Putting On A New Roof In The Rain

Certainly a leaky roof during a february storm is cause for concern.

Putting on a new roof in the rain.

If you are gearing up for a new roof installation you have to be flexible and consider the possibility of rain during your installation. We want to caution our readers on several things when it comes to rain and your roof. If damaged shingles or underlayment are allowing rain to seep into the attic or walls it could cause mold mildew and other damage. A wet installation can also cause a new roof to fail.

When that predicted rain turns into an unexpected high wind and thunderstorm your roof remains secure. After all if we waited for perfect weather to perform roof repairs or installations we d be waiting half of the year. See our emergency roof leak repair page for information on what to do if your roof is leaking. Good news is that they did a section at a time so the osb was exposed to fairly light rain drizzle for about a half hour before peel and stick membrane was installed.

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. Know what to look for. If you see that your roof deck is wet warped or wrinkled you should not attempt to reroof. In turn the contents of home are also secure.

If a project is started on a sunny day when rain is predicted the next working one section at a time allows for the roof to remain intact essentially throughout the project. It started raining during the install. Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather. Shingles and roofing materials may not adhere properly to slick surfaces with high humidity.