Harnessing Solar Energy with Solar panels on a sturdy roof
Did you know that just one or one and a half hours of sunlight can provide the amount of energy required on the Earth for a full year? That is the power of solar energy - 1,000 watts of power per square meter! And harnessing this abundant energy is not very difficult if you have the right kind of roof where solar panels can be mounted. The Roof Joker, “Austin’s Best Roofing Company,” can build that sturdy roof to house solar panels solving your energy problems and helping bring down the electricity bills. The sun’s power is unlimited, and the possibilities are mind-boggling if the world can harness more of this energy. With just a tiny percentage of this energy being harnessed, many energy issues are being solved. The potential for this renewable energy source is amazing. But it's a long way before this clean and green energy source that is cheaper, renewable, and a great alternative to fossil fuel is utilized to its optimum.
Rooftop Solar Panels
Rooftop solar panels can be the solution to high electricity bills besides reducing the carbon footprint left behind by the energy consumption from traditional, non-renewable energy sources. These panels can be installed on almost any rooftop and support a sustainable lifestyle.
The climate of Texas makes for a lot of suns, making solar energy an extremely viable option. Professional roofing companies like The Roof Joker assess the requirement of the client and the specifications for the kind of roof needed to install solar panels and provide the best, sturdiest roof that can house solar panels for a long time. While almost any material can be used to build a roof on which solar panels are mounted, the best option is a standing metal roof because of its sturdiness and durability. Besides metal, asphalt shingles and tiles work well. Wood or slate, or clay shingles are not as strong and enduring and may break when installing a solar panel system.
A few points to be kept in mind while mounting solar panels on a roof are -
- Measuring the roof size to make sure there is enough space for the solar panels and some extra space on the roof for access to firefighters in case needed.
- The roof should be slanted between 30 to 45 ⁰ to receive maximum sun rays. Flat roofs may not have the same efficacy as sloping roofs and may gather dust and accumulate water harming the solar panels.
- Mounting solar panels on an old roof is not the best idea. Solar panels have a longer life than a roof, so if the top is old, it may not be able to sustain the weight of the meetings even though they do not weigh too much. Having a roofer near me inspect the roof and suggest whether the current top will work or not is the best idea while installing rooftop solar panels.
- The direction of the roof is important. In the best scenario, south-facing panels will absorb maximum solar energy. Around 6 hours of uninterrupted sunlight is needed to recharge the solar panels. It is also important to see that there is no shade from trees or buildings hampering the sunlight.
- We are obtaining the proper permits from the authorities. Every city has different requirements.
The right guys for every Roofing job
Whether it is an emergency roof repair or installing a new roof for a specific requirement like mounting solar panels, The Roof Joker is always at hand and ready to provide the best roofing services in Austin, Dallas, and surrounding areas. They are the “funny guys but serious roofers” dedicated to your satisfaction. Call them for a seamless experience at (512) 910-3610.
