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They generally produce less annual energy in New Jersey than comparable south-facing panels, but they are not automatically unusable. Roof pitch, shading, the economics and the space available all matter, and a production model should show the expected output before north-facing modules go into a design.

Not necessarily. New Jersey's net-metering rules contemplate customers taking supply through Basic Generation Service or a third-party supplier, though billing arrangements can differ. The supplier contract is worth reading, particularly on exported energy and the annual true-up.

Often yes, but the exact permit path depends on the municipality and scope of work. New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code governs permit requirements, and local construction offices administer them. A straightforward re-roof may be handled differently from structural deck repairs, framing changes, skylights, or other alterations, so the contractor should confirm the local requirements before work begins.

Very. The old roof is being torn off and thousands of fasteners are being driven into the deck above your head. Anyone working from home may want to plan around it, pets can find it distressing, and fragile items on attic shelves or hanging on walls immediately below the roof are worth securing beforehand.

No. Two roofs laid in the same year age very differently depending on ventilation, sun exposure, tree cover, workmanship, storm exposure, pitch and how much moisture the attic has been carrying. An inspection tells you far more than a birthday does.