When a solar array is installed on your roof, it will be installed on one of the available solar racking systems. Depending on your roof type, how the mounts are installed will vary. Sometimes they will be put right into the roofing, other times they will be slipped under the roofing, and...
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When homeowners think of going solar, they probably immediately picture a rooftop solar array. While rooftop installations are common and often great fits for solar projects, the alternative option of a ground-mounted installation may fit certain projects’ needs. If a roof has...
When you go solar, your roof warranty is voided on the portion of the roof that you install solar. Don’t worry, you’re still going to be covered under your installer’s workmanship warranty. An installer’s workmanship warranty is generally for 10 years and it covers the areas of the roof...
When you go solar, your roof warranty is voided on the portion of the roof that you install solar. Don’t worry, you’re still going to be covered under your installer’s workmanship warranty. An installer’s workmanship warranty is generally for 10 years and it covers the areas of the roof...
If you have a flat roof, going solar is not only possible, it’s easier than you might think. When installing flat roof solar panels, you wouldn’t want to install your panels flat because that would not get you the best production. Instead, you would want to tilt your panels at an angle so...
If your house has a wood shake roof, most jurisdictions will not allow you to install solar because it is a fire hazard. Even if your jurisdiction doesn’t outright prohibit solar for wood shake roofs, installers may not take your project due to possible safety issues. For this situation...
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...
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...