Clay tiles can often be confused with concrete tiles. The primary difference is clay tiles are much more brittle. Some companies may tell you that you can’t go solar or that they won’t do the install, but that is not the case. Installing solar on a clay tile roof is often done with a comp...
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Concrete tiles can often be confused with clay tiles. The primary difference is clay tiles are less brittle and therefore cheaper to install on. Some companies may tell you that you can’t go solar or that they won’t do the install, but that is not the case. If you have a concrete tile...
A composite or asphalt shingle roof is one of the easier and most painless installs for a solar system. Quite simply, your installer will be able to slide the footings under the shingles, then secure them to the rafters. From there, your installer will install the array on the racking...
When you go solar, your installer will need to know the amperage of your panel (breaker) box and how it’s fed to determine whether or not you need to upgrade your panel box to accommodate your recommended solar panel system size. The amperage of your box is generally listed on the main...
Your main service panel, also known as a breaker box or just a panel box, is a fairly important part of your solar system. Essentially, all the electricity your solar system is producing will be going through this panel. The amperage of your main breaker switch inside this panel box is...
Solar conduits are what electrical wires run through from your solar panels to your house. In most cases, they are run on the outside of your house. These conduits can be painted to match the color of your house so they don’t stand out as much. If the appearance is a major concern, you...
As you might imagine, your roof has a pretty big impact on your solar project. Your roof type, it’s age, and the shape and angle can impact both the cost and the design of your system. Your roof type is important. Some roofs are perfect for solar, some will come with an extra cost for the...