Summer and Winter Roof Replacement

If roof repairs are no longer an economical option and your roof has reached the end of its useful life, then the time has come to replace it.  In a perfect world that time would come with at least some advance notice that would allow a homeowner to plan both the timing of the replacement as well as the cost.  But as we all know we don’t live in a perfect world.

So what happens if you learn your shingle roof needs replacement and it’s the middle of the winter months?  Is it best to try and wait until the weather is warmer to replace it?  Or can the work be performed satisfactorily in the winter?  The answer depends on a number of factors, but the bottom-line is that a roof can be successfully replaced during any time of the year if done properly.

The first question that needs to be answered is whether the roof needs immediate replacement or can it perform satisfactorily for an additional but limited amount of time. If the roof is not in need of immediate replacement, then the homeowner has the option to wait until the weather is more favorable.  However, if its winter and the need for replacement is immediate, then the following guidelines are a must.

First, it is important to follow the shingle manufacturer’s recommendations for installing their product in the winter.  Second, proper temperature of the shingles upon installation is important so they should be stored at a warm temperature before use and installed during the most favorable weather conditions.  Finally, most asphalt shingles have self-sealing strips that require the warmth of the sun heating the roof to seal properly.  A proper installer will know that installation without the required solar heating being forecast may require adding adhesive to the underside of the shingle during installation that will keep it in place until self-sealing can take place naturally.

At Feazel we are experts in roof installations and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee no matter what time of year we replace your roof.  Contact us anytime and we will be glad to provide our expert opinion on your roof replacement.

Feazel is a trusted residential home services company in Ohio serving Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  We have built our reputation by offering superior roofing, windows, siding, gutters, chimneys, masonry, skylights, insulation and more.  Call or visit us online to learn more about roofing materials or any of the other full line of residential home services we offer.