Solar Roofs

Ask a random group of people about solar installations and they’ll likely tell you about solar panels – the classic choice for property owners throughout the United States. These panels do an excellent job at giving property owners an alternative energy source that is cheap and clean – and for years to come – but not everybody loves the aesthetic that is associated with such installations. If you want to harness solar energy for the benefit of your property, what is the alternative to solar panels? Enter: solar roofs. These are a relatively new addition to the solar industry, but they’re already showing considerable value for property owners in North Carolina and beyond. At Performance Solar Energy Greensboro, we’re happy to help with the installation of solar roofs for our customers in both residential and commercial properties. Learn more about solar roofs, and the benefits of using them, by reading on below. For further information, reach out to our customer service representatives.

What are Solar Roofs?

Many people confuse roof-mounted solar panel installations with solar roofs – but it’s important to note that these are far from the same thing. So, what exactly are solar roofs? In simple terms, solar roofs are where the tiles that make up the roof have the capacity to absorb solar energy that is channeled into your property’s utility infrastructures. Solar tiles, as they are known, give you the same kind of service as a solar panel, but they perhaps look less out of place. Generally, these tiles aren’t quite as efficient as solar panels, but they still offer real utility to property owners.

Roof Suitability

If you’re interested in adding a solar roof to your property, you’re onto a smart course of action. They offer property owners access to a clean, dependable energy source that saves you plenty of money over the years. Unfortunately, not every property is a suitable location for a solar roof. Whether or not your property is capable of hosting such a set up largely depends on the pitch and angle of the roof structure that you have installed. We can examine your property to determine whether we’ll be able to press ahead with a project.

If we are unable to make a solar panels for roof installation work for your home, we can look into a ground mount solar system. These will work just as efficiently as a roof racked system to provide energy for your home and lower those high electricity bills. For more tips on how to go solar, continue exploring the many pages of our website!

Time for Replacements?

Any property owner should realize that a dilapidated roof is a certain way to ruin the aesthetic of a property. As such, when your roof’s condition declines considerably, it’s probably prudent to replace the tiles as soon as possible. If you’re in a position where this is a necessity, it makes obvious sense to use solar tiles. As you’ll be spending money whether you use solar tiles or not, this is an unexpected opportunity to save yourself some money in the long run.

Aesthetic Choices

One of the principal reasons that some people prefer solar roofs rather than a solar panel installation is that they like a more discreet setup for their property. Although many people love how solar panels look, it’s not for everyone. The design of solar roofs is intended to blend in with your property’s aesthetic, mimicking the style of conventional roof tiles.