Why Solar Roofing Is the Smartest Investment for Your Home

Solar Roofing (I.e., where the shingles ARE the solar photovoltaic cells) is our flagship product. Sun Vault Roofing is a local roofing company based in Madison, Wisconsin, and we provide all the services you would expect from a roofing contractor, including asphalt shingle roof replacement, roof repair in Madison and nearby communities, roof cleaning, maintenance, gutter upkeep, and rooftop snow removal. Check out our Services page to see a full list of roofing and solar roofing services we offer.

CertainTeed's Solstice Shingle is our primary solar roofing product in Wisconsin. It offers a groundbreaking alternative to rack-mounted solar panels, merging the advantages of traditional asphalt shingles with clean energy production. This state-of-the-art solar roofing system integrates solar technology directly into your roof, providing low-profile solar shingles that enhance curb appeal while delivering reliable, sustainable energy.

For conventional asphalt roofs we generally suggest and use products in CertainTeed Landmark (Class 3) or NorthGate ClimateFlex (Class 4) lines, depending on the needs of the specific home and customer.

Yes. As a SELECT ShingleMaster™ contractor, we offer CertainTeed’s top-tier warranties—including up to 50 years of coverage on materials, labor, tear-off, and disposal. Solar components are also covered for 25 years with 80% production guarantees.

We remain your point of contact after installation, but your warranty is directly with our manufacturer, CertainTeed, so you’re protected even if we’re not around. They’ll locate a certified contractor if service is ever needed.

Yes! While solar roofing is our flagship product and deepest passion, we recognize some people just want a high-quality asphalt roof. We install traditional asphalt shingle roofs throughout southern Wisconsin and generally recommend products from CertainTeed's Landmark or NorthGate ClimateFlex line for asphalt shingle installation. If you are not ready for solar yet, we can still install a durable, solar-ready asphalt roof that protects your home.

We don’t, and there’s a good reason. In Wisconsin, the cost of a metal roof can be two to three times higher than a comparable asphalt shingle roof. When you look at long-term value, our experience and our metal vs asphalt cost analysis show that high-quality asphalt roofs win out, even if they are replaced more than once. Wisconsin weather is hard on every roof, so we focus on premium asphalt roofing, with the option to upgrade to solar shingles, to give most homeowners the best combination of performance, cost, and curb appeal. Read more about why asphalt is the better option for Wisconsin homeowners.