Perhaps you have discovered some failure points on your roof, but are concerned that the cold weather out side might affect the ability to repair them.
The short answer to your question is yes,, It can be repaired in winter.
We will give you 5 tips that will increase the chances of a successful roof repair.
1. Safety first – Ensure no ice or frost is present on roof you will be walking on.
2. Storage of roofing materials– Plan ahead of time and store in a heated facility or room any roof material you will be using, especially asphaltic materials.
3. Pick a sunny day to do the work – Typically in the summer you want to work in the morning when sun is not so hot but in winter you want to do the opposite. A little sunshine can go along ways in allowing materials to seal.
4. Installing materials – When installing new roof shingles make sure they are laying flat on the nailable surface and don’t have a curl. If they have curled allow them to flatten out in sun or heated facility and on a even surface.
5. Hand sealing – One of the best things to do when installing roof shingles in cold weather is hand sealing each shingle by applying asphalt roof cement under the shingles and pressing shingles firmly into asphalt roof cement.
So there you have it, 5 tips on repairing your roof in winter. If you run into any troubles along the way feel free to contact us with any questions.
