Solar Panel Installation on Anna Roofs
A newer roof can be a good base for solar, but only if it is checked first. Here is what Anna owners should look at before the panels go up.
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Our solar installation process
Inspect the roof
We check the shingles, decking, flashing and attic. If something needs repair, it gets done first.
Review storm history
If the roof went through a large hail season, we look closely for cracked shingles under where the array will go.
Plan the layout
Panels are placed around vents, valleys and ridges, with the roof framing in mind.
Mount and flash
Each attachment is flashed and sealed into the roofing so water keeps flowing off the roof.
Install and review
Panels are installed and we walk you through the finished work.
Questions to ask any solar installer
Who checks the roof before the panels go on?
How is each mount flashed and sealed?
Who handles a leak under the array later?
What happens if the roof needs work in the future?
Will you photograph the roof before installation?
How will the mounts affect the shingles and decking around them?
What Anna data says about solar on your roof
Half of the homes in Anna were built before 2012 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), so many roofs are about 14 years old. That is mid-life for many asphalt shingles in the Texas sun. Before an array goes on, it is worth knowing how many years the roof has left, because removing and reinstalling panels later adds cost.
The census survey shows 78% of homes here are owner-occupied, so most residents can make this decision themselves. If you rent, solar is the owner's call. Hail is the other factor. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 40 hail reports within 10 miles of Anna from 2015 through 2024, with 6 at 1.75 inches or larger. Both the array and the roof under it are exposed.
Why work with a roofer on solar
The roof comes first
Roofers know how water moves across a roof and where a mount can cause a leak.
One point of contact
If a leak shows up under the panels, the same company handles it.
Future roof work
When the roof needs work, we can handle solar panel removal and reinstallation in Anna.
A clean record
Photos of the roof before the array goes on help with any future repair or insurance question.
Start with a roof check
Think about the timeline. Panels are meant to stay on the roof for many years. If the shingles under them wear out first, the whole array has to come off for a replacement and then go back on. Matching the roof's remaining life to the life of the panels avoids that extra step. If the roof is close to the end, replacing it first, perhaps with impact-rated shingles tested to UL 2218 Class 4, gives the array a fresh base. Our guide on how long roofing materials last in Texas helps set expectations.
A roof inspection in Anna is the smart first step before any solar project. GemSco is family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of roofing experience. Learn more about our solar panel installation service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a roof that is about 14 years old ready for solar?
It might be. It depends on the shingle type, the condition of the decking and flashing and any storm damage. An inspection tells you how much life is left. If the roof will need replacing in a few years, doing it first can save you from removing the panels later.
Can I install solar if I rent my home in Anna?
Only with the owner's written approval. The roof belongs to the owner, and any panels and mounts change it. Talk to your landlord first. If they agree, the roof should still be checked before installation so the panels are not placed on damaged shingles.
Do panels protect the roof from hail?
They can shield the shingles directly under them, but large hail can still crack panel glass and damage the shingles around the array. After a big storm, have both the panels and the roof checked. Damage hidden under an array is easy to miss.
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