How solar panels actually work
A clear, simple look at how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity in your Kansas home, from photons to inverters to 25-year lifespans.
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Practical guides on roof replacement, storm damage, insurance claims, solar, gutters, and protecting the most important system on your home. Written by the same Weddle team that has been on roofs across the Midwest and Rockies since 1999.
How to calculate the return on investment for solar panels
Step-by-step guide to solar ROI: system cost, payback period, and how rising utility rates boost long-term savings. See real examples.
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Are solar panels worth it? A real 2-year experience
A Manhattan, KS homeowner's real solar numbers after 2 years: net metering credits, an 8-year payback, and thousands saved yearly.
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How your roof affects the solar panel efficiency
Sun exposure, shade, pitch, layout, and roof condition all affect solar output. A roofing-first look at what drives solar panel efficiency.
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Call a roofer or your insurance company first after a storm?
Should you call a roofer or your insurer first after a storm? Learn why a roofing inspection first protects your claim and your wallet.
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Phil Richards joins Weddle & Sons as the Solar Sales Manager
Weddle & Sons welcomes Phil Richards, a 36-year Caterpillar veteran, as Solar Sales Manager to grow solar solutions in Manhattan, KS.
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Why we became certified Tesla Solar Roof installers
The story behind a Midwest roofing company's leap into Tesla's Solar Roof certified installer program, and what it means for homeowners today.
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Is Tesla Solar Roof durable?
Tesla Solar Roof tiles carry Class 3 hail and Class F wind ratings. See what that means for durability, warranty, and repairs in Midwest weather.
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Installing a Tesla Solar Roof
First certified Midwest Tesla Solar Roof installer shares how the process really works, durability in hail, and if your roof is a good fit.
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Creating a roofing company
From a 1998 farmhouse roofing job to a multi-state company—read the founder's story of how Weddle & Sons began and grew.
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