Question 2: Can you roof my house in the winter?
A common question people have is whether or not they need to have their roof replacement project completed before winter. With all the wet weather Colorado Springs and Fountain had in August and early September, many roofers are faced with a sliding production schedule. Combine that with the huge volume of damaged roofs in this area, and the onset of winter weather, and many homeowners now have to wait until the winter or spring months before their roofs can be replaced.
So the big question is, “Can my roof be installed in the winter?” and the answer to that is, “Yes.”
The climate in El Paso county is mild enough to allow roofers to keep working almost all year. The conditions that are needed are sun and temperatures of at least 45 degrees, with more sunny, warm weather for at least a day or two after the roof is installed, so that the shingles have a chance to seal. In some instances, your insurance company will even pay for a “cold weather installation,” which includes using extra sealant applied to the shingles on the gable ends of your roof. This slows the installers down and makes the roof take longer to install, so if your roof needs to be installed in cold weather, and he asks your insurance company to pay for “cold weather installation”, it’s reasonable to expect that they’ll add that amount to your claim.
Why Do We Want Warmer Weather To Install Your Roof?
The real simple answer is so that the seal strips on the shingles will warm up enough to get tacky and seal the shingles together so the wind can’t separate them and blow them off your roof. Warmer shingles also are more flexible and won’t crack as easily as cold shingles which provides you with a better installation and end-product. Watch this video for more information.