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November 22, 2018

Installing rooftop solar panels? Do not ignore these 5 considerations

According to the current reports published by the researchers of the United States, there are more and more people are starting to invest in the solar power systems to make their life comfortable and convenient. They are trying to outfit the roofs with high-efficiency solar panels this is just because the solar power technology now has seen some highly incredible advancements in past few years, and most of these advancements are highly beneficial to lower the cost of equipment and materials.  Installation of solar panels on our roof is an extremely amazing way that generates electricity for your business, home as well as the grid, without even increasing its impacts on the environment.

So, if you are planning to install rooftop solar panels during winters, then do not ignore these things;

Do you really need a roof repair?

Before you consider installing a powerful solar panel, it’s important to analyze how old is your roof. If you think you are in need to install an entire roof, or just a part of the roof is damaged, then it’s probably not a good idea to choose solar panels. As improper roofing will eventually disturb the solar panel system and you might lose the worth of your property as well. But if you really want to install solar panels then its best to follow the recommendations of local solar installation contractors as they can guide you well about the whole process.

Determine the direction of the slopes:

As according to experts, solar panels usually need some particular kind of placement to generate a huge amount of energy. Some professionals recommend that an ideal placement is to have multiple panels facing south, while some recommend for the west. Regardless, these little details are much important for you to determine before installing the solar panels.

How much weight can be handled by the roof?

Installation of solar panels will eventually increase the overall weight on the structure of your roof. Thus, if the weight of your solar panels is much high for the roof to handle, then there is a possibility that it might get collapse. This is also much dangerous for different reasons and highly expensive as well. In order to avoid this situation, it is much crucial to have a professional contractor who can evaluate your roof to determine if some extra support is needed to complete its installation.

The flow of water:

When it rains, water simply runs down the roof, flow into the gutters and then move out and away from the home. So, while installing solar panels, equipment such as racking and wire harnesses would eventually prevent the water from draining. In another case, solar equipment also tends to move the water in some other directions, which make different leaks and various other issues. These issues will need immediate repair, and it means your installed solar panels are required to remove.

In order to avoid these issues, it’s better to consult with the best local contractors as they can help you determine some key points which are hard to understand for common people.

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