Divided Sky Roofing & Solar is the one-stop-shop for any roofing need imaginable for the Austin, San Marcos and New Braunfels areas of Central Texas. With expertise in repairs, replacements, and solar shingle roofing, the company emphasizes cost-effectiveness and simplicity while treating every roof as if it were their own.
Divided Sky was one of the first companies in the state to contract with GAF Energy, an industry leader in solar shingles. Different from solar panels, solar shingles are lightweight shingles with built-in photovoltaic cells that replace the traditional asphalt or tar roof and protect your home from the elements.
“[GAF Energy] came out with the solar shingle this year, and it actually won 12 awards at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January for smart homes,” Divided Sky owner John Hardy said. “We’re looking at this as the future of where roofing is going, and we wanted to be out front.”
Hardy said there is no time like the present to switch to solar roofing—especially in today’s economy as the cost of energy and numbers on electric bills continue to rise.
“[Solar shingles] are eligible for federal tax credits, so there’s a 26% federal tax credit that you can apply toward your purchase that expires at the end of the year,” Hardy said, noting that there is also a 25 year bumper to bumper warranty that covers any leaks or damages to the shingles.
Rather than relying on the grid, solar shingles allow homeowners to harness the power of the sun to reduce monthly energy costs, sell unused electricity back to the grid for a profit for future use, and increase the home’s property value. Plus, 85% of all solar projects are financed with loans designed to keep your payments at or below your current monthly cost.
“Solar financing typically lowers the amount of payments you have each month,” Hardy said. “Put the equity back into your home and not the power company. Electric bills are like having a variable interest rate loan, versus solar financing is like having a low interest fixed loan.”
Hardy’s former career as an insurance adjuster made top-notch customer service a main priority for him at Divided Sky—meaning free inspections, expert advice on insurance claims, and financing options.
“I was an adjuster, so I trained everyone to look at the roof as an adjuster,” Hardy said. “If there’s damage, we’re going to let them know. If there’s no damage, we’re going to let them know.”
Roofs damaged by a storm, wind, hail, flying debris should be inspected right away to avoid hidden damages. If you suspect your home or business requires roof work, a quick inspection by a Divided Sky expert identifies the issue and expedites repair or replacement.
Whatever type of attention a roof requires, Divided Sky employees provide the highest level of service at the most affordable price and gladly work with clients who have insurance claims.
“We really try to find [employees] that are family-oriented people who want to treat everyone like their family,” Hardy said. “We try to keep that same mindset with our customers.”
Central Texas residents who are interested in solar shingles, roof repairs or replacements, or a free inspection from Divided Sky Roofing & Solar should visit their website at https://mydividedsky.com/ or call 512-995-7663 in the Austin area and 830-947-7663 for services in New Braunfels.
The above story was produced by Community Impact's Storytelling team with information solely provided by the local business as part of their "sponsored content" purchase through our advertising team. Our integrity promise to our readers is to clearly identify all CI Storytelling posts so they are separate from the content decided upon, researched and written by our journalism department.
