Frequently asked questions

ICON is a full roof replacement system. The concrete solar tiles replace traditional roofing materials while generating energy, resulting in a single, unified roof assembly rather than equipment added on top of a roof.

Yes. ICON is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) (https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/solar-roof-high-wind-hurricane)and meets stringent wind uplift and Class A fire-rating requirements, allowing installation in jurisdictions where many solar products are restricted or prohibited.

Unlike direct-to-deck solar shingles or rack-mounted panels, ICON is engineered as a ventilated roofing system. This roof-first design improves thermal behavior, durability, and real-world performance while preserving architectural aesthetics.

Yes. ICON integrates with modern battery systems, including Tesla Powerwall, enabling backup power, energy management, and long-term resilience. See more(https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/teslapartner)

ICON is ideal for both new construction and re-roof projects, especially when long-term durability, code certainty, and architectural consistency are priorities.

ICON pricing is best understood as one combined project: a premium concrete tile roof replacement + solar generation, instead of “solar panels added on top of a separate roof.” That means the right comparison is (new roof + solar panels) vs ICON (integrated roof + solar)—not panels-only. Why ICON can pencil out favorably: You’re not paying for two separate systems with duplicated layers and logistics—ICON is built as a roof-first assembly with solar integrated into the roof plane. Installation sequencing is designed to be more streamlined (“roof-first” practices, “installs like concrete tile”), which can reduce complexity on reroof jobs.

ICON is evaluated as both a roof system and a solar (PV) product, so our documentation includes roofing fire testing, PV safety certification, PV performance testing, and building-code/approval artifacts. • PV safety certification: UL 61730 (PV module safety). • Roof fire testing: ASTM E108 / UL 790 Class A roof assembly fire testing. • PV performance testing: IEC performance and qualification reports (including IEC 61853-1, and IEC 61215/61730 qualification documentation). • Code documentation / approvals: Independent code evaluation documentation used for permitting and high-wind jurisdictions (including Florida/HVHZ pathways). • Public listings: CEC solar equipment listing for applicable product variants (where required). Homeowners and permitting teams can find our full “permit-packet” set—report names, labs, and supporting documents—here: https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/technology/test-reports-certifications(https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/technology/test-reports-certifications) Related pages: https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/technology (https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/technology)and https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/wildfire(https://www.voltaicrooftile.com/wildfire)