
You may be considering purchasing and installing solar panels or solar shingles New Jersey to reduce your monthly energy costs and carbon footprint. However, before you set up your installation, you need to determine whether your home is a good candidate for a solar system.
Roof Age
Your roof’s age will determine your initial installation cost. If your roof is damaged or will need to be replaced in the next few years, it is more cost effective to replace it before installing solar panels.
If you plan to install solar shingles, an older roof may be a benefit because the solar shingles will replace your roofing. However, if you have a new roof, replacing it with solar shingles may be costly.
Roof Structure
Your roof has a specific amount of weight it can hold safely. This is the load. If you live in an area that gets snow, … Read More