Why Your Roof Matters When It Comes to Solar

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Why Your Roof Matters When It Comes to Solar
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• As much as you might be keen to make the switch
  to solar energy to power your home, there are a
  few things youll need to consider before doing
  so, and the angle and composition of your roof,
  is one of them.
• What is the ideal angle for a roof supporting
  solar panels?
• While a home thats exposed to a good deal of
  sunshine every day is perfect for solar panels,
  even a home that isnt continually bathed in the
  suns rays, can experience great solar results.
  That said, the angle or pitch of your roof will
  make a difference, and will determine whether
  your solar panels can be installed flat on the
  roofs surface, or whether they must be mounted
  at an angle.

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• The optimal angle for a roof with flat solar
  panels should be equal to the homes location
  latitude, but an angle of between 30 and 45
  degrees should be good enough for noticeable
  energy savings.
• What direction should the panels face?
• While it might be easy to see which areas of your
  home receive more sunlight than others, the
  direction that your solar panels should face, is
  a little more of a contentious issue, and isnt
  agreed upon by everyone. Generally speaking,
  though, solar panels should be aimed in the
  direction in which theyll be exposed to the most
  sun, and this is typically somewhere between
  south and west if you live in the Northern
  Hemisphere.

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• When your solar panel installer comes to your
  home, theyll be able to guide you as to the best
  position for the panels on your roof.
• What are the best roofing materials for solar
  panels?
• Most roofing materials are generally compatible
  for rooftop solar panels, but its important to
  note that some materials work better than others.
  Composite shingles, for example, are a great
  material for solar panels, and fortunately
  theyre durable and affordable, unlike some other
  materials, like slate or tiles.

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• Other considerations
• Once your roof has been deemed suitable for a
  solar installation by a professional (including
  correct positioning, pitch and suitable roof
  design), youll need to check whether your roof
  requires any maintenance or repairs to be carried
  out. Modern solar panels can last as long as 20
  years with minimal maintenance, so its important
  to make sure that your roof is in good condition
  before the installation is carried out.
• The easiest way to ensure this, is to have a
  roofing professional inspect your roof for any
  cracks, leaks or other damage, and to make any
  necessary repairs as soon as possible.

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• As you can see, most roofs are suitable for a
  solar panel installation, and provided your roof
  is in good condition and has been professionally
  inspected and signed off, theres no reason why
  you cant start harnessing the power of the sun
  with energy saving solar panels.

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