Marley’s SolarTile® secures landmark accreditation

Marley’s SolarTile® range has achieved accreditation under the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) scheme, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to the transparency and delivery of detailed, accurate product information.

Marley’s SolarTile® range, which can be installed as part of an integrated roofing solution, joins Marley’s JB Red battens in passing the standard set by the CCPI, having undergone a full assessment process as set down by the Code.

The third-party accreditation means that users of a specific product can have confidence that it has been fully assessed across a series of eleven clauses. They include the internal product information sign off process, the removal of misleading or ambiguous wording in product descriptions, the availability of documentation to support specific product claims and a robust and ongoing training programme to ensure product knowledge is only relayed by competent personnel.

The accreditation for all CCPI verified products lasts for two years, under a time limited licence, and its unique number mark under the Code can be used on specifications as a guarantee that the product’s claims have been investigated and passed by an independent third party.

Gaining CCPI accreditation also includes a holistic assessment of the organisation that not only examines the product in question but also the internal management processes that support the generation and sharing of specific product information.

CCPI and EPD for SolarTile®
The newly acquired accreditation adds to SolarTile®’s strong market offer. The SolarTile® range already carries an environmental product declaration (EPD), which assesses a product’s environmental impact across nine set areas through its entire life cycle, including manufacturing, transportation, assembly, use, removal and recycling and disposal.  This is a critical data-based resource supporting informed product specification choices.

Marley’s solar offering extends to training and education, where architects and specifiers can benefit from its Sustainability and Solar PV: pitched roofing specification CPD, delivered by a team of Marley specification experts. And for roofing contractors looking to build business by adding solar installation to their services, Marley also provides in-depth solar installation training, so they can make the most of the opportunity that installing solar panels provides.  

Daniel Weait, Regional Sales Director at Marley, responsible for leading on Marley’s CCPI accreditation submission comments: “The need to provide accurate, clear and helpful product information to the construction sector is vital to ensure the right specification decisions are made. The news that our entire SolarTile® range has joined JB Red battens in being accredited under the CCPI scheme, is another important step that supports industry efforts to ensure meaningful and transparent product information is available across the supply chain.

“With solar roof systems becoming increasingly important as a product solution to help decarbonise the built environment, it’s essential that all stakeholders thinking of specifying and installing solar on the roof have the assurance that such an independent accreditation brings.

“Alongside the existing SolarTile® EPD, Sustainability & Solar CPD, and the contractor solar training we offer, Marley remains committed to supporting the industry as solar roofing system adoption continues to grow. We expect the CCPI Code to continue to gather momentum and that the specification sector will be open to selecting products that offer the CCPI’s respected verification on future projects.”

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