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The biggest question asked when planning to install solar panels is, “are they able to resist extreme weather conditions?” After all, snow and ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and hail damage regular roofs every year. Is it really wise to put solar panels on a roof that has to withstand those kinds of weather extremes? Following are a few facts to help you decide.

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The solar cells in the panels are encased in glass which allows exposure to the sunlight. It’s understandable that one would worry about hail or wind damage to the glass. The method you use here is to specify that your panels are built with tempered and high impact glass. High quality solar panels are made with glass that can withstand 60-mile-an-hour winds with 3/4-inch hail. So they will normally withstand conditions that are similar to what your roofing material can handle.

Before the contractor installs your solar panels, he has to make sure your roof will be able to support the weight of the solar panel arrays. After that is verified and the solar panels are attached to the roof, there’s no reason they shouldn’t stay solidly in place. If there is a tornado or hurricane the solar panels will normally stay secured to your roof. The only way you would lose them is if the roof itself comes off.

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In areas that experience heavy snowfall, snow may coat the solar panels and block them from receiving sunlight.  In that case, the panels will not be able to generate electricity and it will be necessary to remove the snow. But the panels themselves will not experience damage from the heavy snowfall.

Something to be more concerned about would be your roof’s ability to hold up under a wet, heavy snowfall. In that event, it would be best to clear the snow from the roof as well as removing it from the panels. In the event of a light snowfall, the heat retained in the solar panels will normally be sufficient to melt the snow and keep the panels clear.

Finally, check with your home-owner’s insurance policy. Often, solar panels are included in the coverage at no additional cost. If your policy does not include the panels , consider getting one that does.

A simple and straightforward approach just as one would on any other domestic product should safeguard against any significant risk of damage to your solar panels. Although thorough regulations may not be mandatory yet, it is wise to adopt a self imposed standard in order to ensure the least possible risk of damage to your solar panels. It is a relatively simple task. Once your project is up and running you can then begin to enjoy the benefits of your free energy source.

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