Are you in need of a new roof? You may be wondering when is the best time of the year to replace or repair your roof. Due to weather and other conditions, picking the right time of year can be crucial. You do not want to be left with shingles in place at one point while waiting for the right conditions for others to be set. Fall is the best time to hire contractors to work on your new or existing roof for the reasons below. 

Beating the heat 

Heat not only is hard for roofing professionals to work through, but the scorching temperatures can wreak havoc on settling shingles. Working on your roof in the summer may lead to quick work to avoid the inclement weather. Depending on the region you are trying to get your roof replacement, high temperatures can lead to melting, buckling and possibly shingles sliding off of the adhesions that were set. It is best to avoid temperatures over what your shingle type recommends, whether it is clay, aluminum, wood, or another variation. 

Beating the cold 

Wintertime can sometimes complicate the process of roof installation for a roofing company, but that is for a very good reason! When temperatures drop, replacing a roof can be trickier and more dangerous. Also, due to freezing temperatures, shingles and other materials are harder to place in a timely fashion. Slipping off of roofs can be a liability, so many contractors may gauge the weather to ensure that their staff is safe and that your roof is installed according to company standards. Fall can often have more reasonable temperatures that accommodate roof installation.

Beating the elements 

The gusty winds and unpredictable rains of Spring can inhibit progress on your roof replacement. High winds make it harder for your shingles to be placed appropriately. This can delay your new roof’s progress and sometimes increase the cost of installation. Heavy rain during Springtime could also put work at a standstill and keep your roof replacement from going forward as you would like. 

Roof repair is inevitable whether you are restoring an old roof or investing in a new roof. Fall is a wonderful time of the season to replace your roof while the weather conditions are at an optimal time. Taking the worry out of dealing with intense heat, freezing temperatures, wind and rain can definitely lessen the stress on you and your roofing professionals. If you’re ready to get your roof installed, contact us and one of our roofing experts will be happy to discuss how we could be of service to you this Fall.