The solar challenge
Flat-roof solar arrays are usually held by ballasted racks or by feet attached through the roof. Attached feet must be sealed, and they can loosen over time. Racks and conduit also make it harder to reach the roof underneath, so the coating under the array often gets skipped.
Options
Seal around the array
We coat the open roof and reseal every mount and conduit penetration we can reach. Panels stay in place.
Lift and coat
A solar installer removes the panels, we coat the full roof, and the panels go back. This is the most thorough option.
Timing it right
If you're planning solar, coat the roof first. Installing panels on a fresh coat means the roof underneath won't need attention for years. If the panels are already there, plan the next recoat with your solar company so the removal and reinstall happen once.
What we check
- Seal condition at every attached foot
- Conduit and wire penetrations
- Ballast blocks resting directly on the coating
- Water flow around and under the array
- Debris trapped under panels
More on this in coating a roof with solar panels.
Call (505) 588-5928 to talk through your array.
Common questions
Do you remove solar panels?
No. Panel removal and reinstall should be done by a solar contractor. We coordinate with them.
Will coating void my solar warranty?
Check your solar warranty and talk to your installer before panels are moved.
Can ballast blocks damage the coating?
They can wear it over time. Protection pads under blocks help.