![]() One is literally a roof tile that is a mini solar panel and replaces your existing roof tiles like this: The solution is Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), which includes solar tiles. There are a few solutions on the market that go under the moniker of “solar roof tiles”, among them: Solar Roof Tiles That Are Simply Roof Tiles If this is you, then there is an option, although it is expensive and quite hard to find! ![]() This makes them quite conspicuous!īut many people want their solar system to stand out – they are very proud to have solar on their roof! Others don’t like the look of solar panels bolted on to their roof and would much prefer a system that was a bit more inconspicuous with less of the “environmental bling”. Make sure your rooftop solar installer offers a strong roof guarantee.Most solar power systems consist of rigid solar panels attached to a roof mounted rack, spaced at least 100mm off the roof. This is by far the longest guarantee available. This revolutionary procedure for Texas homes has allowed us to offer a 25 year guarantee against leaking on all permanent style roofs (Tile, Shingle etc…) and a 4 year guarantee on all maintained roofs (Rolled, elastomericoated, etc…) that can be extended up to 25 years so long as all proper maintenance has been performed. Please see these videos from our partners for more info: Then we lay the tiles back over top, maintaining the original design intent of the roof. On Shingle roofs, we then lay the shingles back on top of the flashing. Lastly, we apply more sealant on top of that to ensure a tight seal. Next we apply sealant to the bottom of a metal flashing and install over the top of the standoff.Īfter that, we nail the flashing to the roof, apply sealant around the edges and reinforce with fiberglass tape. We start with an all aluminum standoff, apply sealant to the bottom, and secure with two GRK studs into the truss. We have over 2,000 rooftop solar installations across the south, and we have developed a triple-sealed procedure around a top-of-the-line Unirac mounting system that we are proud to bring to the San Antonio area. This means that our rooftop solar mounts have to be just as unique and rugged as the climate.Īt Solar Electric Texas, we only focus our efforts in San Antonio locally. Texas has one of the most unique and harsh climates in the United States. A rood mount that works very well in the snows of Washington will not be very well suited for the heat of Texas, and the same goes for the other way around.Ĭhoosing the right roof anchoring equipment for yourself can be a daunting task especially when most solar power installation companies are not transparent about the type of anchoring equipment/install procedure they use. It is very important to choose the right roof anchor for your roof type/climate. ![]() There are so many options for roof anchoring because each offers a particular set of strengths and weaknesses. What you may not realize though, is that there are a whole catalog of options when it comes to anchoring your home solar panels to your roof. In fact, major roofing work can get into the tens of thousands. You don’t need me to tell you that your roof is important, and I definitely don’t need to tell you that roofing work can be expensive. ![]() ” Are solar panels safe for my roof? Can solar damage my roof? Are there any risks to my roof with solar panels? Is there a safe way to install solar on my roof?” ![]()
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