Solar Panel Pricing And The Impact Roofs Might Have

Solar panels are all over the place.  I was just running north on the I-5 freeway and say farms far and wide utilizing this type of energy harnessing.  Tesla roofs are not so prevalent, but, this could change. This latest product from Telsa asks that you improve your existing roof with a distinct company compound of non-solar glass tiles and solar-enabled glass tiles. It is an excellent new product, designed with great aesthetics, and because of its colossal recognition, we wanted to examine this product and estimate out if installing this new roof makes economic reasoning for your home? With a small amount of conversation with homeowners, we’ve found that for the bulk of them respond “not yet.” Unless you’re waiting for a roof replacement, Tesla’s late solar roof is too costly for the typical American homeowner for merely performing a home energy fix.

What Type Of Solar Roof?

Thou hast finally determined to go solar. You have created a complete strategy for your home and economic conditions.  You are interested in going solar, but don’t require to replace your roof. Not unexpected, this example the most common situation for the vast majority of homeowners currently in the U.S. You’ve been interested about installing solar panels for a lengthy period of time, and realized that prices have come down enough for it to be a possible home upgrade. Most likely, you've been intercepting a lot of news buzz surrounding the Tesla solar roof.  But, you aren’t positive if it’s warranting of the price. Most importantly,  a roof replacement isn't needed for the next few years. 

The main rationalizing behind your choice to go with a Tesla Solar Roof vs. a solar panel roof is both a new roof situation and a solar installation. If you don’t require a new roof, you risk getting captured financially on a commodity that you weren’t even buying for in the first place. The price tag of this upsell is plentiful. While the owner of our 3,000 sq. ft. home in California would on install an 8.5 kW solar panel system for approximately $26,030 before rebates, Tesla’s roof price tool shows that only a 6.25 kW solar roof priced at $50,900 is possible. The result is that Tesla’s solar roof will cost nearly $25,000 more than installing solar panels.  Also, it will deliver only 77 percent as much solar power. You’re paying more for less, and that doesn’t gain good financial sense. 

Roof Costs And Solar Panels

The features of your home can also play a part in your total costs. If you have a south-facing roof that slopes at a 30-degree angle, installing solar on your home will be very easy because there are no further accommodations to be made. Conversely, if your roof has multiple levels, dormers, or skylights, the extra effort to finish the installation may bring (slight) additional costs.

In some cases, you may need to replace your roof so that you have the proper infrastructure to be able to place solar panel racks on top of them. Roofs perform such an essential function that "keeping a roof over your head" is synonymous with the very concept of shelter. When it comes to managing your investment, the smartest money you spend could be on a new roof. Nationally, the common homeowner spends about $6,600 to install a new roof, with certain cities like Denver ($7,500) being higher than average, and others being below average like Austin, TX ($6,100).

Although we can’t fix your roof, we at HahaSmart can link you with a confident and certified installer that can help you with any roof type issue you may run into.  Check us out today!