Our Cericade roof fortification secures your roof's longevity for up to 35 years and maintains your warranty for the life of your solar panels.
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Our technology secures your roof’s longevity of up to 35 years and maintains your roof warranty for the life of your solar panels
1. Assess Your Roof's Age and Condition Why It Matters: Most solar companies may not install solar panels if your roof is older than 12 years due to potential structural concerns and warranty issues.
2. Understand Roof Warranty Implications Why It Matters: Installing solar panels can sometimes void a roof’s warranty if not done correctly, leaving homeowners unprotected against potential damages.
Guardian’s Solution: Cericade not only protects your roof but also ensures that your warranty remains intact. This unique approach guarantees you 35 years of coverage, providing peace of mind with every solar installation.
3. Consider the Efficiency of Your Solar Installation Why It Matters: The efficiency of solar panels can be compromised if the roof is in poor condition or not suitable for installation.
Guardian’s Solution: By applying Cericade before installing solar panels, we enhance your roof’s durability and optimize the energy efficiency of your solar system, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.
4. Preparing for Solar Installation Why It Matters: A well-prepared roof is crucial for maximizing the lifespan and effectiveness of your solar panels.
Guardian’s Solution: Guardian prepares your roof with Cericade, which not only extends the roof’s life but also enhances its ability to support solar panels. This preparation process ensures your roof is optimized for solar without risking damage or inefficiency.
5. Financial Benefits and ROI Why It Matters: The return on investment (ROI) from solar energy can be significantly impacted by the initial conditions and ongoing maintenance of your roofing system.
Guardian’s Solution: With the dual benefits of solar energy savings and the extended lifespan provided by Cericade, Guardian maximizes your ROI. You save on energy bills and avoid frequent roofing repairs or replacements.
Whether you want to own your panels outright, finance your panels over time, or leave the ownership to us and pay a low monthly fee for access to solar savings, we’ve got you covered!
Pay cash and own your system outright to maximize your electricity savings
Finance your solar energy system with low monthly payments and no money down¹
Pay a low monthly fee for easy access to solar savings without the cost of investment
Customers who pay cash or finance their solar energy system have access to greater long-term savings and can leverage solar tax credits and incentives to offset the cost of their investment.
Customers who enter a Lease energy plan can access the benefits of solar without any upfront investment or ongoing solar maintenance costs.
At Guardian, we’re not just solar experts; we’re your partners in sustainable home improvement.
We understand that the foundation of a great solar system isn’t just about the solar panels but also about the roof that supports them.
That’s why we offer a comprehensive approach to solar installation that includes protecting your roof to maximize energy efficiency and make sure your roof outlasts solar life.
Our proprietary technology not only maximizes your energy savings but also ensures your roof is prepared to handle wind, hail, fire & water.
Experience the Guardian difference: where cutting-edge solar technology meets unmatched advanced roof protection.
There are many options when it comes to financing your solar energy system. Whether you want to pay with cash, loan, PPA, or lease, Guardian can help you break down payment options so you can make an informed decision.
To find the solar purchase or solar plan that best aligns with your goals, we’ll look at a variety of factors including your location, energy usage and rates, eligibility for incentives, and monthly savings forecast.
Where do you live? While the environmental benefits of solar panels are universal, the financial benefits depend largely on your location. Homeowners living in states with net metering programs, attractive solar credits, or high utility costs are best positioned to save money with solar.
For this reason, our solar purchase, lease, and PPA options are only available in select states, and offerings vary by state. Contact a Solar Advisor to find out which options are available in your area.
What are your short- and long-term financial goals? At Guardian, we start each project with a solar savings forecast. If your roof is highly shaded, or you live in an area with low electricity rates, your forecasted saving may be low (or even negative), in which case we don’t recommend solar installation. If, however, your home shows a positive savings forecast, you may have multiple options to choose from based on your location and financial goals. To find the option that best aligns with your short- and long-term goals, we’ll start with a short series of questions.
We can then map your monthly and 25-year savings by system size and solar purchase, lease, or PPA options. Note: Solar options vary by state.
How are electricity rates structured in your area? As a general rule, homeowners with high electricity rates have a greater opportunity to save money with solar. This is because every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity that is produced by your panels and used in your home offsets your grid electricity consumption by the same amount. The higher the cost per kWh, the more you’re positioned to save.
In areas with time-of-use rates, the cost of electricity is structured to increase during peak usage hours and decrease during low usage or off-peak hours. In this case, your savings potential will depend on when you consume electricity relative to both daylight hours (when your solar panels produce energy) and peak rate hours (when rates are the highest).
What about the electricity that is produced by your panels and not used in your home? This electricity flows back to the grid and may earn you credit toward your electricity bill. In areas with net metering or net billing programs, homeowners earn credits for the excess electricity produced. The rate and means by which homeowners are credited varies by utility provider and state. Connect with a Guardian Solar Advisor to learn more about solar rate programs in your area.
Do you have cash on hand? If not, what’s your credit score?* If you have cash on hand and want to maximize your potential for monthly and long-term savings, a cash purchase may be the way to go. Beyond the initial purchase costs, there are no monthly payments for the solar system—everything you save on your electricity bill goes directly to you. You also get to avoid loan fees or interest charges, reducing your total cost of investment.
But, sometimes short-term liquidity is preferred over long-term savings. If you’re looking to invest but prefer flexibility or cash liquidity, your credit score comes into play. Guardian has several loan offerings available, ranging from 7-24 year terms and 4.49-11.99% annual percentage rate (APR). Homeowners with high credit scores are typically eligible for more favorable terms.
If you prefer to avoid the responsibility of solar ownership, you may be eligible for a solar lease or Power Purchase Agreement. As with solar loans, your credit score (and location) will determine your eligibility. But unlike a solar loan, a high credit score does not yield better terms—rates are contingent on system size and location.
Are you eligible for solar tax credits and incentives?** Solar tax credits and incentives can significantly reduce your total cost of investment—making solar ownership a more accessible and attractive option for many homeowners. The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (RCEC), for example, allows eligible homeowners to deduct up to 30% of the cost of their solar panel installation from their federal income tax liability for the year of purchase. However, you must have sufficient tax liability to benefit from the credit. State, municipal, and utility credits may also be available.
Because solar tax credits and exemptions are designed to incentivize the purchase of solar energy systems, homeowners who opt for a solar lease or PPA plans (both considered “third-party ownership” plans) are not eligible for these incentives. However, your solar provider (the owner) may be eligible for tax credits and incentives and can choose to leverage these savings to offer low-cost PPA and lease plans, like we do here at Guardian.
Learn more about Solar Credits and Incentives, including eligibility and application requirements, in our Support Center.
How much energy can your solar panels produce? The performance of any solar energy system is dependent on your roof and location. Weather, temperature, daily sunlight, roof pitch, roof orientation, shading, and a host of other factors impact solar performance.
At Guardian, we use proprietary data and mapping software to calculate the solar potential of every square meter of your roof across every hour of the year. We know precisely where to place each panel and how much energy each panel can produce.
But how many panels do you need? To maximize your savings, we’ll look at your electricity consumption and rates relative to your solar costs and potential. In many cases, the system size best suited to maximize your savings will vary across solar lease and purchase offerings. Our solar advisors can help you weigh the options to determine which is right for you.
Do you live in an area with significant seasonal variations in solar performance? Most solar homeowners experience seasonal variations in solar performance due to changes in daylight, temperature, cloud cover, snowfall, weather, etc. Across the U.S., solar performance tends to be highest in the summer and lowest in the winter.
If you’re looking to buy a solar energy system, rest assured! Guardian factors these variations into your custom solar design and solar savings forecast. If, however, you’re interested in a solar lease or PPA, there’s more to consider. Homeowners living in areas with significant seasonal variations may want to go with a solar PPA, rather than a solar lease, as PPA payments are based on how much energy the solar system produces and thus emulate variations in seasonal performance.
Are you planning to sell your home? Whether you buy or lease your panels, Guardian has options available to simplify a transfer should you choose to sell your home.
Learn more about Selling a House with Solar Panels (Guide).
If so, how soon are you planning to sell your home? Generally speaking, the longer you own or lease a solar energy system, the greater your return on investment. However, solar panels may yield a positive return on investment even with a near-term sale. Here are some factors to consider.
To determine how a future sale might impact your return on investment, you’ll need to assess the total profits and costs of your solar energy system at the time of sale.
Guardian’s Solar Advisors can guide you through solar lease and purchase options to determine which, if any, make the most sense for you.
Talk to a Guardian solar expert about Cericade-protected solar — designed to outlast the panels, preserve your roof warranty, and maximize your long-term ROI.
