Roofing A House In The Rain

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.

Roofing a house in the rain.

Shingles will not stick to a wet roof. Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather. 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. 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.

One of the first things we do during inclement weather is to make sure extra safety precautions are taken at the job site. If it starts to rain or drizzle the roofers should act quickly to cover your osb most likely with a tarp. If damaged shingles or underlayment are allowing rain to seep into the attic or walls it could cause mold mildew and other damage. But if you don t address the issues as soon as possible the damage will continue to grow.

One of the roofing pros we spoke with says mist won t affect osb any more than the humidity that osb absorbs on a hot day. Safety is always a primary consideration for roofers and roofing in the rain requires caution. Summer sun and high heat make working in a little rain a viable option. If the sheathing or wood is wet during the time of installation it can trap moisture inside of your roof leading to mold rot or other severe problems.

For you as a homeowner the contents of your home are a priority. Shingles and roofing materials may not adhere properly to slick surfaces with high humidity. With rain that keeps stopping and starting roofers can work on smaller parts of roofs at a time only tearing off and replacing each part at a time. This means less of the roof will be open to rain damage.

During a roof installation there are several steps to ensure that your home s interior is never exposed.