are screwed into the one or more purlins (e.g.,105ofFIG.9) using one or more screws1010. The one or more setting structures1005can support and take the weight of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d).

FIG.11illustrates a second layered view of the cutout910of a section of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.9without showing the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. The cutout910shows the one or more wire orifices145of the wire casing150extending along the length of a mullion (e.g.,102ofFIG.9). Also shown in the cutout910are sections of the double-sided tape (e.g.,120a,120b,120c, and120d). The one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d) are not shown in this cutout. As mentioned above, the double-sided tape can be Very High Bond Tape such as 3M™ VHB™ tape. In addition, as shown in the cutout910, the one or more setting structures1005can be secured to the one or more purlins (e.g.,105ofFIG.9). In some embodiments, the one or more setting structures1005are screwed into the one or more purlins (e.g.,105ofFIG.9) using one or more screws1010. The one or more setting structures1005can support and take the weight of the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d).

FIG.12illustrates a third layered view of the cutout915of a section of the example glazing and condensation system112ofFIG.9without showing the one or more solar panels (e.g.,130a,130b,130c,130d), and without showing double-sided tape (e.g.,120a,120b,120c, and120d) in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventive concept. Rather, the cutout915shows base metal1205of the one or more mullions102, and base metal1210of the one or more purlins105. The cutout915also shows condensation collection channels (e.g.,110a,110b,110c,110d,110e, and110f) of the glazing and condensation system112, and the various directional flows of condensation and other drippage. For example, the cutout915shows the condensation collection channels110aand110ewith condensation flow205a. The cutout915also shows the condensation collection channel110bwith condensation flow205b. The cutout915also shows the condensation collection channels110cwith condensation flow205c. The cutout915also shows the condensation collection channels110dand110fwith condensation flow205d. As can be seen, the condensation and other drippage can flow from the condensation collection channels associated with the purlin105into the condensation collection channels associated with the mullion102, as shown by the flow arrows105aand205d. The condensation and other drippage can flow down the condensation collection channels associated with the mullion102with the assistance of gravity, and off of the solar energy-producing cover100, as shown by the flow arrows205band205c.

Accordingly, the glazing and condensation system112can provide a watertight structure that is efficient to construct and assemble, while enclosing and hiding view of the wires. Any liquid condensate can be captured and drained away from the structure to stop drippage from falling beneath the solar energy-producing cover100.

Reference is now made toFIGS.1through12.

Some embodiments include glazing and condensation system112for roof panels. The system112can include a mullion102. The system112can include a first roof panel (e.g.,130a) disposed at least partially above the mullion102. The system112can include a second roof panel (e.g.,130b) disposed at least partially above the mullion102. The system112can include a first section of double-sided tape (e.g.,120a) disposed between the first roof panel (e.g.,130a) and the mullion102to adhere the first roof panel130ato the mullion102. The system112can include a second section of double-sided tape (e.g.,120b) disposed between the second roof panel (e.g.,130b) and the mullion102to adhere the second roof panel130bto the mullion102. In some embodiments, the first roof panel (e.g.,130a) is a first solar panel and the second roof panel (e.g.,130b) is a second solar panel. In some embodiments, the first roof panel (e.g.,130a) is a first glass panel and the second roof panel (e.g.,130b) is a second glass panel. In some embodiments, the double-sided tape is at least 0.15 millimeters thick. In some embodiments, the double-sided tape has a tensile strength of the double-sided tape is at least 70 lbs/inch2. In some embodiments, the double-sided tape has a peel adhesion of the double-sided tape is at least 14 lbs/inch.

The system112can include a first condensation collection channel (e.g.,110b) arranged in parallel to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the first condensation collection channel110bis disposed at least partially beneath at least one of the first roof panel (e.g.,130a) or the second roof panel (e.g.,130b). The system112can include a second condensation collection channel (e.g.,110c) arranged in parallel to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the second condensation collection channel110cis disposed at least partially beneath at least one of the first roof panel130aor the second roof panel130b.

The system112can include a third condensation collection channel (e.g.,110a) arranged perpendicular to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the third condensation collection channel110ais disposed at least partially beneath the first roof panel130aand at least partially above the first condensation collection channel110b. The system112can include a fourth condensation collection channel (e.g.,110d) arranged perpendicular to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the fourth condensation collection channel110dis disposed at least partially beneath the second roof panel130aand at least partially above the second condensation collection channel110c.

In some embodiments, the third condensation collection channel110ais configured to collect at least one of condensation or drippage from the first roof panel130a, and to cause the at least one of the condensation or the drippage to be substantially emptied into the first condensation collection channel110b. In some embodiments, the fourth condensation collection channel110dis configured to collect at least one of the condensation or the drippage from the second roof panel130b, and to cause the at least one of the condensation or the drippage to be substantially emptied into the second condensation collection channel110c.

The system112can include a purlin (e.g.,105) that is arranged perpendicular to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the third condensation collection channel110ais arranged in parallel to the purlin105. In some embodiments, the fourth condensation collection channel110dis arranged in parallel to the purlin105.

The system112can include a wire casing150arranged in parallel to the mullion102. In some embodiments, the wire casing includes one or more wire orifices145. In some embodiments, the wire casing150is disposed atop the mullion102, and adjacent to the first roof panel130aand the second roof panel130b. The system112can include a third section of double-sided tape (e.g.,140) disposed between the wire casing150and the mullion102to adhere the wire casing150to the mullion102. The system112can include a threshold cap155disposed atop the wire casing150, atop at least a portion of the first roof panel130a, and atop at least a portion of the second roof panel130b.

The system112can include a fourth section of double-sided tape (e.g.,135) disposed between the threshold cap155and the first roof panel130, and a fifth section of double-sided tape (e.g.,135) disposed between the threshold cap155and the second roof panel130b. The system112can include a mullion cap (e.g.,410) disposed atop the threshold cap155. The system112can include a first purlin cap (e.g.,405) disposed atop at least a portion of the first roof panel130a. The system112can include a second purlin cap (e.g.,405) disposed atop at least a portion of the second roof panel130b. The system112can include a sixth section of double-sided tape (e.g.,160) disposed between the first purlin cap (e.g.,405) and the first roof panel130a. The system112can include a seventh section of double-sided tape (e.g.,160) disposed between the second purlin cap (e.g.,405) and the second roof panel130b.

The system112can include one or more one wires (e.g.,148) disposed at least partially inside the one or more wire orifices (e.g.,145). In some embodiments, the one or more wires148are connected to at least one of the first roof panel130aor the second roof panel130b.

Some embodiments include a method for making a glazing and condensation system for roof panels. The method can include arranging a mullion, arranging a first roof panel at least partially above the mullion, arranging a second roof panel at least partially above the mullion, arranging a first section of double-sided tape between the first roof panel and the mullion, adhering the first roof panel to the mullion, arranging a second section of double-sided tape between the second roof panel and the mullion, and adhering the second roof panel to the mullion.

The method can further include arranging a first condensation collection channel in parallel to the mullion, wherein the first condensation collection channel is arranged at least partially beneath the first roof panel. The method can further include arranging a second condensation collection channel in parallel to the mullion, wherein the second condensation collection channel is arranged at least partially beneath the second roof panel. The method can further include arranging a third condensation collection channel perpendicular to the mullion, wherein the third condensation collection channel is arranged at least partially beneath the first roof panel and at least partially above the first condensation collection channel. The method can further include arranging a fourth condensation collection channel perpendicular to the mullion, wherein the fourth condensation collection channel is arranged at least partially beneath the second roof panel and at least partially above the second condensation collection channel.

The method can further include arranging a purlin to be perpendicular to the mullion, arranging the third condensation collection channel to be in parallel to the purlin, arranging the fourth condensation collection channel to be in parallel to the purlin, arranging a wire casing to be in parallel to the mullion, wherein the wire casing includes one or more wire orifices, arranging the wire casing atop the mullion, and adjacent to the first roof panel and the second roof panel, arranging a third section of double-sided tape between the wire casing and the mullion, adhering the wire casing to the mullion, arranging a threshold cap atop the wire casing, atop at least a portion of the first roof panel, and atop at least a portion of the second roof panel, arranging a fourth section of double-sided tape between the threshold cap and the first roof panel, arranging a fifth section of double-sided tape between the threshold cap and the second roof panel, arranging a mullion cap atop the threshold cap, arranging a first purlin cap atop at least a portion of the first roof panel, arranging a second purlin cap atop at least a portion of the second roof panel, arranging a sixth section of double-sided tape between the first purlin cap and the first roof panel, adhering the first purlin cap to at least a portion of the first roof panel, arranging a seventh section of double-sided tape between the second purlin cap and the second roof panel, and adhering the second purlin cap to at least a portion of the second roof panel.

Having described and illustrated the principles of the inventive concept with reference to illustrated embodiments, it will be recognized that the illustrated embodiments can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from such principles, and can be combined in any desired manner. And although the foregoing discussion has focused on particular embodiments, other configurations are contemplated. In particular, even though expressions such as “according to an embodiment of the invention” or the like are used herein, these phrases are meant to generally reference embodiment possibilities, and are not intended to limit the inventive concept to particular embodiment configurations. As used herein, these terms can reference the same or different embodiments that are combinable into other embodiments.

Consequently, in view of the wide variety of permutations to the embodiments described herein, this detailed description and accompanying material is intended to be illustrative only, and should not be taken as limiting the scope of the inventive concept. What is claimed as the invention, therefore, is all such modifications as may come within the scope and spirit of the following claims and equivalents thereto.