Roof Penetrations are a major solar panel damage

We know solar panels work in Oregon and Washington, but it’s important to understand that there may be some risk to your home involved. 

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can cause rotting, mold issues, and destruction to the longevity of your home. Fundamental wood and structure can be destroyed when leakage occurs.
 
A poorly installed section of solar racking can cause water to leak into the envelope of your home.

This can happen slowly at first, making it difficult to notice without a trained eye.

Choose a Solar Installer with a great reputation

Search for a solar panel installation company with verifiable experience and be assured that they have verifiable reviews available from actual clients. If their reviews are questionable, ask to speak with customers who have already done business with the solar panel installation company and ask them about how good of a job the solar installation company did.
 
Wind and Snow Loads 

There are two concerns to be aware of:
Snow Loads and Wind Loads.
When solar panels are attached to your roof, they must be able to endure the elements. 
 

Wind Loads and solar panels

Be knowledgeable about Improperly mounted anchors that can pull out of your roofing, or produce a tiny opening for moisture to permeate. This can lead to indolent-growing mold and rotting complications that might become crucial.
Uplifts occur, pulling the panels upward toward the sky as the wind passes by. Solar panels can cause major damage in heavy winds If installed poorly. An immense, flat solar panel tied to the configuration of your roof is like a giant sail. 
Snow Loads affecting solar panel installations

Extreme snow can pile up while a storm is taking place and if serious winds exist, this adds significant loading to him “bones” of your home. If your solar installation is poorly devised, this extra mass could exhaust the advocating structure of the house.
Solar panels are extremely faint. Each and every solar panel ~5.5 ft. x 3.5 ft. only weighs roughly 40 pounds. Despite the lightweight, solar panels and racking can hold snow in extreme conditions.
 
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