Installing Roof During Rain

Make sure the roof deck is dry of any dew before beginning work in the morning.

Installing roof during rain.

A reputable contractor keeps tabs on the weather and won t begin installing a roof if it s raining or expected to rain. During the tear off we install underlayment as the first layer of protection for your roof. Once underlayment is in place roofing installation can continue as planned. It is more important on remodeling as the interior may get damaged but on new construction the whole home will be drying out.

Newly installed roofing materials need to be 100 dry in order to seal properly. During a roof installation there are several steps to ensure that your home s interior is never exposed. Installing a roof in the rain may void your warranty roofing manufacturers guarantee their products but not the installation. So yes roofing underlayment can get wet.

Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather. This includes the shingles and roofing felt. That s why planning is so important during a roof installation. If it starts to rain a good crew will have tarps handy to protect your home just in case.

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. It would have been great if they had the decking covered before it rained. Shingles will not stick to a wet roof. Should your roof installation have to be delayed due to poor weather be patient.

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. 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 the materials inadvertently are exposed to rain allow everything to dry before attempting to install them. However when the rainy season is here we make sure to work quickly efficiently and safely.

During clear 70 degree days we have more flexibility in our schedule. Use the right deck protection properly installed by a reputable roofing contractor who is certified in ventilation practices you will have a long lasting properly installed roof. If you hire a company that takes the right steps you will be able to enjoy your roof for years to come. But not for long periods of time.

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. This will keep the roof sheathing material underneath nice and dry while the installation takes place. Keep the roofing materials dry during transportation and storage.