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Replacing the roof on your San Antonio, TX, home is a major project. And it comes with a considerable price tag. For that reason, you’ll want to do whatever you can to make the most out of your time and investment. Adding a solar power system to your home’s roof when you replace it is an excellent way to do that. If you have yet to consider going solar, a roof replacement offers a perfect excuse to start. Here are seven reasons why you should consider adding solar when you replace your roof.
1. You’ll Save Time
You likely already know that installing a new roof takes more than a few hours. On average, your home’s roof replacement will take two or three days, depending on its size and the materials used. If your home is large and you’re using premium materials, it can take five days or more. While the work proceeds, you’ll have to deal with roofers coming and going with the equipment they need to work. If you opt for a rooftop solar installation later on, you’ll end up going through all of that inconvenience again. A solar installation can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on its complexity.
If you have a new roof and solar panels installed at the same time, you’ll save time. The process of installing solar panels requires much of the same equipment as installing your roof. Plus, you can have the necessary electrical work performed while your roof gets installed. Then, the solar crew can follow behind with your new panels. This allows you to condense both processes into a few days.
2. You’ll Extend Your New Roof’s Life Span
Solar panels installed atop your new roof can also protect it from the elements and extend its life span. Ordinarily, your new roof would contend with harsh sunlight, heat, and pelting rain throughout its life. Those are the things that cause roofing materials to degrade and eventually fail. Having solar panels installed on your new roof can protect it from those elements. As a result, your new roof will suffer less wear and tear and provide you with years of additional reliable service.
3. You’ll Avoid Needing Roof Changes
Although you may not know it, installing solar panels may require changes to your roof, depending on its construction. If you have a new roof and solar installed at the same time, you can avoid that. You can have your new roof designed with maximum solar compatibility in mind. That way, the solar installation will be cheaper and proceed as smoothly as possible. It will also decrease the odds of a subsequent solar installation damaging your roof. With your roofer and solar installer working together, you’re more likely to get positive long-term results.
4. You’ll Increase Your Home’s Value
Installing a new roof on your home could increase its value should you sell it within a few years of the installation. In many cases, you can count on recouping up to 70% of the cost of your new roof during a subsequent sale. Installing solar panels at the same time could increase your home’s value even further. According to a recent study by Zillow, homes with solar power systems sell for roughly 4.1% more than non-solar homes. Plus, homes with solar power systems don’t spend as much time on the market. According to Rocket Homes, homes with solar power systems sell 13.3% faster than those without solar.
5. You’ll Reduce Your Home’s Heat Load
Another reason you should consider installing solar with your new roof is that it will keep your home cooler. Solar panels create shade on your roof and prevent it from absorbing as much heat during the day. That, in turn, keeps your attic cooler and prevents your home from warming up as much during the day. According to one study, solar panels can reduce the heat your roof absorbs by up to 38%. As a result, you won’t need to use your home’s AC as much or as often. That will lower your home’s energy consumption, saving you money without compromising your comfort. It will also help extend your HVAC’s useful life by preventing excess wear and tear on it.
6. You’ll Lower Your Home’s Electricity Bills
Although this should be obvious, adding solar when you replace your home’s roof will cut your home’s electricity costs. And if you install a large enough solar system, you could eliminate your electricity bills entirely. For example, consider that the average home in San Antonio uses approximately 1,343 kWh of electricity each month. In that case, you could supply your home’s needs with a solar system capable of producing 10.5 kW. Or, you could install a smaller system to save on up-front costs in exchange for still having a monthly power bill.
However, it’s important to realize that there are ways to maximize your electricity savings with a small solar system. For example, you could take advantage of time-of-use energy rates to ensure you pay as little as possible for grid power. By relying on your solar system at peak times, you can minimize your use of peak-rate electricity. That can supercharge your savings, even if you can’t rely completely on your solar system.
7. You’ll Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
One of the best reasons to consider installing solar along with your new roof is to lower your carbon footprint. If you lived here through the major winter blackout in 2021, you should understand why that’s important. As climate change continues to alter our region’s typical weather patterns, we must do our part to contain the damage. Adding a solar power system to your home can help do that.
The average residential solar power system reduces carbon emissions by over 8,000 pounds per year. And the bigger the system you install, the greater the impact. Plus, a solar power system installed at your home can make owning an EV cheaper. And it makes it easier to fully electrify your home and move away from natural gas appliances.
Your Trusted Local Roofers
Since 1946, BELDON Roofing Company has been the go-to roofer homeowners trust in San Antonio. We’re a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated business. We offer complete residential and commercial roofing services. We also handle gutters, home improvements, windows, siding, and entry doors. Our TEAM of expert roofers has the latest training and tools to perform any roofing work you require.
And we’re a fixture in the community, having provided roofing for over 50 Habitat for Humanity homes. We also offer yearly scholarships for deserving local students. We even provide free roof inspections if you want a professional opinion about the state of your roof. And if that’s not enough, we’re Better Business Bureau-accredited with an A+ rating. We even have hundreds of glowing reviews from happy local customers to our credit.
So, if you need a new roof installed here in San Antonio, contact our TEAM at BELDON Roofing Company right away!
