Unlike solar panels, which sit on a house roof with racks and mounts, the Certainteed Solstice solar shingles have a low profile, integrate well with asphalt shingles, and produce electricity. Certainteed Solstice shingles are aesthetically pleasing, do not use racks and mounts, and do not require extensive drilling for installation. It is easier and less damaging for roof docking, looks much better on expensive designer architectural shingles, and produces electricity. These shingles use the same solar technology as solar panels and generate electricity the same way but do it more elegantly. These solar shingles are mono-crystalline, have active cell efficiency of 19.85%, according to Certainteed specifications. All solar panels generate heat. The only drawback to solar shingles is because of lack of air circulation below the solar cells, they will generate slightly less power to keep the roof cool. The solar shingles can be installed very similarly to architectural asphalt shingles, and use similar flashings all around that will keep the roof water-proof and dry, year-round. Unlike Tesla solar shingles, Solstice solar shingles work with your existing shingles, and does not require a total roof replacement. It costs less than Tesla shingles and a typical system costs somewhere in between solar panels and a Tesla-shingled roof.
Warranty coverage for Certainteed Solstice Shingles:
The Solstice Shingle comes with the following warranty:
- Installation & workmanship: 25 years
- Inverter & other components: 10 years
- Power output: 25 years
- Wind warranty: 10 years
These warranties are comparable to other options within the solar industry, including Tesla. AST Roofing Solar Consulting is a certified Certainteed solar installer. Please contact us for a free evaluation, demonstration, and discussion of adding solar shingles to your roofing project. AST is not only a Class-A roofing contractor, but as solar contractor, AST Roofing Solar can obtain permits for the solar project. AST is also a certified Certainteed solar shingle installer with extensive experience and expertise in this field. It is important to select a contractor that is also a trusted roofer and a licensed solar installer. This way the home owner can rest assured that the roofing-solar project is handled through the same company as a turn-key installation with 360 warranty coverage for the roof shingles, solar shingles, inverters, battery backups, and the rest of the system. Call AST Roofing Solar Consulting LLC today for a free no-obligation consultation.
