Solar Slate Solutions
Home of the SlatePlate™
Demand for solar power is spreading among every group of homeowners – including the affluent families who want or have a slate roof. If you’re the GC involved in the construction or renovation of one of these homes, here’s what you need to know about solar installation on slate: Traditionally very expensive and labor intensive, …
Solar installation professionals know that slate roofs are very challenging to work on. Why? The slate tiles that can endure rain, snow, fire, and everything else Mother Nature decides to throw at them have surprisingly fragile edges. To avoid cracking, splitting, or damaging the slate tile, solar installers have to move slowly – and as …
Here we are. It’s the day before Thanksgiving and you’re trying to figure out how to make your solar installation company more profitable in the coming year. That’s fair enough – we all want to make more money! And the good news is that demand for solar installation is expected to grow over the course …
As concerns about climate change become more and more widespread, people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize the impact their lifestyle has on the planet. An obvious first choice is switching to solar power – but this hasn’t been an option for homeowners with slate roofs due to the difficulty …
The solar industry is booming. Smart building contractors and roofers have quickly figured out one of the best ways they can make money is by getting into the solar installation business. If you’re an established solar installation contractor and you’re looking for a smart way to grow your business, think about learning how to install …
We’ve noticed increasing numbers of solar installation companies touting their ability to squirrel proof solar systems. And there’s no doubt that squirrels are a problem – the fuzzy gray rodents love to chew electrical wire. They can cause a lot of damage in a short time. If you’ve solved the squirrel issue but don’t know …