WHY ARE METAL ROOFS THE BEST PLATFORM FOR SOLAR?

#1. Metal Roofs will outlive solar panels lifespan. Metal roof paint finish warranty alone is 35 years.  This means that the paint itself will last longer than a typical ashpalt roof, with proper treatement, you metal roof will easily last you the rest of your life!Stamp and Leaf resized 600

#2. Metal roofs are heat resistant and will not pre maturely fail due to excessive heat when coupled with solar panels; asphalt shingles will. All asphalt manufactures will imediatelly void any shingle warranty when there is a solar panel system installed over the roof(We are GAF cerrtified installers CE 18207).

#3. Englert, the manufacturer of metal roofs has partnered with other solar manufacturers and now offers training to top any metal roofing contractors solar training. Why is this benefitial to you? ONE COMBINED WARRANTY.  This means instead of one warranty voiding another, if you use Leska to install your new roof you will have one warranty that will cover both!

#4. Metal roof are the only sytsem in which the solar atachement DOES NOT penetrate the roofing surface; all attachment points to the solar panels are through a patented anchor system that attaches to the metal roof seams, leaving your roof unpuctured!

#5. We also offer a solar sandwich system where we can generate ho twater from under the metal roof and this Sandwich actually cools the PV panels and increase performance of the solar panels.

S 5 attachement points

S-5 non penetrating attachement points

#6. We offer thin film and also Crystaline panels from multiple manufacture to best suit your individual needs

#7. Leska now offers Financing! However, we will not sell you a solar system at your expense; we are not desparate to sell you solar system if its not best fit.  We feel that you should have a roof that suits you, not a price that suits us.

#8. If you own slate or tile roof, we have specific system and, once again, a manufacture backed warranty that couples those roofing systems with the solar warranty.

 

Why use LESKA?

#1. Warranty

We offer fully integrated solar and roof package under one warranty.  This is all backed by the roof manufacturer and they have recentely partnered with solar manufacture

#2. Attachment system

Fully integrated attachement system penetration free= no Voided warranty

#3. Financing

We offer multiple finaicnung options. As we are fully aware, solar is awesome, but the upfront cost, even with incentives, are the biggest issue. We offer a special 18 months interest free finanicng and also offer long term financing at 6.9%. With this, you can START SAVING NOW

#4. Perfect Combo

Metal roofs are best candidates for solar, but we only install in if you get best yields and you have the right sun orientation etc.  To many people, better ROI is probably to replace windows etc. We are not desperate to sell you solar; we want you to be happy with your product!

#5.  Education

We believe in no pressure educational sale and thats why we offer so many unique products.  When it comes to your home, one size or model does not fit all.

#6. Other Solar Options

If you own slate roof we have fully integrated specific solar low profile system just for that. Same goes for tile roofs

Panel Orientation and Tilt (MD, DC, and VA)

panel orientation

solar panel tilt

Englert Solar Sandwich

Thin Film and Crystalline

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PRO:

-Lowest profile- adhere to metal panels at 3/16" thick and will bend with roof if color coordinated

-Comes in 9,5' & 18' lenght

-Produce better at low light and they are flexible.

Cons:

roughly 50% less wattage for same area.

Crystalline

Crystalline Panels

We carry Solar World, Schott and Mage Solar panels. Wattage of each panel from 230-255 watts. Mono or polycrystaline panels per customer desire.

All panels US made. 25 year performance warranty. Individually tested. Few panels carry current best production. -0+5 and also efficiency.

Pre packaged kits and also fully customizable kits available. Frames in silver or black.

 

The Solar Roadtrip

Solar 101 and physics behind this technology

Why Solar?

Energy Independence

With an appropriately sizes solar array, you could be supplying energy for anything from making coffe in the morning to running the high-draw appliances such as washers, dryers, or televisions.

Lower utility costs

Immediately upon connecting solar panels to your home's wiring, you will start to reap the benefits.  Energy that you would normally pay for you will now be getting from you own solar panels.  With a large enough array, you could even end up with your meter running backwards!  That would mean that the energy company would be paying you.

Green motivated

The majority of the energy that we depend on in our everyday life is supplied from either non-renewable or non-clean-burning materials.  With a clean, no-emission solar roof, you will effectively be reducing your home's carbon footprint.

Energy prices will keep rising

Right now, after a certain period of time you will save as much money on your energy bill as you spent on the installation. This is reffered to as your breakeven point.  As energy prices continue to rise - which they will -  that breakeven point will come sooner and sooner, so start saving now before they go up more!

Solar systems are expandable

If you put on a solar roof today and later you decide that you want to expand your solar system, you can do it very easily.  Expanding a solar roof is even easier than installing it (i.e. adding 10 new modules will be much cheaper than building a new system with 10 modules)

System Configurations & terminology

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Certifications & Credentials

 

Why choose us ?

 
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  • Family Owned & Operated
  • 3rd Generation Craftsmen
  • European Quality