Working on roofs during winter comes with inherent risks. If the roofer is not experienced working on slippery surfaces, consider an experienced roofing contractor.Â
Roofing contractors should offer you the opportunity to ask questions, and they should have an open line of communication throughout the installation process.
Hire a winter roofer that has been in the business for years, and that can provide references and examples of the teamâs past installations.
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Shingles installation is best above 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
To properly install shingles and protect your home against future ice dams, itâs best to complete roof installation in temperatures above 40 degrees. Cracking and damage is more probable when temperatures fall. And, as Michiganders knowÂâtemperatures can vary quickly.
That being said, we can do alternative installation methods to resolve immediate issues. Roofing experts must handle shingles carefully and do their work efficiently, doing so decreases the risk of problems. Ignoring best practices will cause the roof to fail prematurely or allow future problems, like ice dams.
Metal roof installation is fine during the winter.
The metal roof installation process varies from other materials, like shingles. For shingles projects, the adhesives become the biggest concern in lower temperatures. Metal doesnât use these adhesives, so winter has no impact on our process. Water cannot travel upward due to the design of metal roofing. And, snow typically slides off the metal materials, lessening the risk.
Winter roofing projects can take longer.
The sealing process for all roofs doesnât happen in below-freezing temperatures. If itâs not an emergency, roofers will usually wait until there are few days of favorable temperatures to perform the job.