Solar on Crowley Roofs: Start With the Roof Under the Panels
Solar panels stay on a roof for many years. The roof below them has to be ready for that, or the panels come off when it fails.
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Crowley homes, ownership and hail
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that half of the homes in Crowley were built before 2003 (American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many of those roofs are past 20 years old. Putting panels on an aging roof means paying to remove and reinstall them when the roof needs replacing.
The same survey shows 74% of Crowley homes are owner-occupied, so most homeowners here can make the solar decision themselves. Renters will need the owner on board before anything goes on the roof.
Hail is the third factor. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 76 hail reports within 10 miles of Crowley from 2015 through 2024, and 13 were 1.75 inches or larger. A roof with hail bruises should be repaired or replaced before panels cover the damage.
Questions to answer before installing
How old is the roof, and how much life is left in it?
Is there hail or wind damage that should be fixed first?
Is the decking solid where the mounts will be fastened?
Which slopes get the best sun and have the fewest vents and pipes?
Who will handle the roof if a leak starts under the array?
Roof details that affect a solar layout
Roof material
Asphalt shingle, metal and tile roofs each use different mounting hardware and flashing.
Vents and pipes
Plumbing vents, attic vents and skylights limit where panels can sit and must stay clear.
Valleys and edges
Panels kept away from valleys and roof edges leave room for water to drain and for crews to work.
Decking strength
Mounts fasten into the structure below. Soft or damaged decking has to be fixed first.
How GemSco approaches a solar job
Roof check first
We inspect shingles, flashing and decking before any mounts go in. If the roof is close to the end of its life, we tell you.
Fix or replace as needed
Repairs or a roof replacement in Crowley come before the panels, not after.
Sealed mounts
Each attachment point is flashed and sealed so the roof stays watertight.
Panel installation
Panels are mounted with care taken around vents and valleys.
Final review
You get a walk-through of the work and the roof around the array.
One contractor for roof and panels
When the same team handles the roof and the panels, there is no finger-pointing if a leak shows up near a mount. GemSco is a roofing contractor first, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. Learn about our solar panel installation service, check whether you need a roof inspection in Crowley first, or see our work in Crowley. Financing is available.
After the panels are up
Clean gutters on schedule. Panels send water to the same edges every storm.
Have the roof and array checked after any storm with large hail.
Watch the ceiling below the array for stains after heavy rain.
Keep the photos and notes from the install, so any later damage is easy to compare against the original condition.
If the roof later needs work, plan for solar panel removal and reinstallation in Crowley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I replace my roof before going solar?
If the roof is near the end of its life, yes. Removing and reinstalling panels later adds cost and time to a roof job. If the roof is in good shape with many years left, it may be ready as is. An inspection gives you a clear answer before you commit.
Can hail damage solar panels in Crowley?
Large hail can damage panels, just as it damages shingles and metal. Panels are built to handle some impact, but a stone as big as the 4-inch hail recorded near Crowley in 2023 is severe. After a big storm, have both the panels and the roof checked.
Do solar mounts cause leaks?
They should not when they are flashed and sealed correctly. Leaks around mounts usually come from poor sealing or from installing on a roof that was already worn. That is why GemSco checks the roof first and treats each mount as a roof penetration.
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