During the winter, you may find that you are experiencing more problems with your roof and that repairs are needing to happen quickly in order to protect your home. In the case where repairing your roof seems a little pointless as it is time to replace the entirety of your roof, you may be wondering if you can replace your roof during these colder winter months. The good news is – you can replace your roof any time of the year if it is necessary. The bad news is – replacing your roof during winter in Delaware may come with added complications and sometimes waiting just a few months until Spring can make the replacement of your roof an easier task that requires fewer man hours.
Why Is Winter Not The Ideal Choice To Replace My Roof
During the winter months, heavier and more extreme weather occurs such as snowfall, frost, high winds, and heavy rainfall. These extreme weather conditions put your roof under stress and also make the replacement of your roof harder. In this article, we have complicated the main factors you may want to consider if you are thinking about replacing your roof in the winter in Delaware.
Colder Temperatures
Colder temperatures during these winter months can cause issues when replacing or repairing your roof. The colder temperatures make it hard for Delaware roofers to work with the materials and it could also cause a safety risk due to the risk of slipping or injury from factors like ice. Due to the increases in a potentially hazardous environment for workers, you may have to factor in extra safety equipment in your costs and time when replacing your roof in the winter months.
Wind Speed
With low temperatures and extreme weather also comes the risk of high-speed winds which can be hazardous to workers during the winter months. The high wind speeds can make a difficult environment for workers but also could potentially make the replacement slower as it has been known that high winds can cause shingles to become loose and rip off from the roof. This risk not only makes it dangerous for your Delaware roofer but also slightly counterproductive.
Roof Materials Are Not Designed For Colder Temperatures
Most roof materials used for roof replacement are not designed for extreme cold weather and are sensitive to external factors. This change in roof materials makes it very hard for a roof to be replaced quickly. Materials such as nail guns and compressors will potentially not work as well as they could under cold conditions.
Issues With Adhesive
When applying asphalt shingles that are commonly used on most roofs, the winter months can cause issues as the adhesive on the asphalt shingles becomes of poor quality and hard to work with. The sealing strips on the asphalt shingles are designed to bond quickly with the surface on the roof in normal temperatures that you would find in Delaware during the spring and summer months. The colder and more damp temperatures during the winter can mean that the adhesive on the asphalt shingles changes.
Cold Shingles
The cold weather that is experienced during the few winter months can be damaging for your roof shingles and other materials that you would commonly use on your roof. Asphalt shingles and Fiberglass become very brittle in the cold and less flexible, making them hard to work with and meaning that they could potentially break when applied, adding up your material costs. Professional Delaware roofers may find that they will need to bend and cut the materials to create a racking method during the installation process, if the materials are not cooperating with this process the roofers may have to find another way of installing.
Delaware Roofing Companies
If you are still really wanting your roof replaced during the winter time or if it is a necessity as there is a lot of damage to your roof and it will cause more damage to your home being left an extra month or two, then we would advise that you choose professional Delaware roofers. In harsher more unpractical conditions, choosing a well-experienced and skilled roofing crew will make all the difference to how long the job takes and what quality the job is done.
You should also choose to work with professional roofers that use quality building materials as this will make a difference to the quality of your roof replacement.
How RGB Construction Can Help
If you are experiencing excessive leaks or problems relating to your roof in the winter months and need an urgent replacement then RGB Construction can help. Choosing to replace your roof in the winter months is not advised as it is not the ideal time for materials or workers but with a professional roofing team, it is possible. We would advise that you choose quality roofing materials to work with when replacing your roof during the winter months. At RGB Construction we have a team of professionals that will be able to talk to you about your query and point you in the best direction based on your personal circumstances. At RGB Construction, our dependable team has the knowledge and experience you need to get your roof in tip-top shape. We clean gutters, repair damage, and much more. Plus, if we spot any additional trouble areas, we will let you know and provide solutions. Call us today to schedule your free consultation or an appointment at 856-264-9093.
