It’s a common misconception that installing solar panels can damage your roof’s strength and structure. Correctly fitted solar panels will do no damage at all. In fact, they can actually protect your roof as they offer an extra shielding layer. Here are some lesser known facts about the benefits of having photovoltaic panels fitted.

Protection

The main causes of roof deterioration are from UV light and heat. UV light from the sun can make roofs dry and brittle, and the heat only accelerates the damage, making it weak. Having solar photovoltaic panels fitted can protect your roof from this damage. PV panels actually block the ultraviolet rays, helping to keep your roof strong and stable. They also protect your roof from erratic weather harm.

Insulation

As solar panels are essentially an extra layer to your roofing, you might actually save on heating and cooling costs. Researchers have found that photovoltaics act as a layer of insulation, helping to retain heat in the winter and keep the building cool in the summer. This means that they really boost the energy efficiency of buildings in more ways than one!

Fitting

Professional solar panel fitters will use solar panels that are really easy to install. Solar PV panels that screw into the roof rather than nailed in are much less damaging, and are easy to remove should one of the PV cells be faulty. Roof tiles that interlock are also much simpler, with no special flashings or mounting systems that can do any damage to your roof’s strength.

Metrotile don’t compromise on quality, installing photovoltaic roof tiles that won’t harm your roof at all. Our roofing has a unique forty year weatherproof guarantee, and is 100% recyclable. If you’d like more information, please give us a ring on 01249 658 514 or fill in our contact form and we will get back to you.