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Veteran home owners know the drill; roof replacement, repairs and other things concerning the roof are best done in spring and summer. Last minute roof shenanigans can be carried out in the fall, before the start of the terrorizing cold winter months. But what happens if the need for roof replacement happens in winter?
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Veteran home owners know the drill; roof replacement, repairs and other things concerning the roof are best done in spring and summer. Last minute roof shenanigans can be carried out in the fall, before the start of the terrorizing cold winter months. But what happens if the need for roof replacement happens in winter? The greatest concern for customers, according to roof replacement Perth contractors, is extreme cold temperatures when installing a new shingle roof. This is mostly a worry for those who find themselves in a do-or-die situation that calls for immediate roof replacement.
Although many manufactures have recommendations for temperature and shingles, no specific industry guidelines exist on the same. Certain roofing applications are best avoided in the warm months, as any reputable roof replacement Perth expert will tell you. In most cases however, roofing works can be done in any time of the year. Asphalt shingles are somewhat temperature sensitive. When the weather is too hot, the adhesive under them can be distorted and will not seal properly. Cold weather on the other hand can make the shingles brittle, unless the right steps are taken to minimize or eliminate breakages. To avoid interference, experience Perth roofing contractors ensure the shingles are stored in a warm place prior to installation in cold weather.
Another area of concern with winter roof replacement Perth is with the self-sealing grips in shingle roofs. Naturally the sealing strips should warm up for proper bonding. This is partly why the best time for roof replacement is said to be during sunny days as the warmth promotes proper sealing. Sealing strips can still function well without the sun but with assistance from extra adhesive underneath during its application. Areas with hand tabbing and high winds will also make the application of shingles easier. These measures can therefore be taken to help the shingles stay in place before warm weather sets in and expedites the bonding.
What about leak? A random question with every discussion on roofing is “what about leaks?” The truth is any roofing system that has some form of a roofing gives a leeway for water to penetrate in whatever form (rain, hail, sleet or snow). Good Roof Replacement Perth should aim at installing roofs that are hardy and not give in easily to weather inflicted wear and tear.
Many roofing leaks have a solution; the challenge is usually with identifying the source of the leak. Homeowners automatically assume that a leak is coming from the point of drip above the ceiling. On the contrary, a leak can result from many other things including condensation buildup, and sometimes even travel down a rafter. You can protect your roof from complete wreckage by finding a solution to your leaking problem in the earliest time possible. Roofing Perthor commercial roofing Perth experts can examine the source of leak which can be anything from skylight flashings to missing, loose or cracked shingles, seams or tiles.
