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What Kind of Roof Disqualifies You From Solar?

Roof types not good for solar material compatibility shows not good for solar avoid wood shake brittle fire risk weathered wood shakes cracked, natural slate cracks slate tiles broken, asbestos built-up soft roof disqualifier old tar gravel asbestos dangerous, good for solar recommended asphalt shingle good, standing seam metal good, black-on-black panels good where viable.

Worried your roof rules out solar? Learn which roof materials, conditions, and layouts genuinely disqualify a home, which are just added cost, and how to get a straight answer for your roof.