Reinstalls

Refer to the installation photos

• We have sections in the template that you can refer to.  

  • The Flashing AFTER SEALING (Must show a small piece of the flashing!):  section 

• The Skeleton Racking and Micros (Entire Array Pre-Panel Lay. Must be able to count each microinverter):  section  (You'll have to zoom in to see the mounts)

🔍 Step 1: Understand the Common Roof Materials

Asphalt Shingle

• Most common in U.S. homes

• Granular, layered appearance, rectangular tabs

• Easy to install on

Clay Tile

• Found in Southwest or Spanish-style homes

• Curved barrel or flat tile, usually orange/red

• Fragile

Concrete Tile

• Looks like clay but thicker/heavier

• Uniform, square/flat, may resemble stone

• Heavier than clay, also fragile

Metal Roof

• Modern or rural buildings

• Seam lines, standing seams, reflective or matte

• May require special clamps

Wood Shake/Shingle

• Rustic or older homes

• Irregular wood planks, gray/brown, rough

Slate

• Historic or upscale homes

• Flat, stone-like tiles, often dark

• Very fragile, heavy

TPO

• Commercial or flat homes

• White or gray, smooth membrane, seams visible

• Must use ballast or adhesive mounting

Torch Down / Modified Bitumen

• Another flat roof type

• Black or dark gray, gritty or rubbery

• Heat-welded or adhesive roofing

Synthetic

• Mimics other materials

• Hard to identify—could look like slate or shake but uniform

• Lightweight alternative to slate/shake

🖼️ Step 2: How to Identify the Roof Material

A. Site Survey/Install/Reroof photos:

• Texture: Asphalt is grainy; tile is slick and hollow; slate is cold and dense.

• Roof edge view: You can often see the tile overlap or shingle tabs at the rake/edge.
  
  
  

B. Satellite / Aerial Imagery (e.g. Google Maps, Nearmap):

• Color & Texture:

  • Asphalt = Blurry textured appearance

  • Metal = Glossy or matte with visible seams

  • Tile = Distinct rows or barrel shapes

• Region Clues: Clay tile is more likely in hot climates; TPO is more likely in commercial buildings.
  
  

🛠️ Step 3: Document & Use in Workflow

• Should be labeled clearly in the design  tab and notes

• Use Site Photos (this can be either from install photos, site survey photos, reroof photos.)
  
  

 Photo Examples:

Asphalt: