Beyond the Panels: The Importance of Roof Health for Solar Efficiency

Roof Integrity: A Cornerstone for Solar Panel Investment

As an industrial, commercial or retail property owner, you would never put solar panels on a corroded rusty roof, and yet WITHOUT assessing your roof for an additional 25 years of service life expectancy, putting a solar panel on a corroded roof is exactly what you are doing!

As businesses and property owners seek to harness the benefits of renewable energy, solar panel systems have emerged as a popular choice. These systems offer significant long-term advantages, including reduced energy costs, power security and a positive environmental impact. However, to fully realise these benefits, it's essential to consider the underlying infrastructure: your roof.

Did you know that a solar panel system has a guaranteed life expectancy of 25 years, whereas even a NEW roof system usually has a maximum of 15 - 20 years? Can you see the problem if you are installing on an EXISTING roof?

While solar panels boast a guaranteed lifespan of 25 years, many metal roofs have a much shorter service life. Even new metal roofs often come with warranties of only 15 years with the inclusion of maintenance requirements every 3 / 6 months. Over time, exposure to the harsh South African climate can accelerate corrosion, leading to premature deterioration.

Installing solar panels on a roof that has already been exposed to the environment for 10 years or showing signs of rust or other damage can result in costly repairs or replacements down the line.

The Industry Challenge: The mismatch between the lifespan of solar panels and the potential longevity of metal roofs.

If your roof needs to be replaced before the solar panel system's guarantee ends, then you will need to remove the solar panels to undertake maintenance or remedial works to the roof. This will mean that you will face costly disruptions in power generation, increased maintenance costs, and potential damage to the solar panels themselves.

Even if you're considering installing solar panels on a new metal roof, you must consider the future maintenance requirements to maintain the material guarantee. Depending on the specific materials and environmental conditions, your roof may still need repairs or replacements within 15 to 20 years. This can lead to the same issues mentioned above, including the need to remove and reinstall the solar panels.

To avoid these pitfalls, it's imperative to invest in a roofing system that can match the longevity of your solar panel system. This means choosing high-quality metal roofing systems or implementing a comprehensive waterproofing and corrosion protection solution that is backed with a 25-year guarantee.

In both cases, most metal roofs, waterproofing & corrosion coating solutions are not backed with a guarantee of 25 years.

Solar Success: It's All About the Foundation

MRC Group is a leading provider of building envelope solutions, with a major focus on long-term roof remedial and refurbishment solutions, specialising in metal roofing, waterproofing, and corrosion protection.

We offer a comprehensive approach, from design and installation to ongoing maintenance, ensuring that your roof meets the highest standards of durability and performance.

With the explosion of solar roof solutions over the last 5 years in South Africa and Africa, MRC has been working closely with its supply chain to meet the high expectations of the solar roof marketplace, with building envelope solutions that will match the roof, waterproofing, corrosion coating and solar panel guarantees.

Our services include:

• Roof inspections: Our team of technical roof experts will conduct thorough assessments to identify potential issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Roof repairs and maintenance: We offer timely repairs and regular maintenance to prolong the lifespan of your roof.
• Roof replacement: If your roof is beyond repair, we provide a wide range of roof refurbishment solutions that meet your needs and budget.
• Metal roofing installation: Our team specialises in installing high-quality metal roofs that are both durable and aesthetically pleasing.
• Waterproofing: We implement effective waterproofing solutions that are designed to last for the long-term, and protect your building from the harsh African environment keeping you leak-free.
• Corrosion protection: Our corrosion protection solutions prevent rust and other forms of corrosion to match the guaranteed life expectancy of the solar panel system.
• Maintenance of the Roof & Solar Systems: Maintenance systems like roof walkways and lifelines are a SANS regulation, if your roofs and solar panels are to be maintained.

The Long-Term Solution: Working with Solar Panel Companies, We Mitigate YOUR Risk for the Long Term.

By partnering with MRC Group, you can safeguard your solar panel investment and maximise its long-term benefits. Our experts will assess the condition of your roof, recommend appropriate solutions, and provide ongoing maintenance to ensure that your roof's life span aligns with the guaranteed life of your solar panels.

Whether you require a NEW roof or waterproofing & corrosion protection of an existing metal roof, we guarantee the solution and the workmanship to match the solar panel guarantee.

Don't let a compromised roof hinder your transition to renewable energy.

Request a FREE roof assessment from MRC Group today and take the necessary steps to protect your investment and optimise your energy savings.

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