Roofing problems can appear any time of the
year, not only when the weather outside is nice (as a matter of fact, roofing
issues are rarely detected when the weather is fair). Fortunately, repairs can
also be done the year around, even in December, provided that the weather is
not too cold – here are a few things that you should know about roof repair
processes carried out in winter:
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The roof’s reaction to low
temperatures – the flexibility of some common roofing materials, such as tiles
and metal, is not very much affected by cold weather, but asphalt shingles
cannot be handled when the temperature outside drops under 40 degrees and
rubber roofs should not be installed when it is very cold outside because they are
fixed with adhesives that will freeze and not bond in extreme cold;
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Lower roofing fees – for most
roofing contractors, spring and summer is the peak period, so in winter they
are not very busy and many of them work for lower rates during the cold months;
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Your roofer will prioritize
the issues detected on your roof – while roofing emergencies, such as leaks
need to be addressed instantly, no matter how cold it is outside, less serious
problems can wait until spring. Experienced Barrington roofing contractors know exactly which roofing
issues need immediate action, so they will probably recommend you to get those
ones fixed and leave the rest for later.
