Q: I had solar panels put on my roof. But now for some reason, my roof has been damaged and needs work. So what do I do now?
A: Solar companies should always have a roof inspected before panels are mounted so that any repair work can be done in advance of the solar installation. On a flat roof, the solar installers can leave a space underneath the panels for work to be done. But with a pitched roof, any problems need to be fixed first. If you need repairs on a pitched roof, there will be a cost to take the panels down for reroofing and then putting them back up on the roof.
For more do-it-yourself tips, go to rosieonthehouse.com. An Arizona home building and remodeling industry expert for 25 years, Rosie Romero is the host of the syndicated Saturday morning Rosie on the House radio program, heard locally from 8-11 a.m. on KNST-AM (790) in Tucson and KGVY-AM (1080) and -FM (100.7) in Green Valley. Call 888-767-4348.
