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TOPIC: I Have An Existing Metal Roof and Have A Question

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I have a Lustron home built around 1950 (here is link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lustron_house) It has procelain enameled steel tiles on the roof. The roof appears to be in good shape after 65 years although this year for the first time we had a problem with ice dams and leaks during our horrendous New England winter. I would like to have solar panels placed on the roof but the contractor is reluctant to put holes in such an old roof. I am debating whether I need a new roof. Is it possible I could have several years of continued use with the old roof without solar panels. Do you agree drilling holes for solar panels would not be a good idea.
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3/19/2015
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I agree that drilling holes in the porcelainized steel is not a good idea. Those roofs do last a long time. This was an especially bad winter for ice dams in your area. I suspect the roof has a number of years of life in it but that is hard to say sight unseen. Todd Miller
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Isaiah Industries, Inc.

3/20/2015
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