Metal Roofing With Solar
Why Homeowners Choose a Metal Roof With Solar
If your roof is due for a replacement, going solar is the moment to consider metal. SunMade® installs custom-built metal roofing panels backed by a 40-year warranty, engineered to support and protect a solar array for the long haul, for homeowners in Fresno and across the Central Valley.
No layering solar on top of an aging roof. No coordinating between a separate roofing company and a separate solar company. Just one licensed, in-house SunMade® crew handling the roof and the solar system as a single project, built once and built right.
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THE PROBLEM
Want To Avoid Paying Twice For Your Roofing And Solar Panel Install?
Most solar companies won’t tell you that, if you put solar on an asphalt roof, the roof won’t last as long as the solar panels you’ve installed. This means you’ll end up paying for that roof twice. An aging roof underneath a working solar array turns into a problem when the roof replacement is needed. In fact, this gets more expensive the longer it sits since every month you wait is a month closer to paying for the same square footage of roofing all over again.
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU INSTALL SOLAR ON AN OLD ROOF...
- First, a crew has to carefully remove the solar array you already paid to install, panel by panel, before any roofing work can even start.
- Then you're paying full price for a roof tear-off and replacement, the same cost you'd have paid anyway, except now it's happening around an existing solar system instead of an empty roof.
- After that, the panels go back up, which means paying labor a second time for work that was already done once.
And while all of this drags on, your system sits offline: no production, no utility bill savings, no return on the investment you made in going solar.
Installing Solar Panels On An Old Roof? That's A Good Way To Spend More When Going Solar.
When an aging roof starts leaking, sagging, or losing structural integrity, you’re not choosing when to deal with it, you’re reacting to it, usually on a tighter timeline and a smaller budget than you’d have chosen for yourself.
If you’re going solar and your roof already has fewer years left than the panels going on top of it, start with a custom metal roof built to match or outlast your solar system, so the two never have to be separated.
If you already installed solar on an aging roof, reroofing with solar in mind now, on your schedule, beats being forced into an emergency tear-off later with panels in the way.
Hire a roofing company and a solar company separately and you’re paying for two mobilizations, two crews and two schedules that you feel like you have to manage yourself. When a solar penetration causes a leak, or a roof problem threatens your panels, each company points at the other while you’re stuck paying to sort it out.
At SunMade®, you get both roofing experts and solar panel professionals on one team, working together to build the perfect roof and the solar setup for you within single project. For homes and businesses alike, we provide one crew with one schedule and you partner with one company that is accountable for the whole system, from roof deck to solar panel installation and maintenance.
What To Know Before Installing A New Roof Or Reroof With Solar Panels
Paying Labor Twice
When you hire a roofing company and a solar company, you think you’r egetting the best of both worlds. But you really end up paying twice for the same goal: Replacing your old roof with one that can support solar panels without making you pay twice.
Lost Solar Production
Every day your system is offline for a reroof is a day of lost production and lost utility savings. Hiring a company like SunMade that does roofing and solar means delays are shorter and work is more efficiently done.
Plan Now Or Scramble Later
An aging roof under solar tends to fail on its own timeline, not yours, turning a planned project into an emergency one. Why wait until you have a roofing emergency? We’d recommend planning now for your reroofing project, especially if you’re going solar.
Separate Warranties
Separate roofing and solar companies mean separate warranties, so when something goes wrong at the connection point between roof and panels, neither company may take responsibility. Our metal roof has a 40-year warranty on it so you’re sure it’s built for longevity (and our solar panels come with our 25-year Solar Shield warranty).
Two Companies Means Two Schedules
Instead of you needing to be a project manager wrangling two companies, two schedules, and more, you can hire SunMade that has roofers and solar installers under one roof. Bundling roofing and solar with one company means one crew, one schedule, and one point of contact.
HOW IT WORKS
How We Take You From Old Roof to Solar Roofing In Three Steps...
We Assess Your Roof
Our in-house team inspects your existing roof condition and confirms whether a metal roof replacement makes sense ahead of your solar install.
We Install Custom Metal Panels
Our licensed crews install custom-built metal roofing designed to handle solar mounting hardware and penetrations without compromising the roof's integrity, backed by a 40-year warranty.
We Add Solar On Top
The same SunMade® team installs your solar system directly onto the new roof, so there's no handoff, no separate warranty to track down, and no guesswork about who's responsible if something goes wrong later.
Lorraine's Metal Roof Transformation
From worn-out shingles to a beautiful new metal roof, Lorraine’s home in Prather has been completely transformed. SunMade® also installed a brand-new solar system and battery backup, giving her home the perfect combination of long-lasting protection, clean energy, and reliable backup power.
This project wasn’t just about improving curb appeal. It’s an investment in durability, energy independence, and peace of mind for decades to come.
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A Metal Roof With Solar That's Built to Last
40-Year Panel Warranty
Custom-built metal roofing panels backed by a 40-year warranty, so your roof is protected for as long as your solar system is expected to perform.
No Second Roof Replacement
Because the metal roof and solar system go in together and are built to matching lifespans, you avoid the cost and disruption of tearing off panels to replace an aging roof later.
One In-House Crew, Start to Finish
No subcontractors. The same licensed SunMade® team handles the roofing and the solar, so there's a single point of contact for both your 40-year metal roof warranty and your 25-year Solar Shield Warranty, not two companies pointing at each other if an issue comes up.
Not Sure Where to Start? Here's What to Know First
How do I know if my roof needs to be replaced?
Does installing solar panels damage my roof?
Is it normal to combine a new roof with a solar installation?
What's the difference between a metal roof and a traditional shingle roof when it comes to solar?
Common Questions While You're Comparing Options
Do I actually need a new roof before I install solar?
Not always. If your current roof is in good condition and has enough remaining life to match your solar system’s lifespan, you may not need a replacement. The issue comes up when a roof is already aging or has fewer years left than the solar panels going on top of it. Our in-house assessment tells you which situation you’re in before you commit to anything.
Is a metal roof worth the extra cost when I'm already paying for solar?
Will a metal roof affect how my solar panels are mounted or how they perform?
No. Custom metal roofing panels are specifically designed to support solar mounting hardware and penetrations without compromising the roof’s integrity or the panels’ performance. This is a core part of why SunMade® builds them this way rather than treating roofing and solar as separate, unrelated jobs.
What's the difference between hiring a roofer and a solar company separately versus bundling with SunMade?
Separate contractors mean separate warranties, separate schedules, and no single party responsible if a solar penetration causes a roof leak (or vice versa). Bundling with SunMade® means one crew and one company standing behind both your 40-year metal roof warranty and your 25-year Solar Shield Warranty, rather than two companies each pointing at the other.
Why Central Valley Homeowners Choose SunMade for Roofing + Solar
No Subcontractors, No Finger-Pointing
Every part of the job, roofing and solar, is handled by SunMade®'s own licensed team. If a question comes up two years from now about the roof or the panels, there's one company to call, not two companies each blaming the other.
The Only Local Diamond Certified® Solar Company in the Central Valley
SunMade® is the only Diamond Certified® solar contractor based in the Central Valley, a distinction earned through independent, ongoing performance ratings, not a one-time badge.
$0 Down Financing Available
A metal roof and solar system together is a bigger project than solar alone. SunMade offers flexible financing options that require zero upfront payment, so the roof replacement doesn't have to wait for the budget to catch up.
The Roof and the Warranty Are Built for the Same Lifespan
A 40-year warranty on the metal panels means you're not choosing between a roof that lasts and a roof that's affordable. It's built to outlast the solar investment sitting on top of it.
WHERE WE WORK
Metal Roofing + Solar in Fresno and Across the Central Valley
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FAQ
Have Any Questions?
How long does a custom metal roof from SunMade® last?
SunMade®’s custom-built metal roofing panels come with a 40-year warranty, designed to match the expected lifespan of the solar system installed on top of them.
Do I need to replace my roof before going solar?
Only if your current roof doesn’t have enough remaining life to match your solar system’s lifespan. SunMade®’s in-house team assesses your roof as part of the solar process and will tell you plainly if a replacement makes sense, without assuming you need one by default.
Can I add solar to an existing metal roof, or does it have to be installed together?
Does SunMade® use a specific brand of metal roofing?
SunMade® installs custom-built metal roofing panels backed by a 40-year warranty.
Is bundling a metal roof with solar more affordable than doing them separately?
Bundling avoids the cost of a second project (tearing off solar to replace an aging roof later) and keeps the roofing and solar warranties with a single company. SunMade® also offers $0 down financing to make the combined project accessible upfront.
Does SunMade® install metal roofing with solar outside of Fresno?
Yes. SunMade® is based in Fresno and also installs custom metal roofing and solar systems throughout the Central Valley, including Clovis, Visalia, Tulare, Bakersfield, Merced, and Madera.
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