Category: Roofing
Solar Power Popular for Commercial Buildings
Solar power is expanding on commercial as well as residential buildings. The cost of solar arrays come down and more property owners seek green solutions. But there are complex aspects to installing commercial solar solutions that do not arise in […] continue reading ›
How to Compare Solar Panels
Hundreds of Bay Area homeowners across the United States are adding solar panels to their homes to tap the sun’s energy. And it can be a smart investment with rising electric rates from PG&E. In addition, in California all new […] continue reading ›
What Solar Power Battery Storage Can and Cannot Do
Solar battery storage makes a great addition to any solar power installation. Solar panels generate energy when the sun shines, which the batteries store for use after dark. This provides your home the energy you need when you need it. […] continue reading ›
Should You Choose Solar Tiles or Solar Panels?
Solar power has become dramatically more popular in the last 10 years. When you are considering solar power for your home or business energy needs, contact a professional Bay Area solar system contractor for advice and assistance. What Are the Benefits of […] continue reading ›
Solar Panels and Electric Cars Make a Great Combo
Powering homes with solar panels is the trend in the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent Pew survey found that a majority of Americans either considering installing solar panels on their homes or already have. Starting in 2020, California also […] continue reading ›
Five Roofing Problems that Require Roof Leak Repair
We expect more rain before May, and more calls about roofs not draining water properly. To protect the inside of your home, you must repair roof leaks immediately. However, to repair a leak you must find the cause. Below are […] continue reading ›
Seven Steps for Choosing Roof Shingle or Tile Colors
Roofs last a long time. So, the selection of roof shingle or tile colors is a critical part of installing a new roof. It is also a chance to truly improve the curb appeal of your home by matching shingle […] continue reading ›
How to Select Roofing Materials for Your Bay Area Home
Your choice of roofing materials is important. It is a decision you will live with for at least two decades! Roof material choices involve both esthetic and practical concerns. First, having a strong and healthy roof protects a homeowner’s investment […] continue reading ›
How Often Should You Clean Solar Panels?
Whether to clean solar panels is a great question we get with every solar power installation we do. Our answer is simple: Century Roof and Solar does not actually recommend cleaning solar panels more than once annually. And in the Bay Area, […] continue reading ›
Storage Batteries Improve Solar Power Productivity
Solar power is simply harnessing the sun’s radiant energy and turning it into power. It is a critical form of alternative energy as we move away from our over-reliance on fossil fuels. At the homeowners’ level, though, the growing interest […] continue reading ›