Can I install a new roof in the winter?

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It’s cold outside, the roof is covered in snow and you think you might have a leak.  We live in an ever-changing climate and sometimes damage on the roof isn’t detected until the snow has fallen.  Other times the need for a new roof is put off and winter comes more quickly than expected.  What do you do if you need a new roof or a roof repair in the middle of winter?

Winter roofing is possible and some roofers in Calgary offer this service.  If you do detect a problem this time of year, do not ignore it.  It won’t go away and it will cause some costly damage to your home.  Do not attempt to fix it yourself.  Going up on your roof in the winter is not safe and you should call in the professionals.  They will know what to do, what to look for and will be able to trace the leak or discover the damage.

Leave it to the pros.

Simply put, it can be dangerous.  The roof will be covered with snow and you don’t have experience walk, let alone working, on a slippery and sloped service. They have the appropriate winter wear and safety gear plus the experience which goes a long way on snowy, slippery roof.

They will know how to safely remove the snow or break away an ice dam to get to the surface without damaging your shingles, gutters or soffits.

The roofing installers will have the proper tools to get the job done right and know how to care for and use their equipment in cold temperatures.

They know how to handle shingles in colder weather.  Asphaltic material in a shingle will become harder to bend and cut and can be easier to break.  A professional has experience handling the material in this condition, causing less damage or wasted materials.

Cold temperatures can affect how shingles seal with each other.  A professional roofing contractor will take different measures to ensure they are bonding properly.  In the winter, a roofer might us 6 nails instead of 4 as required by some manufacturers to add extra protection and wind resistance.

They will take care of clean up.  Tarps will be put around your house so nothing will fall on the snow, this guarantees all the nails and debris that fall from the roof are taken away at the end of the day.

Be patient with your winter roofing project.

If you need a roof replacement in the winter, it will take more time than a summer project. The roofers will have to take extra care ensuring that the work site is safe. Plus, working with the materials in the cold will require more time to ensure they are not damaged and that they are installed correctly. Roofers can do this job on brutally cold days, but ask that you remain patient as the job might take much longer than expected. A roofer will take safety very seriously, and will stop to reassess the situation if safety is compromised. They share more information on what a winter roof replacement takes.

Waiting for warmer weather.

If you have a serious leak or roof issues, you might not be able to wait until warmer weather to have it fixed.  A roofer will come inspect your roof. They could give you an alternative temporary fix that will reduce or prevent damage until it is warmer. This would provide safer conditions for a complete roof install.

If you think you have an issue with your roof, do not wait, call a roofer.  They will inspect the damage and either provide a solution that will tie you over and book a roof installation for the spring or if it is serious, will be able to re-roof your house this winter before more damage is done.

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