When you think about having a new roof installed, you probably aren’t thinking about doing it in the middle of rainy season. You assume that roofs have to be installed during the warm, summer days. However, that isn’t always the case. You might be surprised to learn that roofs can be installed at any point in time, regardless of what the weather might be. Rain, snow, sleet, cold, it doesn’t matter. Your roof isn’t always going to wait for a time that is convenient for you.
Roofers Work in Whatever Weather is Out There
The first priority of any roofing project is to ensure the safety of all those in the area. From the homeowner to crew, pets, children and more, the main focus of the roofer is to ensure that everyone is safe when the roofing project is underway. When working in cooler conditions, a roofer will be even more cautious about what’s going on around them.
If you were to ask a roofer whether they would prefer working in the middle of winter when it is less than 60 degrees outside or the middle of July when temperatures are soaring above 90 degrees, they will be the first to tell you that the cooler temps are far better. It is far easier to hydrate yourself in the winter than it is in the sweltering heat of the summer.
Shingle Granules Aren’t as Prone to Damage
Shingles are composed of an asphalt compound. They have a bunch of small granules that are embedded deep into the asphalt to make sure they are water tight. When you walk around on a new roof, some of those granules are going to come loose. If the weather is extremely hot outside, the granules are going to come off a lot easier because of the asphalt holding them in place expanding. Having a new roof installed when it is cooler outside will actually save on some of the tear on your new roof right from the start.
Problem Areas Are a Lot More Visible
Your roof needs ventilation to ensure the air can move through all of the soffits and to your roof’s peak. Moving the moisture from your attic to prevent any fungus and mold from developing is important. If there is snow melting on your roof, it means you don’t have the right ventilation. Snow on your roof shouldn’t melt. Since the warm, moisture enriched air in your house is supposed to be vented away from your roof, there is no reason for the snow to melt.
Regardless of whether you are replacing your roof in the middle of winter or the middle of summer, a trained roofer can help ensure the job is done right every step of the way.
