{"id":1345,"date":"2016-10-25T11:10:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-25T18:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2016-10-25T11:10:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-25T18:10:13","slug":"advantages-of-solar-roofing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/advantages-of-solar-roofing\/","title":{"rendered":"Advantages of Solar Roofing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;padding: 0 0 10px 10px\" class=\"interactive_right\"><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe allowtransparency='true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets\/tweet_button.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fadvantages-of-solar-roofing%2F&amp;text=Advantages of Solar Roofing&amp;count=vertical&amp;lang=' style='width:65px; height:65px;' ><\/iframe><\/div><div class='button_holder_right'><iframe src='\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fcenturyrooftile.com%2Fsolar-bay-area-roofing-blog%2Fadvantages-of-solar-roofing%2F&amp;layout=button_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=65&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=21' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border:none; overflow:hidden; width:65px; height:21px;' allowTransparency='true'><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><h2>Benefits of Solar Roofing Installations<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1353\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/advantages-of-solar-roofing\/solar-panel-installation-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,399\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Getty Images\/iStockphoto&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SX700 HS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Solar panel installation&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1434012906&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;tzahiV&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Solar panel installation&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Solar panel installation\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Solar panel installation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1353 alignleft\" title=\"Bay Area Solar Company\" src=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation.jpg\" alt=\"Solar panel installation\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-roofing-installation-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Being in an age where having environmentally friendly everyday items is becoming more and more commonplace, solar roofing panels are quickly taking over neighborhoods across America. Not only do they look great, but they are environmentally friendly, save you money on electric bills, and last for many many years.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.noutilitybill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">solar roofing<\/a> called Crystalline and BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic). Both of these electricity making systems have a moderate cost when it comes to the initial installation, but over time they&#8217;ll pay for themselves by saving you money on energy bills. By cutting down the reliance on electricity, they have\u00a0a positive effect on the environment by reducing pollution caused from power plants.<\/p>\n<p>Recently solar roofing has been picking up at quite a fast pace. Many people jump to negative conclusions about the installation of a solar roof, with the belief\u00a0that you have to make large holes in your roof and bring in heavy duty equipment to hold the panels.<\/p>\n<p>However, that isn&#8217;t the case. With all the advancements in the field of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryroofandsolar.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">solar energy roofing<\/a> technology, today&#8217;s solar roofing products have all the benefits of lightweight tiles, ease of installation, and strong durability. These are just a handful of reasons solar roofing a great choice.<\/p>\n<p>Solar roofs mainly consist of solar roof tiles, but can also consist of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centuryrooftile.com\/solar-bay-area-roofing-blog\/solar-tiles-vs-panels\/\">solar panels<\/a>. Solar tiles are less prominent than large solar panels, which are fitted on top of the current roofing system. Solar tiles can be easily adjusted into the roofing shingles, and easily blend into the roof type because of their dark blue gray appearance. A person who doesn&#8217;t know about the presence of the solar roof tiles would not be able to identify them at the first glance. Solar tiles weigh 2-3 pounds for every square foot, making it easier to install when compared to heavier solar panels.<\/p>\n<p>Solar roofing is very helpful if you are trying to avoid or cut down on a costly electricity bill. In the long run, and if installed correctly, solar roofing will prove less costly, and in some cases even eliminate the whole electricity bill. You may even be able to supply power to other homes if your energy consumption is small enough. Taking these factors into consideration, solar roofing could be a real great investment for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Contact Our Bay Area Solar Company Today<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you want solar roofing to save money on your electricity bills or to contribute towards reducing your energy consumption, having them fitted by a professional roofing contractor is a must. Having solar panels is a great step in the right direction to help protect the Earth and our environment. 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