a roof with Flat roof Mounting

Estimated time required: 1 week

Solar Site Survey:

To begin, your contractor will use 'Google Earth' or a similar satellite mapping service to initially check the suitability of your solar roof hook location. He/She will look to see if your roof can be observed from the satellite. Trees or other obstructions A careful examination of the house is required if a Solar installation is appropriate. The contractor will then get on your roof, if it is accessible, and take critical measurements. They will draw a roof plan, locating all existing roof penetrations such as plumbing vents, exhaust, chimneys and determine the general condition of your roof and its age. If your roofing material is at or near the end of its useful life cycle, it may make sense to repair/replace it prior to the installation of a roof mounted Solar panel system.

Next, they will use an inclinometer to check the pitch of the roof. This is important for two reasons. First, the inclination of the roof relative to the latitude will affect the amount of sun the panels receive and therefore how much electricity they produce. Second, a roof with Flat roof Mounting a severe pitch will require additional safety equipment, such as roof harnesses and roof ladders. This can affect the cost of the installation.