When Is The Best Time To Re-roof Your Home?
While roofing contractors work during the entire year, you’ll probably already heard that there are some seasons that are better when it is time to re-roof your home.
One of the things that you shouldn’t ever forget is that re-roofing should be something planned ahead. The reality is that having the work scheduled is a far better option. However, you can only do this when you make regular inspections to see how your home’s roof is and if it needs any work done.
So, which is the best time of the year to re-roof your home? Will you be affected by higher prices?
Roofing Season vs. Off Season
One of the things that you need to know is that while roofing companies work all year around, they are usually a lot busier during late summer and during fall months. And the reason is very simple to understand. During this time of the year, the rainy season is traditionally over. In addition, the weather is not that hot anymore and is the time of the year that it is more predictable.
The reality is that when you are re-roofing your home, you want to make sure that it can be dry. After all, you don’t want any rain entering your home.
In terms of the prices, is not such a big of a surprise that during these months the prices tend to be higher. The demand tends to be high and roof contractors have a lot of work. You can expect to see an increase in the prices starting around April.
Re-roofing During The Winter
Many people only notice that they need a re-roofing during the winter. The truth is that they failed the maintenance and inspection of the roof and they are just seeing the effects of the rain and snow on their roofs. When this happens, you really don’t have any other alternative.
Nevertheless, it is important to mention that the best time to re-roof your home also depends on the roofing materials that are used:
- Asphalt Shingles: These need to be installed only when the temperatures are at 40 degrees F or more. They shouldn’t be used when you are re-roofing during the winter since when it is cold, the sealing strip of the shingles doesn’t adhere properly.
- IB Deckshield roof decks and EPDM Rubber Membranes: Just like asphalt shingles, these roofing materials also need to warm temperatures to ensure that the adhesive dries. The outdoor temperature should be, at least, 40ยบ F.
- TPO/PVC (thermoplastic single-ply membranes): These materials can be installed during hot and cold weather without any problem.
- Standing seam roofs and metal shingles can also be installed in any weather, even cold temperatures.
Re-Roofing During the Summer
The truth is that this is the best time of the year to do a re-roofing. Nevertheless, it is important that roof workers have some precautions like when they are installing shingles. When the temperatures are high and the worker needs to use a nail gun, the nails can go through the shingles fairly easily which can lead to work accidents.
Ultimately, the best time to re-roof your home is during summer and the beginning of the fall. Nevertheless, your decision also depends on the roof materials that you need as well as on the prices and on the roof companies that are available to do the job.
In Awe Roofing Limited is an Award-Winning, family owned and operated Vancouver Roofing Contractor with over 17 years of roofing experience. We serve the entire Lower Mainland area, from Whistler to Chilliwack, employing a team of professional staff members. Our team has won numerous awards including Best of Homestars for the last five years, and Three Best Rated six years in a row. Learn more
