Not panels on a roof — a roof that is solar. Tesla Solar Roof replaces your entire roofing surface with tempered glass tiles that generate clean energy from sunlight, with no visible hardware bolted on top.
Solar glass tiles and non-solar steel tiles work together to cover your roof and power your home, paired with Tesla Powerwall for storage and backup.
Class 4 Hailstone Rating (Best in Class) · Class F Wind Rating (Tested at 191 mph) · Class A Fire Rating (Best in Class) · CA Cool Roof Compliant. Built to last decades.
Tesla backs the Solar Roof with a 25-year comprehensive warranty covering power, weatherization, and product — one of the strongest in the industry.
NY and CT homeowners may qualify for the federal ITC (30%), NYSERDA programs, and CT RRES incentives that can substantially offset the total investment.
If your roof is in good shape and you're looking for a clean, high-performance solar solution without a full roof replacement, Tesla Solar Panels deliver industry-leading efficiency at a lower upfront cost.
Tesla's solar panels use a low-profile, all-black aesthetic that blends cleanly with your existing roof, avoiding the bulk of older panel designs.
Tesla panels are engineered for maximum energy production per square foot, optimized for the roof orientations and sun angles common in New York and Connecticut.
Every panel installation can be paired with Tesla Powerwall battery storage — keeping your home running through outages and grid disruptions.
For homeowners whose roof has meaningful life remaining, panels are the fastest path to energy independence at a lower total cost than a full roof replacement.
Your solar system is only as resilient as the storage behind it. Powerwall 3 is Tesla's most powerful home battery yet — built to keep your home running through outages, reduce your dependence on the grid, and make every kilowatt your roof generates count.
Enough to power the essentials through a full night or a multi-day outage when paired with solar — lights, refrigerator, charging, and more.
Powerwall 3 detects a grid outage in a fraction of a second and automatically switches your home to battery power — no generator, no manual switchover.
Powerwall 3 includes a built-in solar inverter, simplifying the system and reducing points of failure. One unit does the job that used to require two.
We include Powerwall with every Tesla Solar Roof we install. Energy independence isn't an upsell — it's the point of the whole system.
Legacy Custom Solar is a division of Legacy Custom Builders — a 15-year premium residential construction firm serving Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Every solar installation is backed by that depth of structural and roofing expertise.
Slate, metal standing seam, cedar shake, architectural shingles — complex rooflines and custom work are our specialty, not an exception.
Before any solar system goes on a roof, we assess and address the structure beneath it. Proper decking, flashing, and load distribution aren't optional.
New construction, additions, major renovations — the Legacy Custom Builders team has done it all. Solar is one part of what this crew is capable of.
Fully licensed general contractors in New York and Connecticut, with OSHA 30 certification and active insurance coverage on every job.
| Tesla Solar Roof | Tesla Solar Panels | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Homeowners replacing their roof | Homeowners with a newer roof |
| Replaces existing roof | Yes — complete replacement | No — installs on top |
| Visible hardware | None — fully integrated | Panels visible from ground |
| Warranty | 25 years (power + weatherization) | 25 years (power) |
| Powerwall compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Federal ITC (30%) | Yes | Yes |
| NY & CT incentives | Yes (NYSERDA, CT RRES) | Yes (NYSERDA, CT RRES) |
Not sure which fits your situation? Let's talk it through. →
We'll look at your home, your roof, and your energy goals — and tell you honestly which solution makes the most sense. No pressure. Just real numbers.