Solar Panels in Denton: Get the Roof Ready First

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 114 hail reports within 10 miles of Denton from 2015 through 2024. Thirty-eight were 1.75 inches or larger, and large hail fell nearby in 8 of those 10 years. The largest stone measured 4.25 inches on March 26, 2017. Any roof in Denton that has been up for several years has good odds of carrying some hail damage, even if it does not leak.

Half of the homes in Denton were built before 1997 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), and 50% of homes are owner-occupied. For half of households, the solar decision belongs to someone else. For owners, the order of work matters: roof first, then panels.

Asphalt shingle roofs use mounts that fasten through the shingles into the structure, with flashing at each one. Metal roofs may allow clamps on the seams, with fewer holes. Tile needs special hooks and careful handling, since tiles crack under foot traffic. Flat roofs use racking that tilts the panels, and the drainage under the array has to stay clear. Whatever the roof type, each mount is a roof opening, and it should be treated with the same care as a vent or a chimney. Read signs your roof flashing is failing to see what a bad seal looks like.

Solar panels can take some hail, but very large stones can damage them, just as they damage shingles. After a big storm, check both. If the roof under the array is damaged, the panels may need to come off for the repair. Our page on solar panel removal and reinstallation in Denton explains that job.

GemSco is a roofing contractor first: family owned, fully licensed and insured, with 20+ years of experience. Financing is available. Learn more about our solar panel installation service or our work in Denton.