Planning Solar Panels on a Highland Village Roof
Solar panels are a long commitment for your roof. In Highland Village, two things come first: the age of the roof and the hail it will face.
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Two local facts to plan around
First, ownership. 92% of homes in Highland Village are owner-occupied, so most people considering solar here are making the decision for their own roof. That also means the cost of removing panels for a future reroof falls on you.
Second, hail. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center logged 54 hail reports of 1.75 inches or larger within 10 miles of the city from 2015 through 2024, with a top size of 4.25 inches on March 26, 2017. Panels and the roof around them need to be planned with that in mind. Ask about panel impact ratings and check how your home policy treats panels.
Neither fact is a reason to avoid solar. Both are reasons to do the roof work in the right order. A roof that is checked, repaired or replaced before the panels go on gives the array a sound base for the years ahead, and keeps you from paying for a removal and reinstall sooner than you planned.
Roof questions to answer before solar
How old is the roof, and how many years does it have left?
Has the roof been checked since the last large hailstorm?
Is the decking solid enough to hold racking and panels?
Are flashing and vents in good shape where panels will sit?
Would a replacement now save a removal and reinstall later?
Does the attic have enough ventilation to keep heat off the roof deck?
How a roof-first solar install works
Inspect
A roof inspection in Highland Village gives a clear read on the roof before any design work.
Fix or replace
Repairs or a new roof happen first if the inspection calls for it.
Design the layout
Panels are placed to leave valleys, vents and ridges clear for water and airflow.
Install and flash
Each mount goes through the roof and gets sealed with proper flashing.
Check the roof
The roof around the array is checked once the panels are in place.
Why roof age matters for solar
Homes built before 1993
That is half of the local housing stock (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024). Many have had at least one reroof, but timing varies a lot.
Panels outlast weak roofs
If the roof wears out first, the panels have to come off before it can be replaced.
Mounts are roof openings
Every mount is a hole in the roof. Good flashing keeps it dry.
Repairs cost more later
Fixing shingles under an array means working around or lifting panels. Doing it before install is simpler.
Roofing and solar from the same team
GemSco installs solar panels and handles the roof below them, so there is one company to call if something leaks. If the roof needs work first, see roof replacement in Highland Village. For homes that already have panels, our page on solar panel removal and reinstallation in Highland Village covers reroofing under them.
Estimates are free and financing is available. Learn more about our solar panel installation service or our work in Highland Village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a new roof before going solar?
Not always. If the roof is in good shape with many years left, panels can go on it. If it is near the end of its life or has storm damage, replacing it first avoids paying to remove and reinstall the panels a few years later. An inspection answers the question.
Can hail break solar panels?
Large hail can crack panel glass or bend frames, especially at the sizes seen near Highland Village. Ask about the panel's impact rating, check how your home policy covers panels, and have both the panels and the roof checked after a big storm.
Which roof types work with solar?
Asphalt shingle, metal and tile roofs can all carry panels, each with its own mounting system. Some roofs are easier to work on than others. Your roofer and installer should agree on the attachment method before the job starts.
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