T.P.O. Chem-Curb Residential Roof Solar Install

There is a wide variety of roof types on homes all over the word, with this being said no matter what style roof you have there is a solution to install solar on your home. In some cases it may be best for it    not to be installed on your roof in the first place!

                                                                                                   

Chem-Curb TPO/Membrane Roof

In the case that you have a T.P.O. roof composite or similar, there are always some great options on the market to choose from. The methods and materials are always changing. The products that I may have used on projects five years ago in some cases may not even be recommended now due to new and improved products that are now available on the market.

 

Chem-Curb TPO/Membrane Roof

If you are a homeowner looking to have solar installed don't worry too much about whether or not you are getting the newest solar products on the market. As fast as the solar industry is changing, solar companies don't have much choice but to be on the cutting edge of the newest solar products. If for some reason they aren't keeping up with the latest products, industry trends and installation methods then most likely if they aren't already out of business, then they soon will be!

Residential Solar on Metal Roof

Corrugated metal roof

With a good solar company you should be satisfied and pleased with the finished project on your home. It goes without saying that it should function properly,  be code compliant and pass inspection when finished. 

In addition to that, as a  homeowner making an investment as big as solar, the finished product should also compliment your home, add value to it and you as the homeowner should like the way it looks on your home.  As with most construction projects attention to detail and great craftmanship usually translate to a better functioning and longer lasting system. 

Inverter, Disconnect, Utility connection

   

Solar does not have to look good to function properly. 

In my 20+ years in the electrical trade, it has been my observation that when the company takes the time to also make sure that the job looks great, then in most cases it also tends to hold up to the elements better, perform at peak efficiency, and in a lot of cases it cost you as the homeowner less in maintenance expenses later on. 

Bad installation practices, unqualified installers, cheap equipment can also lead to a long list of problems including roof leaks and even fires. Any of these problems will cost you a lot of money.  

Residential solar, Hilo Hawaii

Residential Solar on Copper Standing Seam Metal Roof

No matter the roof type you have, there is always a product solution to fit your home. Not all these methods are priced the same. For instance on a copper roof the price can really go up! You have to be sure that you have the correct attachment method that is approved to be installed on your roof type. If it not an approved method for your roof type, then it will cause all sorts of problems later and cost you lots of money to fix it.  

Copper roof  Kukio Hawaii

Utility tie in  Kukio Hawaii

   

When it comes to solar projects, there is a vast amount of companies to choose from. They all have a preferred method of installation and all have certain equipment that they like to use.  As you would expect not all companies are created equal nor is the equipment they install on your home. Do your research before you hire a solar company to install your project. Solar can be a big investment and you should get the best installation possible with good equipment. If you shop around you will find the right company for your job at a competitive price.  

Kukio Hawaii

Kukio Hawaii

Kukio Hawaii