Post #3865706
2026-07-16 18:27 UTC
Replies (4)
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@rtyler@buoyantdata.social 2026-07-16 18:48
Tacking solar panels in after the roof is redone is not that big of a challenge for a competent installer assuming the roof word is a traditional shingle setup. The standoffs for our panels popped under the shingles with ease. If you're having structural work done, then I would just keep track/pictures of the work done by the roofers
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@gl33p@mastodon.social 2026-07-16 18:31
@phillmv@hachyderm.io Yes, in Wisconsin about 20 years ago - not sure if it's helpful or not but happy to share experiences Basically what worked was planning the solar first then getting the roofer involved with a plan in place of how the solar array attached to the roof, and where it penetrated the roof system, and getting both services to agree their warranty was not voided by the others' quoted approach
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@tekhedd@byteheaven.net 2026-07-16 18:40
@phillmv@hachyderm.io Well, solar's easy if you have a well lit stretch of roof--some humans show up, tack standoffs onto the roof and attach panels to them. :) Getting approved to attach to the grid, etc, will take much longer than installation. I just had them installed and I suspect the biggest problem is "things wanting to live under them". They usually remove the panels if you need to get your roof redone though. ROI depends on your power company. I have no regrets (so far)
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@glyph@mastodon.social 2026-07-16 18:44
@phillmv@hachyderm.io I have a solar installation, but it was the kind where I didn't have to replace the whole roof first. is that still relevant?