Whether or not you should replace your roof before solar depends on many factors, including the age of your current roof. However, we strongly recommend using the opportunity to install a metal roof, as it will outlast your solar system, meaning no take-down and reinstall fees for your solar when replacing old shingles. Additionally, replacing your roof ensures there is no underlying damage or areas of concern that you might discover AFTER paying to have your solar installed.

Now is a great time to install solar on your home due to numerous reasons. The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded the tax credit available to homeowners to now be 30% or more. Additionally, inflation and rising energy costs will continue to increase as time goes on, and gaining energy independence through solar will spare homeowners from the costs associated with it.

This depends on your goals for going solar. Do you want to only decrease your average energy bills or gain energy independence? Are you located in a city or out in the country? Battery systems allow for a home to be truly independent from the grid and the costs associated with using energy during the night or when there isn’t enough sunlight to fully cover your home’s energy consumption.

Your solar system has to be mounted on your roof, so working with an established, expert roofing company like The Metal Roofers can guarantee there will be no structural issues underneath your new solar system. We also work with a LOCAL solar installer, keeping your costs dramatically lower compared to big national companies. We also take care of the headache of keeping everything organized so you don’t have to worry!

Modern solar systems are known for being durable and long lasting. The biggest factor that we see impacting the longevity of solar systems here in Tennessee is our weather. Under normal conditions, solar panels tend to last 25 years or more, though if tornadoes or fierce winds come through, that can cause damage which impacts their lifespan.