Almost all kinds of roof materials available today are compatible with solar panels. However, some materials are better than others as they provide a more stable and safe foundation for your solar panels.

If you’re one of the homeowners who are thinking of installing a solar panel system into your home, this blog will help you check your roofs!

What are the best kinds of roofs for solar panels?

1. Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt remains to be the best roofing for solar panels. They are made from fiberglass or cellulose mattings which are very durable and flexible. You can drill your solar mounts and frames straight to your roof without causing any damage to the roof or the solar panels.

However, remember to seal the spaces around your screws and bolts as they may create holes penetrable by water during rainy days.

2. Metal roofs

The next one is metal roofs. The best thing about metal is that they’re conductors of heat, which means they can reflect and trap heat on the surface, which can be transferred to the solar panels.

Aside from this, most metal roofs have standing seams which are excellent markers for your solar panel mounts. This will make your installation more manageable and more organized.

3. Tar and gravel

Tar and gravel roofs are mostly flat. So when positioning your solar panels, it’s best to tilt them by at least 30-degrees to ensure total sun exposure. It’s also best to add another asphalt layer under your solar panels to ensure stable positioning. 

4. Tiles

Lastly are tiled roofs. These can be made of clay, slate, and concrete. While solar panel installation may be more complex and expensive than other roofs, it’s possible. However, remember that you might need to remove a couple of tiles on your roof for stable mounting.

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