Before you install solar panels, there’s one critical question every Arizona homeowner should ask:
“How old is your roof?”
In this post, we’ll walk you through a recent project on Jason’s home in Gilbert, AZ – where we replaced the underlayment of a 22-year-old tile roof to prepare for solar installation and battery backup.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why underlayment replacement is key before going solar
- What goes into a full re-roof on an aging home
- How True Power AZ handles roof + solar as one seamless process
- Why now is the right time to take advantage of tax credits
Why Your Roof Matters Before Going Solar
If your roof is over 18-20 years old, installing solar without addressing the underlying structure could cost you more in the long run.
Most Arizona homes use traditional tile roofing, which relies on a waterproof underlayment beneath the tiles. Over time – especially in extreme desert heat – that paper becomes brittle and fails. Even if your tiles look fine, the barrier protecting your home may be long past its lifespan.
Before going solar, it’s crucial to inspect (and if needed, replace) that underlayment, because once the panels go up, accessing the roof gets a lot more complicated.
Watch: Why We Re-Roofed Before Installing Solar
Jason shares why his own 22-year-old roof needed a full underlayment replacement – and how True Power’s team handled everything in one streamlined project.
“We do tile, metal, comp shingle, foam, flat roofs, you name it. If your roof is nearing 20 years old, it’s time to take a look before you go solar.” – Jason, True Power AZ
What Makes True Power Different?
Arizona homeowners trust us because we handle roofing and solar under one roof – not two different companies pointing fingers.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Full Roofing + Solar Integration: One team handles it all – re-roofing, solar design, install, and battery backup.
- Proven Experience: 17+ years of roofing in Arizona with full-time in-house crews.
- No Shortcuts: We fully replace flashings, vents, underlayment, and broken tiles – not just the bare minimum.
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Backed by multiple ROC licenses and our TrueBuilt Roofing partnership.
Whether you have tile, shingle, foam, or flat roofing, we can rebuild your system and install solar in one coordinated project.
Why Act Now? Maximize Your Solar Tax Credit
This project was done in part to take advantage of federal solar tax credits before they expire or begin to phase out. When you combine a roof replacement with a solar installation, you may be eligible for significant savings – but timing is everything.
If your roof is 18-25 years old and you’ve been considering solar, now’s the perfect time to act.
Ready to Get Started? Contact True Power Solar Today
At True Power AZ, we can inspect your roof, rebuild your underlayment (if needed), and install a solar + battery system designed to last. Call (480) 925-9995 or contact us here to schedule your appointment today.
Get your roof ready, your solar installed, and your energy bills down – all with one trusted local team.
