The weak points of a conventional roofing system is its joints and penetrations. The former refers to the location where slopes and roofing panels meet while the latter refers to anything that is installed by drilling a hole in your roof. To prevent rainwater from infiltrating your underlayment, residential roofing contractors install flashing, thin strips of metal that cover gaps between roof penetrations and the roofing membrane.
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Why You May Need New Roof Before a Solar Panel Installation
There’s a reason why more and more homeowners are joining the green trend. Given rising electricity prices and long power outages (the US has the highest number of power-outage minutes of any developed nation), it simply makes practical and financial sense to install energy-efficient features in your home. One green feature that’s been gaining a lot of traction in the market is solar panels.
Before having new solar panels installed, most roofing contractors would recommend getting a roof replacement or at least have your roof inspected in case it needs roof repair work.
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