Why Trust a Roofing Professional With Your Solar Installation
Installing solar panels is a significant investment, and it should be done in consultation with the right professionals. A licensed solar provider can recommend the best panels for your home, but installation should be done by a licensed roofer. Here’s why any solar installation in Las Vegas ought to be completed by a licensed roofing professional.
1. Don’t DIY Solar Panel Installation
Whatever you decide, you certainly shouldn’t attempt a solar installation on your own. Even if you DIY lots of other home projects, installing solar panels isn’t something you should take on.
Figuring out and installing parts while on a roof can be dangerous, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the components and best methods. You also stand a good chance of damaging your panels and/or roof -- potentially causing hundreds or thousands in damage and shortening the lifespan of your panels or roof.
Solar installations in Las Vegas should only be done by a qualified professional. A roofer who’s familiar with solar panels is the most qualified professional.
2. Confirm Your Roof’s Condition is Suitable
Before installing solar panels on the roof, you must confirm that the roof is in suitable condition for panels. A roof in bad shape could actually be damaged by the weight of panels. More likely, your roof could need replacing before the panels. This decreases your panel’s useful life span and increases labor costs.
All solar panel installers will perform a cursory inspection of your roof, but a cursory inspection isn’t exactly sufficient. Solar installers who don’t have roofing experience usually base their assessment on some basic visual checks.
Only a licensed roofer can fully assess the condition and suitability of your roof. They’ll conduct a thorough inspection, ensuring that your roof will support solar panels for their entire useful life span. Should your roof need any repairs or replacement, a roofing professional can make sure the work is done right.
3. Be Wary of Who Performs Your Solar Installation
Some solar installations are performed by individuals who may be certified but are less experienced or do not have as high-qualifying certifications as other solar-installing professionals. When you hire a solar installer that also is certified and experienced in roofing and roof maintenance, you are ensuring you will get a higher quality service. Sometimes, this can even mean the difference between a valid and void roof warranty! Professionals like those at Cooper Roofing and Solar are a great choice for solar installation on your roof because they are ISO-9000 certified and know the ins and outs of roofing, in addition to solar installation.
Contact a Roofer Who’s Done Solar Installations in Las Vegas
If you want solar panels installed on a Las Vegas home, contact us at Cooper Roofing and Solar. We’ve been in the roofing business for years, and we know the solar business well. From selecting panels to putting them on your roof, we’ll make sure everything is done right.