Before adding solar
If your roof coating is more than a few years old, recoat before the panels go up. Panels typically last 25 years or more; a roof under them that needs work in three years means paying to remove and reinstall the array.
If panels are already installed
- Have the mounts and penetrations checked regularly
- Keep debris from building up under the array
- Plan full recoats with your solar company so panels come off once
Questions for your solar installer
- Are the mounts ballasted or attached through the roof?
- Who seals the penetrations, and with what?
- What does removal and reinstall cost?
- Does moving panels affect the solar warranty?
Partial vs full coating
We can coat the open roof and reseal mounts around the array without removing panels. That protects most of the roof. A full coating under the array requires the panels to come off. See roof coating around solar.
Planning solar? Call (505) 588-5928 first.
Common questions
Does a white roof help solar production?
Cooler panels can perform a bit better, and some panel types benefit from reflected light, but the main benefit is the roof's protection.
Can you coordinate with my solar company?
Yes. We'll work out timing with them.