Listen Up: A Roofer's Perspective on Solar
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The most cost-effective place to install solar — thermal systems, pool systems or PV — is on a home's rooftop. Whether it's on an existing home or new construction, it's critical to make sure that the equipment is installed securely (so it won't blow away in high winds), and that the roof mounts will not cause any leaks. Unfortunately, these two goals are not easy to achieve over the 25+ year lifespan of common rooftop materials — including composition shingles, tiles, wood shakes, metal and rolled-out roofing.
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