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How Different Seasons May Affect Your Ability To Get A Roof Replacement

14 March 2022

Nora Mcdonalid

Roof replacements can be done any time of year as long as the weather isn't extreme. However, spring and fall are often good times to get a new roof since the weather is mild. Each season has its advantages for getting a roof replacement, so if you have time to schedule the work in advance, you might want to take the time of year into consideration. Here are a few things to know about getting a new roof during the different seasons of the year.

Spring Could Bring Rain

While the temperatures are mild in the spring, there is an increased risk of spring storms and rain. This might mean you experience delays in the work, but the disruptions shouldn't be too severe since roofers can work around weather delays.

While a roofer may not work when it's raining due to safety issues, they may work on your roof in sections so that part of the roof gets on before it starts raining. Plus, roofers put down underlayment, which is a waterproof barrier that goes over the deck. This barrier protects the roof from water damage in case a surprise rainstorm pops up.

Summer Work May Start Early

Summer is a busy time for roofers, so you might have a delay in scheduling your roof replacement then. Daylight hours are longer though, so roofers can start earlier in the morning and work later into the evening. This might be necessary during the hottest days of summer when working on the roof could be too hot and dangerous.

Some asphalt shingle manufacturers may even advise not to install their products when the temperature is too hot. However, the roofer may be able to do other things when the temperatures soar, such as tear off the old roof, repair the deck, and put on underlayment.

Fall Has Milder Weather

Fall could be a good time to schedule your roof replacement since the weather isn't too hot or too cold. The risk of storms is usually lower then too. The days get shorter, but since it isn't so hot in the middle of the day, the crew might be able to work longer. Your roofer just has to make sure the night temperatures don't drop so low that the shingles and adhesives are affected.

Winter Brings The Threat Of Snow

The weather determines if roof replacements can be done during the winter in your area. Temperature lows are important to consider since adhesive may not bond well in cold weather.

Snow is another consideration since your roofer needs a roof that's free from snow so the old shingles can be pulled off and the new ones installed. Plus, working conditions may not be pleasant in the winter, but roofing crews are used to working in cold weather as long as the weather isn't too extreme.

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