Going solar is a great way to make your home eco-friendly and cut down those soaring energy costs.
If you’re thinking of going solar, it’s important to first consider the quality of your roof.
If your roof will likely require replacement within the next few years due to its age or condition, it is more cost effective to hold off on getting solar until you have replaced the roof.
There have been several times our clients have had solar panels installed on an old roof, or on a roof that is in poor condition.
Unfortunately, this has resulted in significant costs for the homeowners – recently we saw this issue adding nearly $6,000 to the cost of a roof replacement for our client in Proston!
Another client in Nanango had installed solar panels on their older and leaking roof. The solar panels increased the weight on the structure, which contributed to worsening leaks and led to internal ceiling damages.
Again, these clients were hit with the additional cost of removing and re-installing their panels… and further repairs within their home.
Ensure that a professional inspects your roof before installing solar and save your hard-earned money by replacing the roof before getting the panels.