Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states for solar adoption, and Longmont homeowners have more sunshine per year than nearly anywhere in the country. If you’re planning a roof replacement, making it solar-ready is a smart, forward-thinking decision.
What Does Solar-Ready Roofing Mean?
A solar-ready roof is installed with solar panel installation in mind. This includes using roofing materials compatible with solar mounting hardware, ensuring the roof structure can handle panel weight loads, and orienting the roof design for optimal solar exposure.
Best Roofing Materials for Solar in Longmont
- Asphalt shingles — the most compatible with standard solar mounting systems
- Metal roofing — excellent for solar; standing seam metal allows clamp-on mounting with no penetrations
- Concrete tile — compatible but requires specialized mounting hardware
Plan Ahead During Roof Replacement
If you’re replacing your roof in Longmont and even considering solar within the next 10 years, let us know. We’ll install your new roof in a way that makes future solar installation straightforward and cost-effective.
Talk to us about solar-ready roofing at Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.