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Pros And Cons Of Winter Roof Installation

by Leslie Turner

Is prime roofing season over and you just discovered you need a new roof? If so, off-season roof installation is an option. Understand the pros and cons of installing your roof during the winter so you can make an informed decision.

Pro: Fewer Scheduling Conflicts

One of the best parts of a winter roof replacement is that there are rarely any issues with scheduling, simply because most roofing companies have very few clients during the winter months. This means you can expect to have roofers replacing your roof within days of hiring them, instead of the months you may sometimes have to wait during summer.

Con: Weather Delays

Although you can schedule the replacement at your convenience, it's important to remember that the work is at the mercy of the weather. If extreme cold, wind, ice, or snow comes in, the work may be delayed. In this case, you will have to live with a tarp on the roof until the weather clears sufficiently for work to progress.

Pro: Less Landscaping Worries

One issue with roof replacement in summer is protecting the lawn, flowering plants, and shrubs from damage when materials are dropped down or loaded onto the roof. In winter, most of your landscaping is dormant and cut back, so it is less prone to construction damage.

Con: Reduced Shingle Sealing

The sealing compound on the underside of shingles normal heats and seals to your roof cladding under the heat of the sun. In winter, this may simply not happen. Roofers can get the shingles to achieve a minor seal with the help of heat guns, but a full seal may not occur until spring when the sun and warmth returns. This makes the shingles more prone to a blow off.

Pro: Degranulation Prevention

Degranulation is what occurs when the gravel on the shingle surface comes off. During a summer install, some degranulation occurs because the shingles are softer and more flexible. In winter installation, fewer granules are lost since the shingles are stiffer.

Con: More Material Risk

Although stiff shingles are less prone to degranulation, the loss of flexibility does make them more prone to cracks and other damages during installation. It may take a little longer to install your roof because the roofers have to handle the materials much more carefully to avoid breakage.

When it comes down to it, it is better to risk a few cons rather than deal with the damage from a winter-long leak. Your roofer can use several techniques to minimize risks so your new roof will be secure. For more information, reach out to a professional who provides roof installation services. 


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When there are things about your business building that are damaged, you can expect it to cause problems in the long run. From issues with getting top dollar for your property to dealing with incoming leaks and other issues, it pays to know how to make changes now that could improve your future. However, roofing issues can be hard to spot, which is why it really pays to do what you can to make steps towards fixing things. On this website, you can find excellent information about how roofing can be beneficial to your company, and what to look for when problems arise.