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That’s a shame, solar panels bolted onto traditional roofs look so gaudy… solar roofs blend into architecture well.
by crims0n 2y ago
That’s a shame, solar panels bolted onto traditional roofs look so gaudy… solar roofs blend into architecture well.
- fsh 2y agoSolar shingles are available from a variety of companies. However, the market success appears to be quite limited. Not too many people are willing to pay a considerable premium for a slight cosmetic advantage.
- tzs 2y agoIf you need a new roof anyway it might come out ahead. I've seen people who were quoted $35k for replacing their roof with a non-solar roof and $50k for a roof with solar shingles. Because the solar shingles were an integral part of the roof the whole roof counted for the 30% federal tax credit, bringing that $50k down to $35k. If they had went with the non-solar roof with a separate solar system installed on top of it the tax credit would only cover that system because the roof is not part of the system.
- chneu 2y agoI really don't even notice them anymore. Most installs nowadays fill as much of the roof as possible, so it just looks like the roof to most people.