Installing Solar Panels on a Tile Roof in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

SunBeam Innovations never drills directly through your beautiful tiles (a practice that almost guarantees leaks in a snowy climate). Instead, we use a highly sophisticated tile replacement mounting system. We carefully remove the specific tile where the mount will go, secure the heavy-duty lag bolt and flashing directly into the roof rafter, and then place a specialized metal replacement tile over the mount. This metal tile mimics the exact shape of your existing tiles while providing a totally waterproof seal against melting snow.

Our installation crews are specifically trained in navigating delicate tile roofs. We distribute weight carefully and keep replacement tiles on hand during the installation process so that if a pre-existing brittle tile does happen to crack, it is swapped out immediately.

Because tile roofs are chosen for their visual appeal, we ensure the solar array matches that premium look. Our low-profile racking systems and all-black Tier-1 panels integrate seamlessly with the elegant design of your concrete tiles.