If your roof is between five and 10 years from needing replacement it s a good idea to get an expert out there to assess.
How do you install solar panels on roof.
When you choose diy solar you re taking control of your solar installation.
Skip to 12 15 to hear rex and patrick discuss the main solar solutions for different kinds of flat roofing.
If you re in the market for solar you probably want to know what actually happens during a solar panel installation or even how to install solar panels yourself.
While a diy solar system involves some extra effort you can act as your own project manager and save thousands when installing solar panels.
The panels usually come prewired from the manufacturer but they still need to be connected to an inverter.
There are five big steps that need to happen after you sign your solar contract before the solar panels on your roof can actually power your home and a lot of it is behind the scenes.
Now install the middle rail aligning it with the upper and lower rail.
If you re already considering re roofing might as well looking into solar shingles or building photovoltaics bivp.
They provide clients with financing options to make the installation of solar panels on a flat roof more affordable.
Whilst the installation team are busy installing solar panels onto the roof the electrician will set up the inverter in your house usually in the loft.
Run electrical conduit and wiring up to each array of solar panels.
You can build it yourself hire local laborers to help or do a mix of both.
This is where you ll need a certified solar installation team.
Install a micro inverter beneath each solar panel effectively wiring the panels in parallel with each other not in series.