You Want to Go Solar, But Do You Need a New Roof?

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You Want to Go Solar, But Do You Need a New Roof?
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• Having solar panels professionally installed on
  your home will undoubtedly help you save money on
  your energy bills, and in turn, will help you
  reduce your carbon footprint, too. With
  government incentives also in place to help
  homeowners afford the initial investment that
  switching to solar requires, it seems as if there
  are few reasons not to make 2022 the year that
  you choose, clean, green energy to power your
  home.
• However, while there are myriad advantages, its
  not uncommon for many of those new to the world
  of home solar, to have a few questions, and one
  of them might be that of whether you need to have
  a new roof. So, lets answer that and a few other
  common queries that typically crop up before
  homeowners make the decision to go solar

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• Do I need to have a new roof installed to go
  solar?
• For many homeowners, a solar panel system can
  simply be installed on the roof with no
  additional work needing to be carried out, but
  this will be entirely dependent on the roofs
  condition. Also, its important to note that not
  every home is viable for solar, and a
  professional solar power installer will be able
  to guide you on this.
• While almost every type of roof can accommodate
  solar panels, from asphalt and clay tiles to
  shingled, the panels can only be properly secured
  on a safe roof thats in reasonably good
  condition.

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• Will I need to have my home rewired?
• Typically, extensive rewiring is not required for
  the installation of solar power systems, but
  homeowners will need to have ample space in their
  electrical service panel to accommodate the solar
  input.
• How do I know if my home is facing the right way
  for solar energy?
• It always used to be the case that south facing
  homes were considered to be optimal for solar
  panels, but with advances in solar technology,
  enough clean energy can be harnessed from a roof
  that isnt optimally oriented to the sun, and
  even on days when the sun isnt shining.

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• Will I need to trim trees to get enough solar
  energy?
• In some cases, trees or large shrubs may need to
  be trimmed to let more sunlight in, but extensive
  trimming isnt usually required anymore.
• Is a solar system going to lower the value of my
  home?
• Actually, research has consistently shown that
  energy upgrades such as solar power, can increase
  the value of a home and even make it sell more
  quickly. While certain factors will determine the
  degree at which this is true, it certainly isnt
  the case that solar systems lower the value of
  homes.

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• Is solar power really going to save me money?
• Its usually the case that over time, even small
  solar panel systems can help homeowners save
  money on their energy bills, but there are a
  number of factors that can determine how much you
  might save, from the space on your roof to the
  amount of electricity you use. However, with
  solar installation prices continuing to drop,
  solar energy is a fantastic investment for the
  majority of homeowners.
• If your roof is in good condition and a solar
  specialist deems it to be in an optimal position
  to accommodate a solar energy system, investing
  in one could be the cleanest, greenest and most
  cost-effective decision youve made all year!

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• Proxima Solar Energy is a proud veteran owned
  organization founded by a group of partners, on
  the premise that everyone should have access to a
  clean, alternative-energy future. Proxima Solar
  Energy is the best solar company in Tampa and
  believes that your path to a clean energy future
  should not be difficult or complicated, so we
  seek to bring you simplified solar solutions that
  will benefit today and help to ensure a brighter
  tomorrow. If you are looking for solar installers
  in Tampa, look no further than Proxima Solar
  Energy. Get an instant ballpark solar estimate
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