Do I Need to Reinforce My Roof Trusses for Solar Tiles?
Homeowners with older properties face a major hurdle when upgrading their energy systems. Aging timber framing carries strict structural load limits. Adding heavy equipment to your roof causes severe stress on these older wooden structures. You might wonder if your...
Synthetic Slate vs. Natural Slate: A Roofing Revolution
You love the classic look of a slate roof. You also want to power your home with clean energy. Traditional natural slate forces you into a corner. It is incredibly heavy. It is expensive to install. Bolting standard solar panels on top of it ruins the aesthetic you...
The HOA Approval Kit
You have the perfect roof. You have the financing ready. You want to stop renting electricity and start owning it. But you also have a letter from your Homeowners Association saying “Request Denied.” For thousands of homeowners, the HOA board is the final...
Do Solar Roofs Leak? The Truth About BIPV Waterproofing and Installation
Water is the enemy of every home. When you consider drilling holes in your roof to attach racking for solar panels, you worry about water getting in. It is a valid fear. Nobody wants to trade an electricity bill for a water damage repair bill. The good news is that...
