{"id":364,"date":"2019-12-23T20:07:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T20:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2019-12-23T20:37:05","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T20:37:05","slug":"can-solar-panels-metal-roofs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advaluminum.com\/blog\/can-solar-panels-metal-roofs\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Solar Panels Be Installed on Metal Roofs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MetalPeople who already have metal roofs and people thinking of having a metal roof installed often ask this question. Both metal roofs and solar panels bring numerous benefits, but it\u2019s reasonable to wonder if they will work efficiently together.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be glad to know they will. In fact, a solar installation on an existing metal roof can be quite advantageous to the homeowner. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n

PV panels and<\/em> thin film solar are ideal for metal roofs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most U.S. homeowners purchase traditional solar photovoltaic (PV) panels when switching to solar.<\/p>\n

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Thin film solar panels, however, are growing in popularity because of their low profile (don\u2019t stand up off the roof) and simpler installation. Not all roofing styles will accommodate thin film panels, but certain metal roofing configurations are ideal for this application.<\/p>\n

Your metal roof will outlast your solar panels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Metal roofs have lifespans of 40 to 50 or more years. Typical solar panels will last for 20 years and maybe as long as 30.\u00a0 Adding solar panels to a relatively short-life asphalt shingle roof can lead to a lot of extra hassle and expense down the line.<\/p>\n

The reason is, the solar panels likely will outlast the roof, so when it\u2019s time to replace the roof, the panels will have to be removed and then reinstalled.<\/p>\n

Metal roofs are even cooler with solar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s widely known that the advanced coatings applied to modern metal roofing materials<\/a> actually reflect<\/em> the rays and heat of the sun away from your roof. This results in a noticeable difference in utility costs. But even the best metal roofs can\u2019t reflect every bit of the rays. Having solar panels on a metal roof gives you even more cooling as the panels literally serve as a source of shade.<\/p>\n

Compare this arrangement to solar panels on a tile or shingle roof. Yes, the panels provide some shade, but the tiles and shingles that are exposed to the sun will absorb huge amounts of heat, creating a hot cover for your home.<\/p>\n

The ultimate eco-friendly home<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you want to take a big step toward protecting the environment, a metal roof\/solar installation is a great way to do it.<\/p>\n