Solar panels that cover the roof completely or partially are becoming more and more popular, especially among environment-conscious homeowners who are willing to invest into their roofs more than with more conventional roofs. Solar panels are usually installed on top of existing roofs, so the building and the roof need to fulfill certain conditions and there are other aspects that should determine your final decision about using solar panels – here are some:
- The condition of the existing roof and the weight-bearing capacities of the building – solar panels must be installed on top of strong, resistant and durable roofs that are able to hold the weight of the panels and the building also needs to be suitable for holding up the weight of the solar panels;
- Longevity – solar panels come with an expected longevity of about 40 years, so the roof underneath also needs to be able to resist that long;
- The amount of sunlight received by the roof and the climate – the orientation of the roof, the roof’s pitch and the shading above it determines the efficiency of the panels and the number of sunny years is also important for determining solar suitability.
If you need help deciding whether your roof is a suitable candidate for solar panels, you can use online calculators to determine how lucrative the installation of solar roof panels is in your specific case, or contact http://penneyroofing.com/penney-remodeling/.
Originally Posted over here: Are Solar Panels A Good Choice for Your Home?
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