Solar Panel Installation in Ennis, Built on a Sound Roof
Solar starts on the roof. A good install depends on shingles, decking and flashing that will last as long as the panels on top of them.
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Before you sign for solar, know these four things
How old the roof is and how much life it has left.
Whether the roof was checked after the 2023 and 2024 hail seasons.
What material the roof is, since mounting methods differ.
Who will handle roof repairs under the panels later on.
Ennis roofs and solar readiness
Half of the homes in Ennis were built before 1990 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many of them have a second roof that is already partway through its life. If that roof needs replacing in a few years, the panels will have to come off and go back on, which is an extra project and an extra cost.
The recent hail record adds a reason to check first. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 9 reports of hail 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of Ennis from 2015 through 2024, all in 2023 and 2024. The largest, 3 inches, fell on June 14, 2023. Hidden hail damage under a new array is hard to reach and easy to miss.
Ownership shapes the decision. About 63% of homes in Ennis are owner-occupied (ACS 2020-2024). Solar is a long-term choice, and it belongs to the owner of the house.
Think of the roof and the panels as one system with one lifespan. If the roof is going to fail long before the panels do, you will pay to remove and reinstall the array partway through. Checking and, if needed, fixing the roof first keeps that from happening. Our article on how long roofing materials last in Texas can help you estimate where your roof stands.
What we check on the roof
Shingles or metal
Condition, age and any storm damage across the area the panels will cover.
Decking
Solid plywood where mounts will be fastened, with no soft spots.
Flashing and vents
Tight seals around everything the array will sit near.
Attic
Signs of past leaks or moisture under the planned layout.
Ventilation
Attic airflow that keeps heat from building up under the shingles and the array.
How the install goes
Layout and mounting
Panels placed around vents and edges, with mounts fastened to the structure.
Sealing
Each attachment is flashed and sealed so the roof stays watertight.
Final review
We walk you through the finished roof and system.
Roofing and solar under one roof
GemSco installs roofs and solar panels, and also removes and reinstalls panels when the roof needs work. Having one contractor responsible for both avoids gaps between trades at the mount points, where most problems start. If a storm or a leak shows up years from now, you make one call, to the team that already knows how the array was attached and what the roof under it looks like. Free estimates are available, and so is financing. Learn more about solar panel installation or see our Ennis page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put solar on a roof that had hail damage?
Not until the damage is repaired. Panels would cover the damaged area and make it harder to reach. We inspect the roof, document any hail damage with photos and fix or replace the affected sections before the panels go on. That way the array sits on a roof in good condition.
Are solar panels hit by hail too?
They can be. Panels are built to handle some impact, and ratings vary by product, so ask about the hail rating of the panels you are considering. After a storm with large hail, both the panels and the roof around them should be inspected.
What if I need roof work after the panels are installed?
The panels over the work area are removed, the roof is repaired or replaced, and the panels go back on with each mount resealed. GemSco offers solar panel removal and reinstallation in Ennis for exactly that situation.
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