Cleaning your roof is no easy task however these tips will assist you to ensure you go into the job prepared and armed with all the information you need!

It is extremely important to have an expert install the solar panels on your roof as each roof will have a different requirement. We have put some information below regarding the different options in Australia.

To install panels onto a single or double story tiled roof the roof tiles are removed to screw in the mounting brackets. Tiles are then reinstalled in the same position and some rails are mounted on to the brackets. The panels are mounted with enough space to ensure circulation and so they can cool down in extremely hot weather.

When installing the brackets on a metal roof the existing screws are utilised so that there is no additional drilling required. The Australian standard require the existing roof screws be replaced with a larger screw for safety reasons and to ensure the panels are secure. It is important that the screws and brackets are fitted/sealed by a professional so that no leaks can occur over time.

The same principle applies when installing solar on a flat tiled or metal roof however a frame is also included so that there is some pitch/tilt for optimal use of the solar panels.

Many people make the mistake of having solar panels installed before ensuring the roof is in a watertight condition. The reason this is important is due to access issues once the solar panels are installed. When it comes to roof maintenance there are different options available depending on the material of your roof.

If you have an old metal roof with many leaks it may be worth arranging a quote for a Colorbond Roof Replacement or Metal Roof Replacement. There is a higher cost associated with this in comparison to Tiled Roof Maintenance however the quality of material used can last over 50 years with very little maintenance when installed correctly. Further to this you may have extra battens installed to help with reinforcing the structure as well as using thicker sheets (the roof does bare more of a load once you have the solar panels installed).