Can You Replace a Roof In the Winter?

Winter is just around the corner and you are trying to decide if your roof will make it through the Winter. You think your roof is in good shape and it can probably make it through, so you take your chances.

But what if you’re wrong?

What if your roof really can’t make it through the Winter?

You need a back-up plan and part of that plan is knowing if you can replace a roof in the winter.

The good news is that you can, however, there are some caveats. Here are some factors to consider when replacing your home during Winter:

What Types of Shingles Work In the Winter?

Obviously homes in Alaska need roofs and given their average temperatures, there must be roofing products that can work in that climate.

The makeup of a “Alaskan friendly” shingle is different than the standard used on most residential homes, especially when it comes to the adhesive.

What Temperatures Do You Need to Install Shingles?

Asphalt, which is the most popular roofing material, works best when installed in temperatures between 40-85 degrees. The concern is that too cold of weather can hard and crack asphalt, even promoting breakage in the material.

Additionally, the adhesive strip will have trouble sticking when the weather is too cold. Frost may interfere and prevent the adhesive from fully bonding to the surface of your roof.

What Else Do You Need to Know to Replace A Roof in Winter?

Picking a reputable roofing company also means a knowledgeable one about roofing in the Winter. There are much more safety precautions that they should taken:

• Nailing recalibration
• Extra install crew safety measures
• Sealing shingles in the cold

There are lots of other factors to consider and it really depends on the home. If you find yourself needing replace a roof in Winter because you saw some leaks then call a roofer right away. In fact, call Mutual Roofing at (402) 889-3381 and we’ll come give you a free inspection.