Interesting thought about green roofs, but doesn't the added weight become an issue in older buildings? I've managed a few properties where structural integrity limited roofing options... ever run into trouble with that?
Good point about older buildings—I ran into exactly that issue a couple years back. We had a client interested in a green roof for their vintage property, but after the structural engineer took a look, it was clear the existing framework wouldn't safely handle the extra load. Ended up going with a lighter reflective roofing material instead. Sometimes those older structures just weren't designed with modern roofing options in mind... always worth checking first to avoid headaches later.
Ran into something similar myself—wanted solar panels on our older home, but the roof structure just wasn't up to it. Good call getting it checked first, definitely saves headaches down the road. Sometimes modern solutions just don't mesh easily with vintage builds...
Had a similar issue with an older farmhouse last year, but honestly, it's not always that vintage builds can't handle modern upgrades. Sometimes it's just about reinforcing the structure—bit more work upfront, but worth it long-term if you're set on solar.
- Had a similar experience with an older property a couple of years back—reinforcing really did the trick.
- Agree it's not always about age, more about how you prep the structure. Older doesn't always mean weaker.
- Solar's definitely a solid move, especially long-term. Bit of hassle upfront but pays off (literally).
- Hang in there, sounds like you're on the right track...wild weather can be tough but doable with some patience.
