Frequently Asked Questions

As long as the system is operating properly and there is sufficient sunlight, the system turns on and off automatically each day. Please refer to your inverter manufacturer’s manual for more information.

The PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles require daylight to generate electricity. At night, they will be offline, and your home will
use electricity from your local utility.

Yes. PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles continue to work on cloudy days, but may produce less electricity depending on the thickness of the cloud cover.

We do not recommend attempting to remove snow from your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles. Getting on your roof while it is covered in snow (or being on a ladder) can be very dangerous. The snow covering the shingles will typically melt quicker than the rest of your roof, exposing the surface to the sun and allowing your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles to return to normal operation.

For safety reasons, grid-tied solar systems are not permitted to function during a utility grid power outage. The inverter has controls that shut down the system in the event of a power outage.

Because PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles double as both a roofing material and an electricity producing solar device, we have put them through extensive performance analysis. Rigorous testing under simulations of hail, torrential rain, high winds and other harsh weather conditions has proven that the PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles meet building code requirements for a weather-durable roofing material. The PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles are certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and are recognized by the International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Service as an approved building material. They meet or exceed stringent international
standards.

Yes. All PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles come with a limited manufacturer’s warranty. Your warranty information will be provided to you by your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak Professional and will likely include information on other system component warranties as well.

If you have any questions please reach out to us.

We recommend that you contact a local landscaping company or tree maintenance service to assist you in the removal of any growth that shades your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak solar shingles.

Please contact your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak Professional with any additional questions.

In the event that you are unable to reach your PowerHouse 3.0 by Red Oak Professional, we will try to answer any questions and connect you with another Professional who can help you. Please reach out to Red Oak at 719-644-6960 or info@myredoak.com for assistance.

Some of the small and simple roofing tasks can be managed by DIY homeowners, but for detailed and extensive repairing and replacement processes, experienced professionals with thorough expertise are required.

The roof can wear out due to the following reasons: 

• Direct sun exposure
• Algae growing on the roof
• Severe weather conditions, etc.

No, it’s not the case, as hail storm behaves differently within the same locality. Also, the damage done via hail storm depends upon the age of the roof.

If you see any sign of water damage, it may require replacement.

Your decision should depend on the following factors: 

• Cost
• Durability
• Material 

An average roofing system can last for almost 20 years.

Our services include:

1: Thermal Camera Inspection

2: Attic Insulation Inspection

2: Crawlspace/Basement Inspection

It depends on the following things:

• Market cost
• Project size
• Involved materials
• House’s architecture
• Contractor involved

It is not necessary to replace it altogether, as it depends on the amount of damage done. If it’s minimum, only repairing would be required. But if the damage is huge, it might need a complete replacement.