Early adopter of GAF Solar Roof (work subcontracted by Westshore Roofing)

I'm an GAF Solar Roof early adopter. Tesla wait time is too long so I picked GAF solar instead before NEM 3 hits California
Roofing Contractor Website: www.westshorer...

[@paulfowler3636]

Binh, Just want to say a big thank you for selecting my company, Westshore Roofing, Inc. for your new GAF Timberline Solar Roof. The production of your video is truly awesome. I love the blend of balance between showcasing the solar roof shingle product and the storytelling of it's installation on your home.

[@nerysalguero5268]

You have a gorgeous home Binh. We are very thankful for your hospitality during the installation of our GAF Energy Timberline Solar System with Westshore Roofing.

[@davidstewart1153]

I just started the GAF Solar Roof process in Colorado, maybe a couple of months to go. Thanks for the video while I wait impatiently for mine. Man, that is a lot of plywood. I hope I don't need plywood.

[@BinhPhanChannel]

I don’t remember but I believe you’ll need at least 3/4 inch. Ours was .5 inch

[@nerysalguero5268]

Hello David, you the deck needs to be a minimum thickness of 7/16" OSB or 15/32" plywood.

[@KnowWhereImGoin]

Patiently waiting for 'Friday' when they install the electrical components 😅 Perhaps there was a delay.

[@gabemiller9485]

How is the system operating? Any updates to share?

[@awesahmedkhan6268]

Can you please share some production data from the 6.5KW setup, also will be great if you can share your experience with the "Guaranteed Production" from GAF Energy.

[@justinjones6810]

As far as energy production how has your roof done I would love a update video telling us about how much energy it has generated and what are your thoughts about likes and dislikes

[@FryTvNow]

Thanks for showing the specs on the solar shingles,, I would love to has some for my solar projects,, its will only take two shingles to charge a 12 volt battery with a PWM charge controller ✌👍🍟📺👀🧂

[@ppcorrea1]

We are also early adopters but in the Austin Area, and also ran into issues. Energy Production seems to be well below promised in the GAF proposal and unfortunately GAF does not know why.

[@justinjones6810]

Do you have trees in your yard if so it could be causing the panels to be in the shade and not producing electricity

[@sirlesliechao]

That's disappointing. I was just thinking that they might be a solid choice. They're building a huge plant in Georgetown. Hopefully you can work out all those issues!

[@soniam2602]

Jose Correa, how is your roof production? Have those issues been sorted out ? I am considering a GAF solar roof too.

[@gerrygreen3832]

Binh: Thanks for sharing. Just FYI, it is pronounced "G-A-F" (pronounce each of the 3 letters). Not pronounced like a single word (sounding like "gaffe" - kind of ironic :) ).

[@andremcamara3120]

Binh I just watched this Video and was looking for your follow up video. It has been 4 months and nothing yet. Hope you are well and am looking forward to the follow up video on the GAF Timberline Solar single installation

[@BinhPhanChannel]

We have been busy with work and kids. I promise we'll have one up shortly

[@johnlonappan7945]

Hello , Binh , Mind sharing the most latest updates on your experience with GAF Solar ? ; I am considering the same , so trying to get realtime experience please , any input is really appreciated .

[@davidstewart1153]

I can tell you my experience so far in Colorado. I also had new siding, which they did first at the end of July. Then the shingle installation a week later, to the point you see in this video. Electrical installation was this week, mid-September. They tied all the groups of shingles together and ran conduit to two inverters, then a combiner box, shutoff switch and into the main panel. They added a few more small black boxes to the roof. Conduit that runs along the shingles (not much) is painted dark. Everything was tested but still off. Next, I'm waiting for a city permit inspection and utility inspection. I also will get a battery, arranged locally. GAF Solar didn't seem to have their battery program ready by July. Delays seem typical of all installations.

[@vxphan2601]

Hello! What is the warranty duration of the solar shingles and what is the max wind load the stringless can take? At lastly, how much it cost per kilowatt?

[@onetruss]

25 years I believe

[@ArmandoPerezContractor]

Hi I would like to know how much was those solar shinglse per square

[@RandomNamedOne]

Where is the follow on of this project? Did you cutover? Did they run all the wiring inside the attack? I hate the bulk look of the current panel installs.

[@BinhPhanChannel]

We ran into some issue. But will definitely share a follow up once it starts working again.

[@HuenemeSoCal]

@@BinhPhanChannel what were the issues? I'm considering this system and contractor as well.

[@ppcorrea1]

@@HuenemeSoCal In my case we had multiple issues with GAF electricians (damage to the panels and shingles, incorrect wiring, ground faults, defective inverter that had to be replaced). Most troubling is the fact that even after all the issues were supposedly fixed, system generates just 80% of what was expected and GAF doesn't seem to know why. At this point I say I paid more for a system that performs worse than other alternatives.

[@yizhu7639]

The roof color looks nice! Which color did you choice for non-solar shingles ? charcoal, weathered wood plus or birch wood plus?

[@BinhPhanChannel]

Thank you. We selected charcoal

[@davidj736]

Binh, considering this in the future. What was the reason you had to only 6Kw, lack of space?

[@BinhPhanChannel]

This is 115% over my last usage consumption

[@AndrewWang888]

Hi Binh. What happened with the issues you had, and is your solar working now?

[@BinhPhanChannel]

Hi Andrew, it got resolved. It was because they didn't wire it properly. It was an easy fix - Thank God!

[@AndrewWang888]

@@BinhPhanChannel That’s great to hear. I think traditional panels generate more power and the GAF shingles may not make sense for me.

[@lbccracker2471]

Maybe this looks better than solar panels, but not by much. Nicely done video. I am grinding my way through the difficult Tesla solar roof process and the aesthetics for me are as important as the solar energy savings. Would assume GAF will have a similar look roof at some point in the future.

[@BinhPhanChannel]

Yeah. I am not a fan of Tesla customer service. I have 2 friends 1 had issues with roof leak. GAF Energy is local in San Jose, CA so I have the peace of mind that if anything it could easier to give them a ring. Also as early adopter there is a great warranty on this roof and product.

[@lbccracker2471]

@@BinhPhanChannel Yep, no sugar coating Tesla's lack of customer service, lack of information and unknown installation time frames. Finished solar roofs are gorgeous compared to solar panels imho, but definitely need extreme patience and actively advocate for your own project.