Winter is harsh in many places, but the cold
should not discourage you, roof repairs are possible in freezing temperatures,
too. However, there are a few things that are important to pay attention to
with winter roof repairs:
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Try to avoid the processes
that involve the usage of adhesives – many glues and adhesives work reliably
only as long as the temperature of the environment they are used in does not
drop to under 40 degrees. Before you start the roof repair that needs to be
done, check the labels on the chemical products that you are going to use – if
any of them contains temperature-related limitations and the weather outside is
not right, figure out how to postpone the repair;
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Don’t install shingles when
the temperature is under 40 degrees – you can work with tiles, slate and metal,
but asphalt shingles become brittle in cold weather, so they are unsuitable for
being installed when it is freezing around;
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Pay attention to safety –
surfaces might become brittle, fragile or slippery in winter, so never attempt
any roof repair without wearing proper work clothes and without using suitable
fall arrest systems;
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Don’t spend too long on your
roof – include regular breaks to avoid the health issues related to spending
too long in freezing temperatures, such as frostbite or hypothermia. For professional roofing services, look to Barrington roofing contractors to do the job, as they have the experience needed and know what type of materials should be used.
