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Your property’s kerb appeal creates a first impression for neighbours, guests, and passers-by. Unsurprisingly, then, you’ve probably taken a fair amount of time tackling outdoor home improvements like re-grouting and roof tile repair.
But, what if you’re also interested in solar panels? These key pieces of kit are now becoming staple features of countless UK homes. Unfortunately, solar panel installations could also completely undermine your existing efforts at attractive kerb appeal.
After all, these are hefty pieces of kit, and putting them in prime position on your roof can undeniably impact home appearances. Luckily, there are ways to make solar panels look every bit as attractive as you would like your home to be, and we’re going to consider the top options here.
Consider Positioning
Talking to a solar panel installer about panel positioning is one of the best ways to stop this addition from impacting your home’s appearance. It is worth positioning your panels in a prime area for optimal sunlight but, where possible, installation on the back of your roof can look incredibly subtle.
Equally, thinking about focuses like symmetry and shape will help to ensure smooth and seamless solar panel appearances. Namely, it pays to ensure that solar panels line up with your roof edges to avoid unsightly hangovers, and also that you utilize shaping to make your panels look like a natural part of your roof.
Play Around With Colour
While black is a traditional solar panel colour that tends to work well on most homes, it isn’t the only option. It’s also possible to invest in blue or even transparent panels depending on your preferences.
While playing around with colour won’t necessarily change the overall appearance of your panels, it can make this addition more of a bold design choice in itself. For instance, blue solar panels can look striking against a terracotta or brick-style roof. Alternatively, if you prefer to go for a subtle impact, why not pair your slate or black roof tiles with a black panel that blends in perfectly and barely draws any notice?
Incorporate Add-On Accessories
Solar panel accessories provide a great chance to have fun and ensure that solar panels fully match your preferred home style. These can also improve the appearance of your panels themselves, turning what could be an unsightly addition into an attractive extra element to your home’s kerb appeal.
Invisible mounting systems are perhaps the most obvious option, and make it possible to seamlessly raise solar panels from your roof for a striking, more efficient installation, even if your panels aren’t in prime position for privacy purposes. Equally, it’s possible to invest in attic runs that minimise the appearance of solar panel wiring, and guards that can reduce the risk of unsightly panel issues like leaf debris and bird droppings.
Whoever said solar panels would ruin the appearance of your home clearly hadn’t tried these top tips for ensuring attractive installations no matter what!
