It started raining during the install.
Rain on roof without shingles.
During a roof installation there are several steps to ensure that your home s interior is never exposed.
Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather.
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.
Should i worry about this or not.
What to do when it rains during a.
Without gutters rain and snow melt can flood steps entryways and sidewalks.
A rain diverter solves the problem without the expense of installing gutters by simply channeling water away.
The felt paper has been on the roof for about 4 days now but our contractor says it doesn t look like the shingles will get put on for another week or so.
Shingles and roofing materials may not adhere properly to slick surfaces with high humidity.
Rain can also make it harder to sealants and other materials to dry or be secured in place properly.
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.
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.
We had a hard rain today and the felt and osb on the roof got soaked.
Roofing felt that has gotten wet can be covered with shingles as long as it is allowed to dry out first the surface underneath did not get wet and it did not wrinkle bubble or rip.
They installed the shingles on half of the roof in the rain.
If you live in jacksonville or in the north florida region contact aj wells roofing contractors for new roof installations repairs and maintenance.
Newly installed roofing materials need to be 100 dry in order to seal properly.
Lift the shingle tabs that are centered over the porch stoop by gently pushing the flat end of a pry bar under.
Aside from the damage it could do to your home or unfinished roof rain is harder to work in.
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.
In the attic i can see light passing through the holes cracks of the roof since the roofing felt is not laying flat anymore.
Will the trapped moisture below the shingles be ok.
Today on the other half of the roof that was not shingled the roofing felt is curled wavy from the rain.
