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3 Ways To Prevent Storm Damage to Your Solar Panels

6/21/2022 (Permalink)

Solar panel on a red roof Prevent storm damage to your solar panels.

Three Ways To Keep Your Panel Working

Solar panel arrays are a significant investment, and you want to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck. You may have purchased a warranty when you installed your panels, but the warranty likely won't cover every type of panel damage. Because of that, you should do what you can to prevent the panels from becoming damaged in a severe storm. Here are three ways to keep your panels working for years to come.

1. Buy the Right Kind of Panels
The best way to prevent damage to your panels is to ensure you buy the correct type of panels for your area. If your Timberlane Acres, TX, home has issues with regular roof damage from hail, you need to buy a panel array rated for hail damage. Most panels with a hail damage certification are rated to withstand hail up to a half-inch in diameter, while some can withstand hail as large as an inch.

2. Install Protection for the Solar Panels
Most storm mitigation services recommend installing covers for your panels to add an extra layer of protection. The cover you choose will depend on how much extra protection you need. Choose a strong cover with solid sides to help prevent panel damage if you frequently have powerful storms with heavy winds and hail. However, if you typically have just hard rains, a mesh cover that slips over the panel will be sufficient.

3. Cut Back Trees on Your Property
Regularly cutting back trees on your property is vital in preventing panel damage. In a strong windstorm, tree branches can easily break off and be thrown onto your roof and panels. Even a small branch can turn into a projectile in heavy winds. Contact an arborist to evaluate your trees every year and remove any limbs that have died or could become problematic.
Keeping your solar array safe is easy when you follow a few simple steps and purchase the best type for your home.

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