A New Nailable Solar Shingle

Solar is an amazing investment for many homes. The ability to make your own energy, straight from the sun, can help lower electricity bills and help the planet. Plus, utilizing the sun for power is still a growing industry with up-and-coming innovations. One such innovation was revealed recently from GAF Energy. First launched at CES 2022,  GAF Energy now has a nailable solar shingle. Known as Timberline Solar, this new roofing has many benefits and points towards exciting new products over the horizon for utilizing the sun.

What is a Solar Shingle?

While most people know what solar panels are, you may not know exactly what a solar shingle is. These special panels go up on your roof with your normal shingles, but they have additional benefits. Not only do they protect your roofing from the weather, but they also collect energy from the sun and put it directly into your home. One benefit of this solar roofing is its ability to look similar to the normal shingles on your roof. Since they fit in with asphalt roofs, these special shingles are less of an eyesore, unlike traditional solar panels.

A Nailable Solar Shingle?

Solar shingles can be a pain to install, and most of their cost comes from the difficult installation. That’s why this new option from GAF Energy is such an exciting prospect. The ability to nail the shingles on makes installing them nearly as easy as installing the rest of the roofing. In fact, it should make solar far more accessible, as the installation cost should be much less. While it’s a fairly new product, it may be a sign of similar shingles becoming available. As solar gets easier to install, more people will have an interest in utilizing the sun for their home’s power.

Good Solar and a Good Shingle

Timberline shingles are good for roofing and are good solar collectors. As roofing, they shed water and can withstand wind up to 130 mph. They also fit right in along with their normal shingle line, which prevents the solar system from lowering curb appeal. These panels give you a normal-looking roof and add the ability to use the sun as energy. The ability to nail them onto your roof like normal roofing means that they can be put up quickly and easily.

Learn More About Solar

With all the recent innovations, you’ll want to keep an eye on solar energy. Many homeowners can benefit from it, as sun power not only lowers your electric bill but also helps the environment. It’s a worthwhile investment for any household. If you are interested in getting solar power on your home, or a no-pressure educational conversation about solar power, contact us! Honey Bees Roofing &  Solar is an expert at installing solar on all types of roofs, including metal. If you want a free estimate on installing sun-powered panels for your roof or a free roof inspection to determine your roof’s condition, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!