Weather Delays and Your Roofing Project Timeline

1. Weather Delays and Your Roofing Project Timeline Roofing contractors are some brave people. Climbing up on top of houses, scaling steep roof pitches, ripping it all off from underneath themselves, carrying heavy stacks of shingles to the top! There is no shortage of risk or possibilities of a lifelong injury, yet they do it with a smile on their face and a pep in their step. Sometimes it is easy to forget that they are just people! However, even they have their limits, and those limits are generally reached once severe weather comes into play. Things like ice, rain, and even high winds can and will delay a roofing project, what happens to your project timeline if this happens? What precautions will they take to protect your roof if unexpected weather strikes mid tear-off? These are important questions to ask any contractor vying for your roof replacement.

2. DELAYS PRIOR TO THE PROJECT Most ​professional roofing contractors​ spend time each day watching the weather for tomorrow and the coming week. This way they can brace customers for possible delays and rearrange installs as needed. For instance, if the weather is calling for heavy rain or thunderstorms the morning your install is supposed to begin the contractor will be able to notify you of the delay in advanced. Which is great, but just how long will that delay be? If he is a busy contractor with a full schedule, this may mean your install won't be able to be rescheduled for weeks! One trick is to schedule a secondary install date in case the first is delayed. DELAY DURING THE PROJECT Maybe the weatherman has said all week that your install day would have perfect weather, but if you have lived in Michigan long enough you know, you can NEVER trust the weatherman. If the crew has begun install and severe weather hits, obviously the install will need to be halted, but what about the exposed areas of your roof deck? The last thing you want is water damage on your deck because it was exposed to rain for two days straight! Find a contractor that will cover and protect the deck with underlayment while they remove, ensuring that your home will be protected against any surprise weather. Originally Posted At: https://livoniaroofingcontractor.blogspot.com/2018/07/weather-delays-and-your-roofing-project.h tml