Have a Metal Roof? You Can and Should Go Solar

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As popular and common as solar installation in Idaho has become, questions about the details of the process remain common as well. From Twin Falls solar power advocates to homeowners looking to save money, among the most often-asked questions are about what roofing material photovoltaic (PV) solar panels can and can’t be installed on. And one of the most frequent concerns is whether or not solar panels can be installed on metal roofs.

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 The good news is that not only can solar power systems be set up on houses capped by metal, but it’s also actually one of the best roofing materials for solar installation. Not that there are roofing materials incapable of accepting a solar power system, or even that installation would prove to be an issue on shingles or tile, metal just happens to be convenient. And convenient for a number of reasons. So, if you have a metal roof and have considered going solar, consider the following.

Ease of Installation

Mounting racks are available that make the drilling of holes less necessary. In fact, there are even some installation methods that involve replacing traditional roofing material, like tiles, with metal substitutes. That’s obviously not to suggest that solar systems are an issue for shingle, tile, slate, wood shake, or even EPDM roofs. The only distinction is that drilling may not be necessary with metal roofs. Though some styles of metal roofing will likely require holes be drilled to accommodate a PV solar setup (like corrugated metal), the fact is, drilling to install solar panels almost never causes any problems, and with a well-trained installation crew, it’s a virtual non-concern.

Roof Longevity

As mentioned, while there are no roofing media that preclude going solar, there is a roofing situation that does at least make immediate installation a bad idea. That’s a roof that’s either damaged or simply aging out of effectiveness. The last situation you want to find yourself in is to have installed solar panels, find out you have to remove the solar panels, fix your roof, and then reinstall your panels. So be sure your roof is in good shape before you install a solar system. Fortunately, one of the chief benefits of metal roofs is that they last a long time.

Thermal Temperature Gains

Installing panels on any roof surface allows home and business owners a substantial temperature drop below the area where panels are installed to allow less stress on air conditioning systems and thus further reduction of the annual cooling expenses.

Eco-Friendly Symbiosis

When considering the energy management Boise residents (and other Idahoans) are increasingly concerned with, many would intuitively reject metal roofing. There’s an assumption that a metal roof would immediately get hot and turn any home into an oven—but that’s not so. Metal roofs are actually one of the most energy-efficient roofing materials available, particularly if they employ reflective paint.
So while metal roofing makes installation easier for solar panel installers, PV solar panels also enhance your energy savings. If you’re earning points, tax breaks, etc. from an energy efficiency or green building program, solar panels can stack on that, accumulating even more green energy credit and savings. And for the ultimate in environmental friendliness, metal roofs and PV solar panels can be recycled when (and if) they ever need to be replaced.

About EvenGreen Technology

For over eight years, the energy management experts at EvenGreen Technology (EGT Solar) have been contributing to saving Idahoans money on their energy bills and keeping Idaho green. Idaho has responded positively, as EvenGreen Technology is Idaho’s largest solar company by installed volume over their business history. Since their founding, they’ve been proud to inform, educate, and empower their customers to make their own informed decisions and contribute to future energy savings and environmental improvement. EvenGreen Technology also offers a diverse suite of battery and inverter options to further prepare clients for their energy production strategy. From their solar Meridian, ID home base, EvenGreen Technology is proud to be the sole Idaho-based solar energy company to be included, for two years running, on the Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor list.

Save money and keep the Gem State green and beautiful with a solar energy system, at Evengreentechnology.com

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