Will Solar Racking Damage Your Roof?
Installing solar panel on the roof will bring many benefits to us while some homeowners still wondering if the solar racking systems bring leakage or other damage to their roof? Will they need to drag holes on the roof? Could the panel be too heavy for the roof to handle? Fortunately, roof damage as a result of a solar panel installation is extremely rare because installers take precautionary steps while installing panels to prevent leaks and other damage from occurring.
What should I consider before installing my roof solar panels?
Before you install your roof solar panels, here are some certain roof factors you should consider.
The roof's load capacity
Your roof needs to be strong enough to support the weight of both the solar racking and solar panels. Generally, the aluminum roof solar brackets will be recommended for roof because it's lighter.
The installation area on your roof
That's also one of the factors you should take into your consideration. You can decide the installation area according to your roof area and generation need. Generally your solar installer will calculate the square footage necessary to accommodate the panels required to sufficiently power your home.
The lifespan of your roof
If your roof is too old, we do recommend you check and refurbish it before you install the solar panels. Because an older roof is more likely to have damage or excessive wear and tear. It is not safe to install the solar panels on such roof. If there is storm damage, strong wind or other extremely weather condition, then your roof and the whole system may be broken. Beside that, the racking system's lifespan can up to be more than 25 years. So if your roof has long lifespan also, you have no need to worry about it.
Your roof slopes
In terms of your roof slopes, these should be facing certain directions in order for you to get the most out of your solar panels. Ideally, these slopes should face west or south. Your solar installer will work with you to determine the suitability of your roof's orientation. You can also find out how your roof is oriented for solar by using Google Project Sunroof.
With choosing the right solar racking, proper planning, preparation and installation by trained and experienced installers, solar panel installation will usually be quick and problem free. If you have any installing questions, you can leave comments here and we will answer to you.
