Solar laminate panels are a new technology on the roofing market when it comes to solar power. More and more people are turning to solar laminate panels as an efficient way to harness the sun’s energy and help protect the environment. AtMetal Master Roofing and Construction, we are at the forefront of this photovoltaic technology in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The benefits of solar power, of course, are many. It’s not something that we’ll ever run out of because it’s a renewable resource. That can’t be said for any other type of roofing material. It also is non-polluting, which is a growing incentive for many homeowners. There are no greenhouse gases emitted by solar power, no harm to the planet’s ecosystems. In addition, adding solar laminate panels will give you an added energy source. It’s why they are a growing choice among those who live in very remote locations; solar power often is cheaper than running miles of electrical wires to a grid.
You probably knew all this about solar power. But you may be asking why solar laminate panels would be a wise choice as a roofing option. As a roofing material, solar laminate panels are fairly new to the market. Those traditional solar panels you’ve no doubt seen are very large and rigid. These newer laminate panels are much thinner and flexible and thus more versatile in their use. They now can be installed to almost any roofing surface (modified bitumen, metal, single-ply membranes) and will take up a lot less space. Because of that, it will blend more into the look of your roof. And these thin panels also can laminated to new or existing standing seam panels, basically turning your entire roof into a power source.
But here are probably the two best reasons for customers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to consider solar laminate panels: Cost and heat.
These thin panels do cost less than the larger, rigid versions. It’s simple: They are smaller, so there is less material. Those older solar panels on the market also tend to decrease in output when temperatures go up – and hot temperatures of course are a concern in our area. Solar laminate panels won’t suffer decreased output in the hot Texas summers and can even increase their output.
We specialize in the installation of UNI-SOLAR laminate panels; UNI-SOLAR is easily the industry leader in this growing technology and the only company to produce these thin panels in commercially viable volumes. The company’s laminates are on many government buildings and schools throughout the U.S. – and all of UNI-SOLAR’s products are made in this country.
Does installing solar power as a roofing option cost more than typical roofing choices? It does, but consumers are getting more and more help paying for this environmentally safe technology. There are many incentives and rebates for solar power installation available in Texas for both residential and commercial structures. In late April 2009, for example, the Texas Senate passed a $500 million solar energy rebate program to help make it easier for homeowners and businesses switch to products like solar laminate panels. This program would allow Texans to recoup thousands of dollars through rebates, federal tax incentives and lower energy bills. And it wouldn’t let neighborhood associations ban the installation of solar roofing if that has been a problem in your area in the past.
So you can see that solar laminate panels are about to explode in popularity. There simply are no negatives to installing this product, and the government practically pays you to do so. At Metal Master Roofing and Construction, we have the experience necessary to ensure your solar laminate panels are installed correctly and will be low maintenance on your home or business in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. All of our roofers receive training directly from the manufacturer, and these panels come with tremendous warranties backed by the manufacturer and us.
Texas is striving to be a greener state, and solar laminate panels are a great way to further the cause while also saving you money as an energy source. Call us today at 817-372-2425 for any questions on solar roofing or for a free estimate on your commercial or residential project. Contact us for estimates on solar laminate panels in Fort Worth, Dallas, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Mansfield and Colleyville.
