Solar
When solar battery storage makes sense for homeowners
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how pairing solar panels with battery systems can improve resilience, efficiency and long-term energy planning. As residential solar adoption accelerates, companies like O’Donnell Solar Co are seeing homeowners move beyond the initial decision to install panels and confront a more nuanced question: whether ...
Top April articles: Donations, thatching, accessories and more
By Emma Peterson. Check out the top articles on AskARoofer from April 2026! At the end of each month, the AskARoofer™ (AAR) team looks back at the articles we published that month to see what our readers were most interested in! This month, our top-read list featured stories of giving ...
Debunking common myths about solar energy
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding the realities of solar power can help homeowners make informed decisions about energy costs, reliability and roof compatibility. Solar energy is becoming a more visible part of residential construction and roofing discussions across the United States. As homeowners explore ways to lower energy costs and improve ...
The rise of prepaid solar PPAs
By Mohammed Abdalla, Good Faith Energy. Take a look at how prepaid Power Purchase Agreements work and why developers and buyers are turning to them across the Texas market. Organizations across Texas are increasingly turning to prepaid Power Purchase Agreements (prepaid PPAs) as a strategic way to access renewable energy ...
Put your faith in a trusted commercial solar partner
By Jenny Yu. Good Faith Energy highlights roof inspections, ongoing maintenance and premium equipment to the success and longevity of a solar panel system. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer™ Podcast, Lauren White spoke with Mitch Sargent, senior commercial account executive at Good Faith Energy, about the expanding role ...
Solar savings move into sharper focus
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at the long-term savings of solar and CertainTeed’s response to rising demand from homeowners. CertainTeed has entered the conversation about residential solar as homeowners weigh whether renewable power can genuinely cut long-term energy costs. With electricity rates continuing to rise across many regions, interest ...
Solar design tools bring clarity to attic cooling decisions
By Jesse Sanchez. A new interactive platform is reshaping how homeowners and contractors approach solar attic ventilation from selection through installation. In a market shaped by energy efficiency and home automation, Attic Breeze is strengthening its position with solar-powered attic fans and a digital design experience that puts decision-making directly ...
Why a cooler attic could be the smartest upgrade
By Jesse Sanchez. From lower energy bills to longer-lasting shingles, solar-powered attic ventilation is reshaping how roofers think about home performance. Attic Breeze has built its reputation around a simple idea that many homeowners and contractors still underestimate: what happens in the attic directly impacts the performance of the entire ...
Fast, reliable roofing advice
By Emma Peterson. The AskARoofer Minisode series is perfect for home and business owners looking for bite-sized insights into their roof. For many home and business owners, their roof is a bit of mystery. We all know that we want one above our head, but the details can be ...
Smarter roofing starts with smart calculators
By Jesse Sanchez Instant Roofer’s free AI-powered tools bring speed, clarity and confidence to every type of roofing project. Roof replacements can feel overwhelming, especially when the costs vary wildly depending on the material, labor and region. That’s where Instant Roofer comes in. This U.S.-based roofing tech company has developed ...
