If you are interested in having a solar panel company install these energy-saving features on your commercial building, you are in good company. Many businesses are going green with their energy, and rooftop solar panels are a great way to do it. But before you get those panels installed, it’s a very good idea to have commercial roofing contractors take a look at your roof for these five things:
1. Does the roof get enough sun?
If your roof isn’t positioned correctly, it may not be able to soak up the amount of energy you are hoping or. South-facing panels may not be easy to install depending on how your roof is designed and oriented.
2. What is the state of your current roof?
Putting brand new solar panels, designed to last for a couple of decades at the least, on top of a roof that will need work in just a few years. Have your commercial roofing contractors take a look at the state of the roof and repair anything that needs repairing before you have solar panels installed.
3. Is the roof compatible with solar panels?
If your roof is a strong, it will likely work great with solar panels. But if the building was constructed with thin, low-quality shingles or some other weaker material, it may not be the best surface for solar panel installation.
4. Is the building going to support the extra weight?
Although solar panels are getting lighter and lighter as time goes on, a full rooftop of panels will be heavy. One panel weighs about 40 pounds at the time of this article, and that means that a full roof installation will be hundreds of extra pounds. The contractors can ensure that the structural support of the roof and building will support this installation.
5. How much does the existing roofing system weigh?
Finally, going along with the previous point, the contractors will also keep in mind how much the roofing system weighs currently. If you have roofing covering that adds extra weight to the roof, you may need to reconsider solar panels before you have them installed.
All of these points can help you ensure that solar panels will be worth the cost of your commercial building. Contact us at Badger Roofing to learn more or to have your commercial roof inspected.
