Solar Shingles in El Paso
Quality Residential and Commercial Solar Roof Installation
If you’re looking for one of the best ways to provide energy to your home without invasive and expensive solar panels, you should consider solar shingles. Solar shingles are on the cutting edge of renewable energy technology. They get installed similarly to how ordinary shingles would, and the process is smooth and seamless when it’s done by the roofing pros at Smith & Ramirez.
To learn more about solar shingles and the many benefits they offer, contact the only GAF Timberline solar shingle installation team in El Paso and New Mexico. Call Smith & Ramirez at (915) 600-2866.
What are Solar Shingles?
There are two ways to think of solar shingles – small solar panels or ordinary shingles that provide solar energy to your home. Regardless of which way you want to look at solar shingles, you’re not wrong.
Solar shingles look and operate in much the same way that ordinary roof shingles do. They’re similar in size, shape, and appearance, but they can harness energy from the sun and convert it to electrical energy for your home or business.
Solar shingles are made of the same type of durable glass used for solar panels. This glass contains special photovoltaic cells, also used in solar panels, and gives your solar shingles the ability to produce electricity. There are many different types and sizes of solar roof shingles, which are capable of producing an average of between 13 and 71 watts of energy.
While GAF solar shingles have the incredible ability to generate electricity, they can still do everything that a normal shingle would. GAF solar shingles are waterproof, resistant to the elements, immune to rain and hale, and won’t get damaged by heavy winds, hail, or debris. The glass that GAF solar shingles are made of is highly durable and heavy-duty.
Benefits of Solar Roof Shingles
While installing solar shingles on your home or business has plenty of benefits, let’s look at three of the main advantages.
Energy Savings
Traditional forms of electrical production are expensive and can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars per month, depending on the size of your home or business. However, energy from solar shingles is 100% affordable and renewable.
Protection for Your Home
As we said before, solar shingles can do everything traditional shingles do. They’re durable, water-proof, wind-resistant, and can withstand hail or snow damage.
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Services Provided by Smith & Ramirez
Installation
While solar shingles look like ordinary roofing shingles, installing them is more complex and requires special training that we all have here at Smith & Ramirez.
Repair
Solar shingles are durable, but, like all types of shingles, they aren’t invincible and may require repairs from time to time. Our roofing company can also replace your solar shingles if necessary.
Maintenance
Anytime your solar shingles require routine maintenance or checks, we’re here to provide it. Solar shingles are surprisingly low maintenance but will still need occasional cleanings and inspections.
Why Choose GAF Solar Shingles
Our El Paso roofing contractors only use high-quality roof products. And if you’re considering solar shingles but don’t know which ones are the best option, look no further than our GAF solar shingles. Timberline Solar from GAF is on the cutting edge of solar shingle technology. They’re strong, sleek, durable, and reliable and come with the guaranteed quality of all GAF products. That is why GAF solar shingles are what we install exclusively at Smith & Ramirez.
Who Does Smith & Ramirez Serve?
No matter who you are, Smith & Ramirez is here to help with your solar shingle installation, repairs, or maintenance. We are the exclusive GAF Timberline solar roof installer in El Paso and New Mexico and offer our services to residential and commercial customers. Contact us for a quote or to find out whether solar shingles are right for you!
Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Shingles
How much do solar shingles cost?
On average, solar shingles cost between $20 and $25 per square foot. The total cost of your project, however, will depend on the size of your roof and how many solar shingles you require.
Are solar shingles cheaper than solar panels?
All in all, solar shingles are a bit more expensive than solar panels. However, when you factor in the fact that you use solar shingles in place of ordinary shingles and that there are incentives and insurance benefits for installing solar shingles, the cost difference is much less.
How many solar shingles do I need?
The amount of solar shingles you need depends on the size of your home and how much power you want to produce. You can use solar shingles as the sole source of electricity for your home, or you can use them as a supplemental source.
Contact El Paso’s Solar Shingle Installation Pros at Smith & Ramirez
If you’re ready to install solar shingles on your home or business, our solar roofing contractors are here to help. We’re an industry leader in all things roofing, and we only work with the best GAF products in the business. Whether you need solar shingle installation, repairs, or maintenance in and around El Paso or Las Cruces, Smith & Ramirez is ready to help! Call (915) 600-2866 today for a free estimate.