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Renewable Energy for the Home
mafatio

Photovoltaic panels and tiled roof

mafatio
14 years ago

Hello Everyone,

If a home has a tiled roof instead of shingles, would it create any issues later on when we plan to install the photovoltaic panels?

If yes, what might be the remedy? The house is under construction.

Thank you.

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