If you have solar panels and think you might need a new roof, here are 5 things to keep in mind.
1. Roof age and condition
Roofs can last a long time—often upwards of 25 years, depending on what they’re made of. The age of your roof can be a good indicator that you need a new one, but you can also look for these warning signs:
- Surface erosion
- Ice damming
- Water retention
- Water damage
- Curling shingles
- Failed chimney flashing
- Delaminated wood
- Missing ridge vent
Waiting too long to address roof issues can be costly. Let us help you determine if you need a new roof and explain how we factor your solar panels into our roofing process. Schedule a free consultation with a Roofing Expert.
2. Seamless process
Before you can get a new roof, your solar panels need to be removed. And of course, they’ll have to be reinstalled afterwards. Coordinating schedules with your solar installer and a separate roofing company can be a hassle. It’s much easier to choose a company that excels at both.
If Trinity installed your solar panels and you now need a new roof, there’s just one call to make. We’ll handle the solar system, roof, and everything in between.
A major benefit of choosing Trinity to replace your roof is the minimized solar system downtime. We schedule your panel removal, roof replacement, and panel reinstallation in the shortest time frame possible. That way, your panels can quickly return to soaking up the sun on your sturdy new roof.
3. Materials and installation
High-quality roof materials matter. High-quality materials for a roof with solar matter even more. When considering a new roof, choose an installer who uses durable materials that are well-suited for solar panels.
When you choose Trinity as your roofer, you not only have 12 shingle color choices. You also have the reassurance that we only use the very best materials. We install IKO Dynasty architectural shingles because of their incredible durability and performance.
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Materials are only as good as their installation. That’s why Trinity developed a one-of-a-kind installation process to ensure your new roof looks great, protects your home, and serves as a sound foundation for your solar panels. Learn about the Trinity roof installation process.
4. Warranties and payment options
Your roof has you covered, so it’s only fair to cover your roof with a strong warranty. Unfortunately, most roofers void your warranty when you put up solar panels. Having solar shouldn’t cost you your peace of mind—it should add to it. Trinity offers roof warranties of up to 25 years that stay intact when we reinstall your solar panels.
Trinity makes getting a new roof affordable. You have payment options, including a long-term, low-interest loan. Explore roofing payment options.
5. Expertise
Because you have solar panels, it’s a great idea to choose an experienced roofer who’s also an expert in solar. We know roofs—we’ve been on more than 100,000 over the past 30+ years. We’ve molded our techniques around solar to offer the most skillful roof and solar panel installations. We love going above and beyond for our customers, which earned us IKO’s coveted CodePlus installer status. We don’t just meet code, we beat code.
Wherever you’re at in your search for a new roof, we’re here for you.
We can help determine if you need a new roof, create a plan for secure solar panel removal and reinstallation, and tell you about our payment plans. Book a consultation with a Roofing Expert.
