Will Solar Panels Work on my Roof?

Will solar energy work with my roof? It’s a great question and the answer is almost always yes! Solar panels can be attached to most roof types whether flat or sloping. Our in-house installation team is one of the few experienced in working with all types of roofs - we even do ground mounts, floating solar… we’ve even done solar installation at NASA.  

Types of Roofs solar panels can be installed on 

Metal 

We work with both standing and ribbed metal roofs. With the standing seam metal roof, there is no penetration to the actual roof. The system’s racking connects directly to the seam.

Shingles

Panels are connected to a shingle roof using a mounted system that is anchored by a bolt into the building's rafters. The mount is then covered by a piece of flashing that is inserted under the previous shingle. The flashing is engineered to protect the bolt and your roof from the outside environment, maintaining a watertight seal around the bolt.

Flat Roof

A rail-less mounting system on flat roofs called a Ballast Mount. Each corner of the solar panel is connected to a tray that is held in place by a concrete block. There is no roof penetration with a Ballast Mount. As a result, Ballast Mounts can be installed without impacting the existing roof warranty.

Ground Mounts and Carports

In addition to roof mounts, we also install ground-mounted solar systems. These types of systems can be placed wherever the conditions are best for solar, making them a great alternative for someone who doesn’t have enough usable roof space or just prefer to not have panels mounted to the roof.

How Do I Know If My Roof is Right for Solar?

At 15 lightyears, we've installed solar systems for residents and businesses all over Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and the rest of Florida. If you'd like to learn more about solar energy, or have any questions call (855) 438-1515 or click here.