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Coleson Plumbing & Gas
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"I recently had Coleson Plumbing & Gas come out to my home for a plumbing issue, and I was thoroughly impressed with their service. The plumber was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. They quickly identified the problem and efficiently fixed it. I highly recommend Coleson Plumbing & Gas for their excellent service and expertise."
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Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
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Serving Pelham, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our serviceman, JaQuan, was very professional, competent and polite! He answered all of our questions, fixed our AC and recommended products that would help save us money in the future. Being a 100% disabled veteran, it makes me feel confident that I have my AC and heating needs exceeded by having Coolray Heating & Air servicing my home."
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

In most cases, yes, solar panels are well worth the investment. Going solar with your home’s energy is expensive, but, in most states, the panels will pay for themselves by reducing your electric bills. Solar panels don’t produce greenhouse gasses or other pollutants, meaning you can feel good about using this renewable energy source to power your home. Plus, installing solar panels can boost your home value, helping your profit off your next home sale.

Yes, it is possible to install solar panels on a tar and gravel roof, but it is not the ideal roofing material for a solar installation. The process requires roof penetrations to install the solar racking system. While installers will seal these penetrations, they still increase the risk of leaks. This risk is higher on tar and gravel roofs, which are often flat. Flat roofs are more prone to leaks than sloped roofs because they can pool water during heavy rain and hold snow for longer periods, exposing the roof to more moisture.

The actual time it takes to construct the solar farm is relatively short, taking between 2 and 4 months on average. That timeline is dependent on site conditions, crew size, and the overall size of the solar farm.

However, the time it takes to get the ball rolling is significantly longer, ranging from 3 to 5 years. With a project of this scale, you’ll need to obtain all of the proper permits and approvals to start breaking ground, and depending on your location, that could be an extended process.

Ideally, you want to place them facing true south. This is different from what a compass shows, which is called the magnetic south. You can find true south by using an online calculator as long as you know the longitude and latitude of your property. Solar panel placement is key to maximizing the energy you generate, so this is an important step.

In almost every case, solar panels need to be removed to replace roof shingles. In some cases, such as solar installations where the panels are on raised platforms above the roof surface, installers may be able to install new shingles without removing the solar installation. However, to get a quality roofing installation, panels need to come off. Most roofing contractors won’t remove or reinstall solar panels as part of a roofing project, so you’ll need to contact your solar provider.

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