This Maidstone home had a legacy bolt-on solar array that caused persistent leaks and damp. The brief was to eliminate water ingress, renew the roof, and retain solar generation without increasing cost or complexity.
The existing panels sat above ageing tiles, with multiple penetrations and flashings creating weak points. Repairs had failed, so the only permanent fix was a full roof replacement with integrated solar.
Case Study Highlights: Maidstone
SolarTyle stripped the roof back to deck and installed an in-roof solar layout using SolarTyle tiles and FP McCann thin flat concrete tiles. A new breathable underlay and battens completed the build-up, while the existing battery and inverter were retained.
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Project Benefits
The integrated approach solved multiple issues at once:
- Persistent leaks eliminated through a full roof renewal
- Installed for under £20,000 with no added system complexity
- Existing battery and inverter retained
- Improved panel efficiency (approx. 22.5%)
- Clean, flush architectural finish with no bolt-on hardware
This project shows how integrated solar can replace failing systems with a single, durable roof solution that performs better and looks right.
