Putting On A New Roof In The Rain

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Putting on a new roof in the rain.

Is it ok to install a new roof while it s raining i m having a new roof installed over 20 year old oriented strand board sheathing. Here are some tips to keep you calm and ensure that your home is safe through it all. Know what to look for. Certainly a leaky roof during a february storm is cause for concern.

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. When that predicted rain turns into an unexpected high wind and thunderstorm your roof remains secure. It started raining during the install. 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.

Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather. After all if we waited for perfect weather to perform roof repairs or installations we d be waiting half of the year. 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.

If you see that your roof deck is wet warped or wrinkled you should not attempt to reroof. 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. Shingles and roofing materials may not adhere properly to slick surfaces with high humidity. If damaged shingles or underlayment are allowing rain to seep into the attic or walls it could cause mold mildew and other damage.