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Many people are choosing to install solar panels on their homes to improve their energy efficiency and offset some of their monthly energy costs. Dixieland Metals of Alabama in Dothan, AL, is all for taking advantage of the sun to power your home, but if you’ve got metal roofing, they have a few suggestions to make before you install your new solar panels. 

Here are three tips for mounting solar panels on metal roofing:

  • Don’t Bend Metal Roofing Seams: One common mistake people make when mounting solar panels onto their metal roofing is bending the seams on their roof. Unfortunately, this seemingly small error can wind up being a costly one, as doing so will often void the roofer’s warranty. That’s why it’s always best to find a roof clamp that will fit properly without bending or damaging the seams of your metal roof. 
  • Orient Solar Support Rails Properly: Your metal roof will often have its seams running from north to south. In such cases, it’s important to mount solar panel rails horizontally because this will make it much sturdier. If you’ve got a standing seam roof, always mount your solar support rails in the opposite direction of your roof seams to ensure it can accommodate the extra weight of the solar panels. 
  • metal roofingConsider What’s Underneath Your Metal Roofing: Keeping in mind what’s below a roof when installing solar panels is important, because many metal roofs have insulation directly beneath the deck that could be crushed. In such cases, it may be necessary to install an additional spacing mechanism to ensure all of your metal roof’s components remain intact during the mounting process. 

If you’re considering installing solar panels on your metal roofing and want to learn more about keeping it intact, contact Dixieland Metals of Alabama today at (334) 678-0038. You can also like them on Facebook for more helpful tips and regular updates about their products.

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