The smart way to go solar with confidence
Your roof is the foundation of your solar energy system. Whether it's brand-new, in great condition, or needs repairs, National Solar gives you clear, honest, expert guidance to make sure your Oregon home is solar-ready.
Oregon roof & solar guidance · updated
Solar works on nearly any Oregon roof
Steep or flat — tile, metal, or shingle — your roof type affects the mounting method and cost. Here's what to know before you go solar.
Composition shingle
The most common Oregon roof and the most straightforward to mount on. Every penetration is flashed and sealed to stay fully watertight.
Tile roofs
Concrete and clay tile use specialized hooks and flashing. Our crews are trained to mount without cracking a single tile.
Metal roofs
Standing-seam metal is one of the best surfaces for solar — often mounted with clamps and no roof penetrations at all.
Flat & low-slope
Ballasted or tilted racking angles panels for maximum production on flat residential and commercial roofs.
Roof age matters
If your roof needs replacement within about 10 years, replace it first so you only pay to mount your panels once.
Not ideal? Go ground
Heavily shaded or aging roofs are a great fit for a ground-mounted array instead — no roof penetrations required.
Explore ground-mount solarGo solar right away — and protect your roof
If your roof is new or in good condition, installing solar is straightforward. Panels professionally installed by National Solar can even extend the life of your roof by shielding it from harsh UV rays and weather.
- Professionally installed by National Solar's own crews
- 10-year workmanship warranty included with every install
- New construction? We pre-wire your solar at the correct phase
- Panels help shield and extend the life of your roof
Roofing handled first, by dedicated experts
We've partnered with Greenlee Roofing, one of Central Oregon's leading roofing companies, to deliver a streamlined experience. Together we combine award-winning solar installation with dedicated roofing expertise so your system performs from day one, without compromise.
- Greenlee Roofing serves all of Central Oregon
- Roof inspection completed before your solar installation
- Bundle roofing + solar into one financing solution
- Outside Central Oregon? We'll refer a roofer we trust
Roof repairs or replacement? Meet Greenlee Roofing.
We've partnered with one of Central Oregon's leading roofing companies to give homeowners a better, more streamlined experience — award-winning solar paired with dedicated roofing expertise, so nothing about your system is a compromise.
Greenlee Roofing
Central Oregon's oldest family-owned roofing company — roofing since 1993.
- greenleeroofing.com
- (541) 316-9567
- hello@greenleeroofing.com
- Bend, Central Oregon
Family-owned since 1993
Central Oregon's oldest family-owned roofing company, with 30+ years and thousands of local homes served across Bend and beyond.
Quality, transferable warranties
Award-winning craftsmanship with competitive, transparent bids and transferable warranties that protect your home long term.
Roof-first, then solar
Greenlee inspects and repairs or replaces your roof before installation, so your National Solar system performs from day one.
"Their bid was competitive, their warranty was transferable, and their timing impeccable. I obtained a bid in one day and after signing they were out the following week and had the roof installed in three days."
"Outstanding from start to finish — thorough in explaining the process, professional, punctual, and the crew kept the job site extremely clean the entire time. Look no further if you want a quality job at a fair price."
"I know what fair pricing, good communication, and quality work looks like — Greenlee excels at all of these. Their roof install on my cabin was perfect."
In Central Oregon? Ask us about bundling your roof and solar.
One convenient financing solution can cover your Greenlee roofing project and your National Solar installation together. Outside Central Oregon? Call us — we'll refer a reputable roofer we trust.
10 yrs
of remaining roof life is the rule of thumb for replacing before solar
30+ yrs
Greenlee Roofing experience in Central Oregon — family-owned since 1993
1 payment
bundle your roof and solar project into a single financing solution
Is your Oregon roof ready for solar?
Tap any topic to learn how your roof's condition shapes the smartest path to going solar.
Schedule a free roof & solar inspection
We'll give you clear, unbiased guidance on whether your roof needs repairs, a replacement, or is ready to go solar today — with no pressure and no obligation.
A simple, no-pressure path to solar
We handle the permitting, design, utility paperwork, and inspections. You just decide when you are ready.
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We schedule your site visit
About 30 minutes to review your roof, electrical panel, and shading. No pressure, ever.
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Custom proposal
We design a system sized to your usage and include every incentive you qualify for.
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You decide
Review your exact numbers on your own timeline. We only move forward when you are ready.
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We handle everything
Permitting, design, utility interconnection, and inspections. Installation usually takes one day.
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