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    Quote Originally Posted by CenTexDave View Post
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    Even then I'm not so sure it would be that good of an investment. Your roof would need to be totally replaced before 20 years, and the extra labor to remove and reinstall these panels would definitely add another couple $$ to the cost.
    actually, if you're replacing a roof, moving the panels and attaching them will be the least of your costs......

    I may replace sheathing and shingles next year........or that tile like that house up there toward the end of Elms has. I've always liked that......mac (or what used to be the end of elms)
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    Fake plastic or metal tiles work well, but you would have to replace the entire roof and reinforce the rafters if you want to install authentic ceramic tiles or slate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CenTexDave View Post
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    Even then I'm not so sure it would be that good of an investment. Your roof would need to be totally replaced before 20 years, and the extra labor to remove and reinstall these panels would definitely add another couple $$ to the
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    I had just had mine replaced courtesy of the hail storms a few years ago and I got the 40 year shingles. Even if someone didn't have those, the solar panels would protect the roof and reduce wear and tear on the shingles beneath them.
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    Just curious of how susceptible solar panels are to Texas hail... say golf ball size... falling for 20 minutes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ludwig View Post
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    Just curious of how susceptible solar panels are to Texas hail... say golf ball size... falling for 20 minutes.
    They claim they will withstand a lot of hail. Up to about 3" hail, in fact.
    But there were a lot of them that didn't survive the storm here, a few
    years back. Like many of the ones on the firing ranges on Ft. Hood.
    Of course they were in denial, and kept using them. We just had to
    replace lots of batteries every week. (Battery powered target lifters)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ludwig View Post
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    Just curious of how susceptible solar panels are to Texas hail... say golf ball size... falling for 20 minutes.
    There's a retired CSM that lives in my neighborhood he has both metal roof and solar panels, the exposed metal roof has small dents in it and the solar panels were damaged from previous hail storms it's a sore subject with him to say the least I feel sorry for the guy he spent a lot of money.
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    Are the solar panels not protected with 1/2" plexiglass?

    I like the solar paneled roof exhaust fans idea, as well as the tennis balls. I think I'll do both. I'm on the fence about solar panels for the rest of the house. They work great for specific applications such as keeping riding mowers charged during the off season, or keeping trailer winch batteries charged, but that's about my extent of experience with them.

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    Was out talking to the neighbor this morning, he was staring at his roof, so I asked if all was ok. He replied he has to figure out a way to clean the solar panels. Looking at them and after 3 months and a few West Texas Rain storms where it essentially rains dirt, they need to be cleaned. That is something he didn't consider when purchasing the panels. I asked where he is from because it doesn't rain dirt up north where i came from and he said small town outside Cincinnati, called Mason. Anyway he has 30 panels and it should be interesting to see what he does.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fchafey View Post
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    Was out talking to the neighbor this morning, he was staring at his roof, so I asked if all was ok. He replied he has to figure out a way to clean the solar panels. Looking at them and after 3 months and a few West Texas Rain storms where it essentially rains dirt, they need to be cleaned. That is something he didn't consider when purchasing the panels. I asked where he is from because it doesn't rain dirt up north where i came from and he said small town outside Cincinnati, called Mason. Anyway he has 30 panels and it should be interesting to see what he does.
    I will gladly lend him my power washer. If he can get a 10' ladder he should have no problem reaching to the top of the panels from the eves if he cannot get on the roof with enough water to wash that dirt off. If he wants the washer, PM me his address (Killeen/Harker Heights only) and I will drop it off and pick it up when he's finished.
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    Get some of that stuff from Fuller Brush as shown on TV... Just spray it on and everything that shouldn't be there is magically gone. Money back guarantee.
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