Owens Corning Shingle Warranties Under Solar Panels
Bulletin dated: January 27, 2020
Owens Corning distinguishes shingle manufacturing defects from solar equipment, mounting workmanship and solar-installation damage. Solar-panel removal and replacement are not included in the warranty response described by this bulletin
Owens Corning technical bulletin: Warranty Coverage of OC Shingles and Solar Panel Systems Technical Bulletin.
What this means for your roof
Owens Corning distinguishes shingle manufacturing defects from solar equipment, mounting workmanship and solar-installation damage. Solar-panel removal and replacement are not included in the warranty response described by this bulletin. Homeowners should identify the separate roofing and solar responsibilities.
A useful question for your contractor
Ask who pays for panel removal if roof work is needed and which contractor warrants the penetrations.
Ask for the answer to be tied to the actual roof condition and the exact product being installed. Keep the agreed repair or installation detail with your estimate and project photos.
Bulletin dated: January 27, 2020. The date shown identifies the manufacturer document used for this summary.
Read Owens Corning: Warranty Coverage of OC Shingles and Solar Panel Systems Technical Bulletin
This homeowner summary explains the cited bulletin. The complete manufacturer document and current product instructions govern the installation details. A requirement for one manufacturer or product should not be transferred to another without checking.