Poulsbo Garage Roof Replacement & CertainTeed Solstice Solar
Pinnacle Roofing Professionals recently completed this Poulsbo, WA garage roof replacement, pairing a durable CertainTeed Northgate shingle roof with a high-efficiency CertainTeed Solstice solar system. The result is a clean, weather-tight roof that also generates clean energy for the property.
Because both the roofing and solar products came from CertainTeed, the homeowner qualified for the CertainTeed Solar Gold warranty — an enhanced protection package available only when CertainTeed shingles and CertainTeed solar panels are installed together. Pinnacle Roofing Professionals is the only CertainTeed Solar Master Pro in Washington State, making projects like this possible.
Project Overview
Location: Poulsbo, Washington
Roofing Material: CertainTeed Northgate Shingles
Solar Panels: CertainTeed Solstice 450-Watt Modules
Inverter System: Enphase IQ8HC Microinverters
Racking: Iron Ridge XR 100 at 48″ On-Center
Project Type: Residential Garage Roof Replacement with Solar Installation
Contractor: Pinnacle Roofing Professionals, LLC
CertainTeed Northgate Shingles in Poulsbo
For this Poulsbo garage, we installed CertainTeed Northgate shingles, a high-performance asphalt shingle built to handle the Pacific Northwest’s wet, windy climate. Northgate shingles are engineered with SBS-modified asphalt for improved flexibility, impact resistance, and long-term sealing performance — important qualities for any roof in Western Washington.
Choosing Northgate for the roof deck also unlocked the homeowner’s eligibility for the CertainTeed Solar Gold warranty, which covers both the roofing and solar components under one comprehensive manufacturer-backed program.
CertainTeed Solstice Solar System Specifications
The solar array features CertainTeed Solstice 450-watt modules paired with Enphase IQ8HC microinverters. This combination gives the system panel-level optimization, rapid shutdown compliance, and strong performance even when part of the roof is shaded.
The racking is Iron Ridge XR 100 installed at 48″ on-center. Many solar installers space rails at 60″ OC, but we install at 48″ OC for stronger attachment distribution and better long-term support across the roof structure — a difference that matters for both durability and wind uplift.
Why CertainTeed Solstice & Enphase IQ8HC?
- High-efficiency 450W modules keep the array compact without sacrificing output
- Enphase IQ8HC microinverters convert DC to AC at each panel for better monitoring and reliability
- Iron Ridge XR 100 racking at 48″ OC provides stronger, more even load distribution than 60″ OC spacing
- CertainTeed Solar Gold warranty when installed with CertainTeed roofing by a CertainTeed Solar Master Pro
- Low-profile, roof-integrated appearance
CertainTeed Solar Master Pro in Washington State
Pinnacle Roofing Professionals is the only CertainTeed Solar Master Pro in Washington State. That credential means we are trained and authorized by CertainTeed to install integrated roofing and solar systems that qualify for the manufacturer’s strongest warranty protections — including the Solar Gold warranty on this Poulsbo project.
Solar Installation in Poulsbo, Kitsap County
Poulsbo sees enough annual sun to make rooftop solar a practical investment. With electricity rates continuing to climb, offsetting rising energy costs is one of the strongest incentives to go solar in the Pacific Northwest. This garage roof was a good candidate for solar because it had open roof planes, good sun exposure, and a structure that could support the array with proper racking.
If you are considering a roof replacement or solar installation in Poulsbo, Bremerton, or elsewhere in Kitsap County, contact Pinnacle Roofing Professionals for a free inspection and estimate.