Installing solar on slate roof

But if your home has a slate roof, you may be hesitant to make the switch. A common question is: Can you put solar panels on a slate roof. The answer to this question has always been yes. The ability to install solar on a slate roof has always existed. However, for a long period of time, the complications involved with installing solar on slate has made the job cost-prohibitive for many homeowners.

Now, however, times have changed. An exciting advancement in the solar installation world — designed by a solar installation professional for other solar installation professionals — has made the process of installing solar panels on a slate roof much easier, faster, and profitable. A standoff is then attached through the sheathing to the rafter below and a mounting bracket is attached to the standoff.

Once the standoff is in place, then you simply flash around the standoff in the same way you would around a roof vent or a solar array installed on an asphalt roof. The overall process is very similar to any other solar installation. It is important to keep in mind that you are dealing with roofing components that are much more fragile and expensive than a traditional asphalt roof.

We recommend using a solar installation company with slate roofing experience or even having a professional slate roofer present during the installation process to ensure your slate roof is properly removed and replaced around your new solar array.

Need more information or want to have a solar system installed on your slate roof? Our experienced team of roofing professionals work quickly and efficiently.

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