Even if solar energy is inexhaustible, solar panels have
their own life span. Like any other investment, we want them to last as long as
possible, so besides installing them properly, we must also check the structure
and durability of the roof and make repairs or replacements if necessary.
Most manufacturers offer a 25-year warranty for photovoltaic
panels, but with proper maintenance a quality panel can be effective for about
40 years. For an increased life span, it is important that panels remain
intact.
If the protective cover breaks, their durability decreases
considerably. That's why location is especially important. For example, if
there are trees too close to the house, their branches may fall during storms
and cause damage to the panels. Hail and lightning are natural phenomena that may
also shorten their life. All these can also damage the roof itself, therefore proper
protection of the solar panels ensures your roof`s longevity.
The roof and solar panels must also be periodically inspected and
properly maintained by roof replacement Orlando solar experts. The roof is typically checked too, in the process. In many
cases, building owners tend to neglect the maintenance of their roof, but when they
have solar panels they cannot do that anymore, because the proper functioning
of the panels also depends on the roof's integrity.
