Roofing by Curry Interviewed About Tesla Solar Roofs

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

A Tesla Solar Roof will lower your monthly electricity bill, leading to long term savings and eventual gains over the original price of the roof.
Tesla Solar Roofs will also increase home value as the solar panels generate electricity for years to come!

ROOFS WE'VE COMPLETED

Does the Tesla Solar Roof replace my existing roof?

In most cases, yes, it is best practice to remove the existing roof covering, especially in Florida.

What is the warranty?

Tesla Solar Roof is warranted for workmanship and material for 25 years.

What is the wind rating of the Tesla Solar Roof?

The basic package is 166 mph, and the high wind kit provides a 194 mph rating.

Is Tesla Solar Roof approved for Florida?

Yes, as of 2020, Tesla Solar Roof is a Florida-approved product except for Miami Dade.

FL 31342-R2

Does Tesla Solar Roof come in any other colors?

As of 2021, the only color available is Black/Charcoal. 

Is the Tesla Solar Roof expensive?

The upfront cost of a Tesla Solar Roof is considerably more than a traditional roof, but the benefits are also significantly more. 

Suppose you are in need of a new roof and have decided you would like to power your home with solar energy. In that case, it is cheaper to purchase a roof system that is integrated with solar technology as opposed to paying for a new roof and then additionally paying for traditional solar panels to be bracketed over the top of your brand new roof. 

Can any roof qualify for a Tesla Solar Roof?

No, some disqualifiers are:

Too much ‘hard shade’ on the roof either from trees or 2nd and 3rd-floors. 

Overly segmented roofs with too many small roof planes. 

Roofs with too low of a pitch. Roofs must have a minimum pitch of 2/12 to be considered.

How much KW of electricity can the Tesla Solar Roof produce?

Each home has different energy needs, so our first step in the estimating process is to determine how much energy your home consumes over a 12 month period and then design a system to offset that usage.

Do I need permission from my utility company to install Tesla Solar Roof?

Yes, since Tesla Solar Roof can send electricity to the grid, the project must be preapproved by the local utility. Utility companies refer to this as Net Metering and will also need to install a new bi-directional meter on your home.

What is the Tesla Solar Roof power output capacity?

As with most solar products, Tesla Solar Roof is guaranteed to be at 95.0% efficiency at five years after your Solar Roof is installed, power output capacity will decline by no more than 0.5% per year for the following 20 years.

What is the Fire Rating of the Tesla Solar Roof?

Tesla Solar Roof has a Class A fire rating.

What is the impact rating of the Tesla Solar Roof roof tiles?

Tesla Solar Roof has Class 3 Impact Rating.

Is a Powerwall required with Tesla Solar Roof?

A Powerwall is not required to install a Tesla Solar Roof; it all depends on the customer’s objectives.