A new device that will enable homeowners to save some energy through the use of aluminum for their roofing is soon to be introduced in the country.
Total Aluminum Systems Limited, which disclosed this, said the device, solar water heaters, would be installed in roofing projects.
It added that the heaters would be offered free to all its old and new customers.
This, the company said, was part of its diversification programme being embarked upon in collaboration with North-South Aluminum Products Limited.
The new products are expected to be in the building materials market next month, it said in a statement obtained on Friday.
It stressed that the innovation was part of the company’s programme to adapt to changes in the economy due to the global economic crisis, which would allow homeowners make tremendous savings on energy.
It explained that the solar water heaters came with all ranges of the roofing sheets, including the popular step tile.
The products, which have flexible designs were said to be available in a wide range of colours.
The solar water heater is mounted on the roof and blends into the roof design.
The firm described the solar collectors as very thin, which could be flush mounted on a roof.
“From a distance, they look somewhat like a skylight and provide 70 per cent of hot water needs of households.”
The product, already in use in countries such as Germany, Malaysia, India, China and Turkey, has reportedly cut down energy use at homes and offices.
“We expect Nigerian households to adopt the products as part of their cost cutting measures to counter the global meltdown, “ the firm said.
The Managing Director of the company, Chief Frank Owelle, said that the product would be inaugurated simultaneously in its manufacturing plants and depots in Lagos, Aba, Port Harcourt, Umuahia, Owerri, Onitsha and Abuja.
He deplored the incursion of sub standard roofing products into the market, and advised prospective homeowners to patronise only well established aluminum roofing sheet manufacturers.
He also challenged the Standard Organisation of Nigeria to monitor the market to flush out all sub standard products manufacturers.
Owelle explained that genuine long span aluminum roofing products were pre-coated, long lasting, leak proof and affordable while substandard products would fade easily on installation.
According to him, Total Aluminum is partnering with North-South Aluminum, the largest aluminum roofing company east of the Niger to ensure that quacks in the roofing industry are eliminated, as well as give solar water heaters wide distribution.
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