Summit Solar | Solar Installation & Roofing in Mansfield, MA 02048

Absolutely. We perform a thorough inspection of your existing roof as part of our site assessment. If your roof is in sound condition with several years of life remaining, we can typically install a new solar system directly onto it. However, if we find issues like widespread corrosion or previous ice dam damage—common concerns in our area—we'll recommend addressing those first. Often, combining a roof replacement with a new solar installation is the most efficient and cost-effective long-term solution, as it ensures your solar investment is built on a solid foundation.

Living in New England, we understand these issues well. For flashing corrosion, we use high-quality, corrosion-resistant materials and ensure precise installation to prevent water intrusion at roof joints and penetrations. Regarding ice dams, our approach is twofold: we improve attic insulation and ventilation to minimize heat loss that melts snow, and we install proper ice and water shield membranes beneath the roofing material in vulnerable areas. When we install solar, we design the system layout to avoid interfering with critical roof drainage paths, helping to prevent future ice dam formation around the panels.

Our warranty provides long-term peace of mind. It includes a 25-year product warranty on the solar panels, which guarantees they will maintain a high level of power output. The inverters are also covered under a separate 25-year warranty. Furthermore, our workmanship warranty protects the installation itself against any issues related to the integration of the system with your roof. This comprehensive coverage means that for a quarter-century, you're protected on the performance of the equipment and the quality of our local installation work here in Mansfield.