If you are thinking about buying or building a DIY solar water heater there are two primary things you must consider before you make a decision. These two things include the local planning and zoning laws and how your home is situated.
Planning and zoning laws are everything when it comes to building codes and a DIY solar water heater requires solar panel installation. You should always confirm the laws when you want to make changes to the outside of your home. Some municipalities may not allow you to make changes to the exterior of your home without approval through the planning and zoning committee. This can be a difficult process to get permission if the local building codes do not allow for any type of modification on the outside of your home.