When choosing a roof and solar system the homeowner wanted a worry-free and maintenance free product and after some serious debating, finally decided that a Solar Thin Film Metal Roof was the best and only option. Some of the main concerns regarding the roof project were the close proximity to the ocean and salt water as well as the risk of high winds.

Here are some of the main criteria used to choose an Integrated Solar and Metal Roof over a Traditional Shingle and Solar array: Most solar panels have a life expectancy of 25 years but the average shingle roof is

replaced every 20 years with even short life expentancy in shore regions

Metal roofs and in this case Galvalume have a 40-50 year life expectancy which is 2 to 2.5 times that of shingle roofs

The new jersey shore line can be subject to high winds and no other system offered better wind ratings than metal and solar film

Glass solar panels tend to draw in more of the moisture and salt water air requiring constant cleaning and monitoring

Solar thin film and metal roofing looks 10x better and adds more value to any shore home where house value is at a premium (see pictures)

Solar thin film roofs are considered Building Integrated Photo Voltaics (BIPV) and allow for a 30% tax rebate on the entire system including areas where the metal roof is covered by the solar panels! The metal roof becomes part of the whole system!!

After some permit issues, color selection and waiting on NJ State approval, the homeowner now has the home of their dreams with a metal and solar roof that is set to pay them back in full in as little as 5 years!!

Call 888-234-2929 for your free metal and solar consultation!