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They require a full plan of action, bill of materials, sample pictures of what it would look like, etc., so I can't get it through by being vague. I've been th

They require a full plan of action, bill of materials, sample pictures of what it would look like, etc., so I can't get it through by being vague. I've been thinking about a "death by documentation" approach, where I give them a very intricate and detailed plan of action that includes things such as getting inspections done. I am trying to steer away from anything aggressive like the hot pink satellite dish as I don't want them breathing down my neck for the next 5 or so years, but might need to resort to guerrilla tactics to get it done.

hedora 4y ago
Send them the manufacturers installation specifications and a reference to the local building code. For BOM, price the system, and send them the quote. Include screws, flashing and caulk if you're feeling motivated. As for pictures, there are free landscape design (and other) tools that will Photoshop in panels from a street view picture or 3d box diagram of your house. This shouldn't take more than an hour or two. Plan of action: - obtain permits - install mounts, then panels, then wiring (per above code) - inspection - energize system You should be more subtle than the satellite dish. For instance, do the bylaws say anything about front lawn mounted solar panels, or freestanding solar carports? Maybe you've decided to go forward with a completely misguided repainting of the front of the house in homage to Mondrian (subject to HOA color palletes, of course), or to put in some "classical" (tasteful nudity) stained glass front entrance windows you made yourself. Are these ideas malicious or stupid? Who's to say? Make it clear your budget is limited. :-)