Sun Power
Growing Business Through Solar Panel Partnerships
by Marcus Dodson, Publisher
Want to build your business? Then dangle the lure of zero electric bills in front of homeowners. Start by collaborating with solar panel companies. Working together, roofing contractors can bring the reality of a new roof, solar panels, and saying farewell to energy bills to their customers. Here’s how Three Tree Roofing out of Kent, Washington made it happen.
The Ideal Customer
It started with a very motivated homeowner. Jacob Dryer decided that since he was replacing the aging cedar shake roof on his 1963 ranch-style home, he should invest in a composite roof. Plus, he wanted solar panels to reduce his energy costs. Dryer came up with what could be any roofer’s sale’s pitch.
“I did my research and believe the composite shake roof stays true to the home’s mid-century style,” said Dryer, “Along with the solar panels and awning, they’ll enhance my home’s value over time. In the long run I think this investment will have positive savings for me. In addition, the DaVinci® Select Shake was the most realistic-looking shake product available. The Aged Cedar color I selected is complementary to my house color. It definitely has improved the curb appeal.”
Bring on the Energy-Efficient Roof
To transform the old roof into his state-of-the-art energy-efficient roof, the Seattle resident relied on two companies. Sun Path Electric designed the system and installed the solar panels. Three Tree Roofing handled the DaVinci roofing installation.
“The DaVinci Select Shake is a very smart choice for this waterfront home,” said CJ McConaghy, co-owner of Three Tree Roofing. “The Lifetime Limited Material Warranty is outstanding and helps further secure his solar panel investment. Plus, this is a low maintenance roof that resists salt air, sea spray, high winds, and severe weather conditions. In addition, if technicians need to walk on the roof in the future to service either the skylights, awning, or solar panels, there won’t be a problem. This product is extremely durable. With real cedar that’s not the case. It would have become brittle and cracked over time. The composite shakes from DaVinci will easily stand up to service people walking on them for decades to come.”
Composite Roof Transformation Complete
According to McConaghy, DaVinci offers Cool Roof color options, for homeowners truly interested in reflecting heat and sunlight a way from the home. Plus, the durability of each product makes it ideal for compatibility with solar panels.
“Our dedicated technicians executed the installation perfectly by collaborating in advance with the Sun Path Electric team,” said McConaghy. “This way everything was done in a timely and effective manner without compromising our workmanship or the warranty. The final product is immaculate. Together, the new skylights and solar panels, highlighted by the DaVinci shakes, make this roof absolutely stunning. Another bonus is that the homeowner has stopped getting an electric bill.”
With both a new roof with Davinci Select Shake and solar panels, Dryer’s house is now powered up and protected against the Seattle weather. For roofing contractors interested in making their customers even happier, definitely consider partnering with solar panel companies to start making homeowners’ dreams come true.
