What do Solar Panels Look Like on a Roof?

Your home is a reflection of your family and its values. Its look is important, not just for its curbside value, but also for the sense of pride that you feel in owning it. If you’re considering solar with Long Island Power Solutions, knowing how solar will affect the look of your home is important. What do solar panels look like on a roof? Will they ruin the aesthetic of your home? Let’s dive deeper into the topic and find out.

Do Solar Panels Look Good?

As with many elements of a home, the look of solar panels on the rooftop is subjective. Some people absolutely don’t like the look, while most people find solar panels to be mostly unobtrusive. Others love the modern and eco-friendly appeal of solar panels on a rooftop.

While some older solar panel systems had a reputation for being, well… ugly, modern systems have less equipment on the roof, ensuring a low-profile look.

Modern panels are mounted low, just above the roof itself, so they look sleek and well-integrated.
Modern frames are clean, so the panels look tidy and well-maintained throughout their lifetime.
Solar panels are dark in appearance so they work best with darker roofing materials, although they can be added to any type of rooftop.

The biggest thing to understand about solar panels is that while they are noticeable, they generally don’t detract from the look of the home. If you’re worried about panels ruining the aesthetic, you can rest assured knowing that your home will still look great with solar panels.

And, solar panels can even increase the value of your home. According to most realtors, solar panels make homes more desirable and can increase the value of offers made on a home. Your panels will continue to work for 25 to 30 years, so the added value is long-lasting. You could invest in solar today even without any intention to sell your home, and then still see a noticeable benefit if you decide to sell your home in 10 or 15 years’ time.

If you’re interested in Long Island Solar, please call us. We will walk you through the whole process of how to become energy independent!

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Choose a Solar Installer That Will Respect the Aesthetic of Your Home

Your solar journey begins with a free home solar estimate. You don’t have to pay for your system outright. SMART solar financing is available, based on expected tax credits with an interest-free period.

Solar is more accessible to families today and is significantly more affordable than it was just a couple of decades ago. The return on investment that you can get from solar is significant, especially when you consider the long life of solar panels. Choosing the right installer will ensure that you have access to the best financing, with your Federal and New York solar tax credits accounted for.

Choosing the right installer will also ensure that the final installation suits the aesthetic of your home.

We are solar panel and roofing experts with decades of experience in the industry. We will ensure that your installation is clean and tidy so that it closely matches the orientation and pitch of your roof. The installation will look modern, unobtrusive, and appealing to potential buyers. Solar panels can look great on a home when done right.