Georgetown Solar Installation Built on a Sound Roof
Solar starts on the roof, not on the panel spec sheet. In Georgetown, roof age and hail history decide whether you should fix the roof first.
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Pre-solar roof checklist
How old is the roof, and how many years does it realistically have left?
Has it been inspected since the last big hailstorm?
Is the decking solid enough to hold mounts securely?
Are vents, pipes and skylights placed where panels would go?
Do the gutters and roof edge drain well?
Is the person signing the owner of the home?
Georgetown roofs and the solar decision
Half of the homes in Georgetown were built before 2008 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). That puts many original roofs around 18 years old. A roof that age may still have useful years, but panels usually stay put for a long time, and the two lifespans should line up.
Hail is the other check. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 58 hail reports within 10 miles of Georgetown from 2015 through 2024, including large hail in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. A roof that went through several of those storms can have cracks you cannot see from the ground. Once panels are on, reaching that damage means taking them off.
About 69 percent of homes in Georgetown are owner occupied. If you own the house, you control both the roof and the solar decision, which makes it easier to do them in the right order.
Roof details that matter for solar
Flashing at each mount
Every attachment point needs flashing that sheds water, not just sealant.
Water paths
Panels should not block valleys or force water around obstacles.
Material
Shingle, metal and tile roofs each use different mounting hardware.
Access for repairs
Leaving room to reach vents and roof sections makes future service easier.
Attic ventilation
Panels should not cover or block roof vents, since poor airflow heats the shingles from below.
The order we recommend
Repair or replace
Fix any damage, or replace the roof if it is near the end.
Design the layout
Panels placed around roof features and drainage.
Install and seal
Mounts flashed, panels set, and a final check of the roof surface.
Walk the finished roof
Check the shingles around the array and any spots crews walked on during install.
Working with a roofer who installs solar
GemSco handles roofing and solar panel installation, so the same team looks at the roof and the array. That helps avoid gaps where one crew blames the other for a leak. Read about things to do before replacing your roof if a new roof is part of the plan, and see our solar panel installation page. If panels are already on and the roof needs work, see solar panel removal and reinstallation in Georgetown.
Ask any installer how they will flash the mounts, how they handle wiring on the roof and who you call if a leak shows up near the array later. Clear answers before work starts save a lot of trouble afterward. A roof that is sound, sealed and drained well is the best base for any panel, and it is the part most people forget to ask about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my 18-year-old roof too old for solar?
Not always. It depends on the material, its condition and any storm damage. Some roofs that age still have plenty of life, others are close to the end. An inspection before installation gives you an honest answer, so you do not end up removing panels to replace the roof soon after.
Do panels protect the roof from hail?
They cover part of the roof, but the edges, mounts and uncovered slopes are still exposed. Hidden damage under or near panels is harder to spot. After a big storm, have both the panels and the roof checked, including the area around the array.
What roof types can hold solar panels?
Panels can be mounted on asphalt shingle, metal, tile and other roofs, each with its own hardware. Tile needs extra care because the tiles can crack. GemSco works on all of these roof types and checks the structure before planning the layout.
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