Solar and Roofing Blog

2026 Solar Tariffs & California Property Tax Changes: What Homeowners Need to Know
Two important solar deadlines are approaching. New federal solar trade measures begin December 4, 2026, and California’s existing solar property tax exclusion is scheduled to

Solar Panel Issues? SunMade Fixes What Other Companies Haven’t
Your solar system was installed to save you money for 25 years. Then something broke. You called the company that installed it. No one answered.

Signs You Need A Roof Replacement Before Installing Solar Panels
Solar panels are designed to last 25 to 30 years. Most asphalt shingle roofs in the Central Valley last 20 to 25 years. If those

Doing Solar Panel Repair When Someone Else Installed It?
Most solar system failures show up first as a number: a production reading that is lower than it should be, or a monitoring alert that

One Big Beautiful Bill Act & Solar: What It Means for Homeowners Buying Solar in 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. For the residential solar industry, the most significant provision was straightforward:

5 Reasons to Go Solar in California Right Now (2026 Update)
The case for solar in California was already strong before 2026. What has changed is the urgency. A key state incentive is heading toward a