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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 …
The benefits of solar power are so obvious – both for the homeowner, who will save a ton of money on their utility bills, and for the planet, which breathes a little easier when fossil fuel usage goes down – that lots of people are really eager to make the switch. But there are some …
The solar installation marketplace is already competitive, and it’s getting more so by the day as fears about climate change drive more and more homeowners to choose solar. Some of the most affluent homeowners – particularly those who have slate roofs on their home – have been priced out of the solar market, due to …
Is there anything more frustrating as a solar installation contractor than having to tell a homeowner you can’t do the job? For too long, for too many installers, that’s been what’s happened when they’re faced with a slate roof home. Why? Slate roofs are notoriously difficult to work on. Homeowners choose slate tiles because they’re …
If you’re in the solar installation business and you’re looking for ways to boost your revenues, you may want to consider learning how to install solar on slate roofs. Now, I know what you’re saying – slate roofs are really difficult to work on. The slate tiles are fragile, and homeowners freak out if you …