One of the most important factors of a successful, long-term, solar generation system is the type, age, and condition of the roofing material it rests upon. The average lifespan of both solar and a roof is 25 Years, so it important to understand the integrity of the roof today as well as many years ahead. A thorough examination of the roof age and condition is one of the most important things our team reviews for every single project in development, during installation, and post installation.
If there is a need for a new roof either due to age, storm damage, or new construction our team can assist with facilitatating both projects to ensure proper scheduling, materials, and warranties are properly accounted for.
| Residential | Less than 10 Years Old | ||||||
| Commercial | Less than 5 Years Old | ||||||
If you are concerned your roof age is pushing the acceptable limit or perhaps unknown, then we'd recommend an assessment from a trusted roofing professional. With this information you'll be able to make an educated and comfortable decision on the direction of the project, whether it's roof mount, ground mount, or perhaps hitting the pause button until a roof replacement is needed.
The most common roof types for residential solar installations are asphalt shingles, currugated steel, and standing seam for residential applications.
Traditional cedar shake and slate roofing material are, unfortunately, not recommended due to the fragility of the material.
However, synthetic cedar and slate have become very popular in recent years. Solar on synthetic roofing material is a custom installation due to its complexity. ilumen Solar is one of the few installers in Illinois that specializes in custom synthetic roofing installations.
| Asphalt Shingles | √ | ||||||
| Modified Bituman | √ | ||||||
| Currugated Steel Roofing | √ | ||||||
| Standing Seam | √ | ||||||
| Synthetic Shake, Slate, Tile | Call for details | ||||||
| Traditional Cedar Shake | X | ||||||
| Traditional Stone Slate | X | ||||||
| EPDM Mebrane | √ | ||||||
| TPO Membrane | √ | ||||||
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Important Note - Roof replacements covered under insurance will need to be notified that new roof mounts will need to be installed. In most cases this is an overlooked, and very important, line item for the reimbursable amount.
