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Saving Money With Solar Power in Bensalem!

Energy efficiency is a top request of homeowners that contact Post Remodeling and Handyman Services. In some cases, it’s possible to save money by generating electricity from solar power.

Recently, Post Remodeling spearheaded a solar photovoltaic install at a home in Bensalem. With this job, we took advantage of Enphase Microinverters which allow for individually managed panels rather than being forced to manage all panels together. The end result is greater efficiency for the entire installation.

The Post team installed panels on two different roof planes (pictures below) with the same orientation. Additional wiring was done in the attic to connect the panels down to the electrical panel in the basement. The roof was particularly steep, but proper staging and safety measures aided in overall efficiency.

After only two days, the home in Bensalem was generating its own electricity! The homeowners are looking forward to lower energy bills as we enter the spring and summer months. Looking to install solar panels on your roof? Contact Post Remodeling today for a free in-home (and on-roof) consultation!

Low Profile Solar Installations Please Community Associations

A homeowner in West Chester, PA wanted to install a photovoltaic array on the south-side of their roof to generate electricity.

After contacting Post Remodeling & Handyman Services for the job, we ran into an immediate roadblock – their community association. This group did not approve of the standard solar panel installation which drove our research to a more aesthetically pleasing photovoltaic system – the Sun Energy Shingle™. After seeing its extremely thin profile, the association approved the product.

A second challenge was the roof itself – plumbing penetrations in numerous places facilitated some initial cleanup. A key rule of installing roof-top system is to make sure the underlying shingles last as long as the solar equipment. Post Remodeling replaced the old shingles and relocated plumbing penetrations to allow for a durable, uninterrupted installation.

After laying an underlayment called VersaShield® and re-shingling the roof, the solar system installed seamlessly. The system is working as expected and the roof looks terrific.

In general, here are some best practices when working on the roof:

Monitor the PSI of your nail gun compressor so you do not overdrive roofing nails.
Use of harness for protection
Use multi-layer Class A (fire rating) roofing underlayment systems including VersaShield for greatest coverage.
Use a little paint to make sure your plumbing penetrations don’t stick out unnecessarily.

Thinking about a solar system of your own? Contact the experts at Post Remodeling for a free estimate!