How Solar Panels Are Installed On Your Roof
When you are thinking about getting solar panels installed on your roof, you may wonder what the process is like. Solar panels are quickly becoming the most popular roof modification in the Untied States. With utility bills increasing, more and more homeowners are deciding to go solar. It is important that you only hire experienced roofers to work around solar panels. If you are thinking about getting solar panels, this is one article you need to read.
Solar Panels? Upgrade Your Roof!
If you are thinking of installing solar panels on your roof, you may need a roofing facelift. Before the panels are installed, call a professional roofer to come and inspect your roof thoroughly. If your roof already has issues such as cracked tiles, broken slates, or leaking, you need to fix those problems prior to your solar panels being installed. Since your solar panels will be screwed into your roof, you want to make sure they are secure. No one wants a large solar panel sliding off the roof.
Is There Room on My Roof?
Another thing to consider when you are thinking about installing solar panels is the room on your roof. Most roofs have the room for solar panels. However if you have an unusually steep or tile roofing, installation may be more difficult.
How Are They Attached?
The ways solar panels are attached depend on the materials used on your roof. The most common way is through bolting mounts in your roof rafters. Then the rails are attached to the mounts. Installers will also add sealants to the mounts so there are no leaking issues. There are ways to attach solar panels without drilling holes into the roof’s structure. If you have a question, ask your local roofer like Peak Roofing & Construction.
For more information about solar panels and your roof, contact the experts at Peak Roofing & Construction. Call (972) 335-7325 to speak to one of our professional roofers.
Jeff Riss
Jeff has 20 years of sales experience, a love of roofing, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. He leads Peak Roofing & Construction’s team but also is known for getting his hands (and knees) dirty on a job site. His passion for customer service, integrity, and quality craftsmanship drives his success. Peak Roofing & Construction is a family-owned, locally-operated business focused on doing things the right way. His deep understanding of roofing, gutters, windows, fences and exterior painting provide a strong foundation for running the business and serving his customers.