Using solar panels is becoming an increasingly common strategy for lowering energy expenses. Solar panels are typically installed on roofs because sunlight can easily reach them. Most roofs need to be inspected and modified before they can accommodate solar panels. In the guide below, we'll teach you how to prepare your roof. If you need roof repairs or an inspection to get it ready for solar panels in Bergen County or throughout North Jersey, give the team at Top Roof a call.
Get a Roof Inspection
Make sure your roof is in an area where it will receive enough sunlight before you begin. South-facing roofs often work best with solar panels. It is also important to check your roof for damage. A roof that is less than ten years old is the best for solar panel support. Roofing experts will check your roof and attic for leaks, cracked shingles, vents, and flashing. Damaged parts need to be fixed or replaced before solar panels can be installed.
Using the Right Shingles
The installation of solar panels requires long-lasting shingles. Asphalt shingles are now the most popular solar panel-friendly roofing material in use. Metal and tile roofs can also be fitted with solar panels. As they are not the ideal materials for supporting solar panels, slate and wood shingles will often need to be replaced. Slate shingles are more expensive and challenging to install due to their fragility, whereas wood shingles pose a fire risk.
Roofing Services in Bergen County
Top Roof is the most trusted name in residential roofing in Bergen County and the surrounding New Jersey communities. Our licensed, insured and bonded team is determined to provide an exceptional experience from the free initial roofing estimate until the job is completed and the job site is fully cleaned up. If your home needs new roof installation, roof replacement, or roofing repair, give our North Jersey roofers a call at
973-609-0730
to get started on your project.