One of the first things we do during inclement weather is to make sure extra safety precautions are taken at the job site.
Roof shingling in the rain.
Installing a roof in the rain may void your warranty roofing manufacturers guarantee their products but not the installation.
This can lead to mold rot and a host of other costly repair problems for your roof.
Roofing in the rain not only means you or your roofing experts will be extremely wet uncomfortable and exposed to more risk but it also means that your new roof could have less integrity than if it were installed in dry conditions.
Keep the roofing materials dry during transportation and storage.
While the completed shingles may not be in place during an unpredicted rainstorm there should be a protective layer on your roof that keeps rain from getting in.
The main concern when shingling a roof in the rain is the water.
Since unshingled roofs are exposed a lot of the rainwater tends to affect the roofing structure.
It is not the fault of your contractor and while the delays can certainly be frustrating a contractor who attempts to install a new roof in the rain is going to be compromising the overall integrity of the installation.
If the materials inadvertently are exposed to rain allow everything to dry before attempting to install them.
Any moisture trapped in the roof will flow down and out.
This is not ideal.
This is because your shingles and roofing materials may not properly adhere to the wet surfaces and continuing the installation can trap moisture in you roof.
In the midst of your roof installation joe hall roofing can weatherproof your roof.
Most roofers will just cut it.
You need a water barrier under them like roofing felt old school or a synthetic water barrier or roof shield or roof wrap breathable membrane.
Note that you should never shingle over bare wood like a bird s feathers shingles shed the qwater but are not watertight especially in windblown rain or melting snow conditions.
In this case would it be better to leave the roof open until the rain lets down or should the structure be shingled soon.
Specific guidelines are set for how shingles and materials should be installed so the manufacturer is not liable for damage that results from faulty workmanship.
If damaged shingles or underlayment are allowing rain to seep into the attic or walls it could cause mold mildew and other damage.
Make sure the roof deck is dry of any dew before beginning work in the morning.
Nature has a mind of its own.
If the felt or liner of your roof gets wet and shingles are installed on top of it then moisture will get trapped inside.
This often only takes a short period of.
This includes the shingles and roofing felt.
Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather.
