On the sunny side of things (pun intended), solar panels protect your roof from sun damage over time. Sun rays and intense heat wear down your shingles, lighten their color, and make them more brittle over time. In contrast, solar panels thrive on sunlight. By covering your roof with the solar panels, you naturally protect the underlying shingles.
Make sure the crew that installs the traditional solar panels or solar shingle system is experienced in working on a roof. If not, they could create accidental roof damage with their foot traffic. On the sunny side of things (pun intended), solar panels protect your roof from sun damage over time.
Environmental factors contribute significantly to the weathering of roofing materials. Sunlight is detrimental to the roof of a house. Over a few decades, roof shingles can become sun-bleached and dried out from the sun’s intensity. Once enough damage occurs, they need replacing. Solar panels prevent this sun damage by shading the shingles.
Solar panels offer renewable energy when installed on rooftops. One reason to invest in them is to benefit from the sun. However, solar panels are fragile and can be damaged by external threats, such as birds, rodents, or squirrels.
In most cases, a southward-facing roof is best as it will receive the most direct sunlight for your panels. The roofing material determines how easy it is to install solar panels or a solar roof. Metal, asphalt shingle, and flat roof systems are ideal for installations.
One of the biggest concerns for property owners is the holes needed in your roof to secure your solar panels. During installation, workers will drill holes in your roof to secure the racking which will hold your panels. These holes are for lag bolts, which secure your panels to your roof, and are designed to withstand extreme weather.