Solar Roofing Shingles in Colorado:
Roof and Power in One
One system that sheds hail and makes electricity. We'll walk you through how solar shingles work, where they beat panels, and when the timing actually makes sense.
Understand What Solar Shingles Actually Are
Solar roofing shingles do two jobs at once: they protect your Colorado home the way a traditional roof does, and they generate electricity while they're at it. The photovoltaic cells are built into the shingle itself. No racks. No panels bolted over the top. The roof is the power system.
We're expanding into solar shingles at Verity because homeowners keep asking us a fair question: if I'm replacing my roof anyway, why would I mount panels on top of brand-new shingles?
That instinct is exactly right. Solar shingles pair naturally with a residential roof replacement, because the whole system goes on in one project. The honest starting point is the same one we use for every roof we touch: a free roof inspection to find out how much life your current roof has left. And if the combined project feels like a big bite, financing options are available.
Solar shingles aren't right for every home. Heavy shade, a tight or complicated roofline, or a roof with years of life left can all tip the decision the other way. If that's your house, we'll tell you. We'd rather lose a sale than sell you the wrong roof.
Compare Solar Shingles and Rack-Mounted Panels
Neither one wins across the board. The right choice depends on your roof's age, your roofline, and what you want the finished house to look like.
| Consideration | Solar Shingles | Rack-Mounted Panels |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | Low profile. They sit flush with the roofline and read as part of the roof, not equipment on it. | Visible frames, racking, and conduit. Some homeowners never notice. Others never stop noticing. |
| Roof penetrations | Installed as the roof system itself, so there's no separate racking anchored through finished shingles. | Mounts bolt through the roofing into the framing. Flashed correctly they perform fine, but every penetration is one more detail that has to be done right. |
| Replacement timing | Roof and power go on together and age on the same clock. One project, one crew, one system to keep track of. | If the roof wears out before the array does, the panels come off and go back on, which adds cost and coordination to a future replacement. |
| Best fit | Homes that are due for a roof replacement, or new construction. | Healthy roofs with plenty of life left that you don't want to replace yet. |
That last row matters most. It's why we tell homeowners the smartest time to look at solar shingles is when a roof replacement is already on the table.
Plan Solar Around Your Roof Replacement
Why replacement day is the right day
You're already paying for tear-off, underlayment, flashing, and labor. Folding solar into that same project means one decision instead of two, and no risk of paying to pull equipment off a roof that fails early.
There's a Colorado angle here too. Our sun is strong at this altitude, and it shows up most of the year. The same UV that fades siding and cooks asphalt can be put to work instead. But that sun travels with hail and wind, so the roofing side of a solar roof matters just as much as the electrical side. We're roofers first. That's the lens we bring.
If you're not sure where your roof stands, start with an inspection. A healthy roof means you can plan solar for the replacement that's still down the road. A failing one means you've just found the perfect window.
See If Your Home Is a Good Candidate
Run down this list before you fall in love with the idea.
- Your roof is nearing the end of its life, or you're planning a replacement or a new build
- Your roof gets strong, mostly unshaded sun for a good stretch of the day
- Your roofline has enough clean, well-oriented surface to work with
- You care how the finished roof looks from the street
- You'd rather own one system than a roof and a separate array aging on different schedules
Check most of those boxes? Let's talk. Miss a few? Still worth a conversation, because rack-mounted panels on your current roof, or simply an impact-resistant replacement, might serve you better. We'll tell you which, plainly.
Thinking about selling in a few years? Bring that up in the consultation. How long you plan to stay in the home changes which option makes sense, and it's a detail a lot of solar salespeople skip right past.
Start With a Conversation, Not a Contract
- Schedule a free consultation
Reach us through our contact page or call 303-500-1667. Tell us where you are in the process, even if it's just curiosity.
- Get an honest roof assessment
We inspect the roof you have: age, condition, orientation, shade, remaining life. If solar shingles don't fit your home, you'll hear it from us first.
- Review your options side by side
Shingles, panels, or a standard replacement. We lay out the trade-offs in plain English and walk through financing if you'd like to spread out the cost.
- One installation, one point of contact
Roof and solar go on as a single project, and you'll know exactly who to call from first shingle to final walkthrough.
And there's never a hard sell at the end. Take what you learn home, sleep on it, and call when you've decided. The sun isn't going anywhere.
Get Straight Answers About Solar Shingles
Do solar roofing shingles hold up to Colorado hail?
Solar shingles are built and tested as roofing products, but no roof is hail-proof. In your consultation we'll go over how the specific product handles impact and what the manufacturer covers. After any major storm, get an inspection no matter what's on your roof.
Should I wait until I need a new roof to add solar shingles?
Usually, yes. Solar shingles replace your roofing, so installing them over a roof with years of life left means buying roofing you didn't need yet. If a replacement is already on the horizon, that's your window. We'll give you an honest read on your roof's remaining life at no cost.
Are solar shingles better than rack-mounted panels?
Neither wins across the board. Shingles look cleaner and combine roof and power in one system installed at the same time. Panels can be added to a healthy existing roof without replacing it. Your roof's age, shape, and sun exposure decide which one fits your home.
What does a solar shingle roof cost?
It depends on roof size, complexity, and the system you choose, so we won't quote numbers before we've seen your home. After an inspection we'll put real figures in front of you, and financing is available if you'd rather spread the cost out.