EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOLAR ROOFS
More homeowners are installing solar roofs to reduce energy costs and to lessen their impact on the environment. It’s important to understand some basics about solar roofs, such as how installation works, who can have solar panels installed and the benefits for choosing this type of roof.
What Do You Need for a Solar Roof?
When a solar company inspects your home prior to an installation, they will look at two areas. Frist, they will check the condition of the roof. Solar panels can last 25 years or longer, so you want the roof to be in good shape. The company may recommend you have the roof replaced before installing solar panels.
The second thing the inspectors look at is the electrical work. Breaker boxes may need to be replaced or other improvements made.
The inspectors will look at the positioning of the house and the surrounding area. While the ideal location is a roof that faces south and in full sunlight, that is not always possible. As long as the house isn’t in full shade and there is space to put on solar panels, the company can usually find a solution which works.
Short-term Benefits of Solar Power
In the past, many homeowners though installing a solar roof was too expensive and unaffordable. However, options exist which allow them to enjoy the long-term benefits without paying a fortune. One of the popular choices is to work with companies that provide leasing. The solar provider pays for installation as well as maintenance and any repairs that may be needed. The homeowner pays for the electricity, which is much less than traditional electricity costs.
A second benefit you’ll notice immediately is an increase on the value of your home. Buyers are interested in properties with a solar roof because it offers improved efficiency. You can compare it to homes with low property taxes or those in a good school district as well as properties that are energy efficient in other ways.
Long-term Benefits of Solar Power
Solar panels continue to provide benefits over their lifetime. One of the main advantages is the fact that they will continue to work for 20 to 25 years, which means savings in electricity for the long-term. If you can save $100 a month, just imagine how that will add up in 10 or 20 years.
You can feel good about your decision to buy a solar roof because it has a positive impact on the environment. It reduces carbon dioxide emissions, which is good for the planet.
Perhaps the strongest reason to go solar is that it allows you to be independent of electricity, which often increases in cost. You’re using a natural source of energy which cannot be used up.
If you want to know more about going solar and having a solar roof installed on your home or to find out if your current roof can support solar panels, give us a call today. We can help you enjoy the short- and long-term benefits of a solar roof here in Maryland.
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