Care for the environment has been an increasing topic as time goes by. Many people are starting to recognize the negative effects our daily lives can have on the environment all over the world. Because of this, more and more people are turning to sustainable energy sources, such as solar panels. While this is definitely an incredible way to use less energy and help the environment, exterior contracting expert Sam Boak knows there are definitely some things to keep in mind if you are installing them on your roof. As President and Founder of Boak & Sons which is home to many residential roofing professionals, Sam Boak wants to share those concerns with our customers so they can make the best decision that benefits the environment while also benefiting their home!
- Solar panels can add stress to your shingles.
Solar panels are installed right on top of your shingles. While they have many benefits, they need to be professionally installed to avoid any damage to your shingles! If done correctly, solar panels can be installed without causing any damage. However, the installation needs to be done by a licensed professional or shingles can be easily damaged in the process.
- Your roof might not be strong enough to support solar panels.
Before your solar panels are installed, your roof should be inspected to make sure it will hold up. Solar panels are not light, and if your roof already has weak spots, Sam Boak says that adding the solar panels on top could add too much stress to the roof. Even if your roof isn’t showing signs of weakness, you still want to have it double checked by a residential roof professional!
- Solar panels can cover damaged portions of your roof and make them harder to access later on.
If a solar panel is installed on your home and covers damaged portions of the roof, those portions are going to be much harder to access for repairs. Keep this in mind when you are thinking of having panels installed! They might also prevent you from being able to see obvious signs of damage such as a missing or cracked shingle, which could allow problems in that area to get worse over time.
Sam Boak and our residential roofing professionals completely support homeowners who want to take steps to better the environment. These are just a few things we want everyone to keep in mind throughout the process! If you have questions about our roofing services, give us a call! We provide free estimates, so if you think you have any damage that needs to be addressed call us at 330-793-5646 or fill out a contact form on our website!
