Coming soon: Agape Roofing to offer solar shingle installation

One of the hottest recent innovations in renewable energy has been the introduction of solar shingles. Compared with traditional rooftop solar panels, solar shingles offer several big advantages:

Cost Savings

With traditional rooftop panels, there is one complete structure for the roof, and a separate structure for the panels. In comparison, solar shingles use the existing rafters and decking for their support structure, saving substantially on framework materials.

Where solar shingles really “shine” is when a re-roof is required. Then, the process of installing the solar shingles is more or less equal to the cost of installing traditional shingles, so the labor cost of solar installation is almost completely erased.

An additional advantage is that you won’t need a crew of solar panel installers walking around on your shingles, causing wear and risking damage.

Improved Appearance

Traditional solar panels protrude above the level of the roof, typically six to twelve inches at the bottom and a couple of feet at the top. This makes them quite visible from the curb. Solar shingles, on the other hand, lie flat on the roof and with most roof pitches are invisible from the curb. For this reason, many homeowners associations prefer that members use solar shingles instead of rooftop panels.

Reduced Wind & Weight Loads

Because traditional panels protrude above the roof, they tend to catch the wind. Solar shingles, of course, offer no more wind resistance than ordinary shingles. In a severe wind storm this can mean the difference between major damage and little or no effect.


Also, the weight of traditional panels counts against the total load your roof can support, effectively reducing the snow load that can be safely carried.

Agape Roofing’s Certifications and Associations


To ensure expert quality, Agape’s Karl has received training from Solar Energy International and attained their certification.


Agape Roofing is also a member of the Colorado Solar Energy Industry Association (COSEIA).