Tile houses can be equipped with solar panels

Can a tile roof handle solar panels?

If you have a tile roof and are considering solar energy, you might be wondering whether your roof can handle solar panels. Tile roofs—especially lightweight cement or clay tiles—are beautiful and durable but also delicate. Unlike asphalt shingles, they can crack easily under pressure, which makes solar installation a bit more challenging.

Can solar panels be installed on a clay tile roof?

As any homeowner with clay tiles knows, they are extremely fragile and can break very easily. This is why when installing solar panels on a clay tile roof, experts take extra precautions. This means the experts will remove your clay tiles to mount racking feet, metal hooks and flashing directly onto the homes roof.

Can solar panels be installed on tiles?

Installing composite shingles – Instead of mounting solar panels directly on fragile tiles, the roofing team installs composite shingles in the designated area. Composite shingles are durable, waterproof, and provide a sturdy base for the solar panels.

How do I install solar panels on a lightweight tile roof?

The best way to install solar panels on a lightweight tile roof is through a method called inset solar installation, also known as a “comp-out” installation. This technique removes the section of tile where the solar panels will be installed and replaces it with composite shingles before mounting the solar array.