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Do
I have a good roof?
While a PV system can be installed
on any type of roof, some types of roofs are simpler
and cheaper to work with than other types:
•
Composition shingle roofs are the easiest to work
with.
• Slate roofs are the most difficult.
• Shake roofs
• Flat concrete tiles
• Mission tile roofs
• Solar electric roofing tiles are relatively
new to the market. These tiles, similar in appearance
to slate, are used instead of regular roofing material
(custom fit).
How
old and the quality of your roof factors into how
well your roof will work as a place to put your
PV system. Some roofers will insist on a type of
mounting system that uses common roof flashing techniques
to ensure a watertight seal.
