If you’re considering a roof installation in Norfolk, VA, or anywhere around the Hampton Roads region, you might be worried about timing it to the season and unpredicability of weather. While it’s true that weather can be a factor on whether the scheduled roof installation can proceed, you’d be surprised how many conditions in which our highly experienced crews can work (not just safely performing the job, but making adjustments to materials so that they can still work properly during extreme conditions).
FAQs
Can Roof Installation Take Place During Winter In Norfolk, VA?
Yes! Winter installations require careful planning to navigate temperature fluctuations, just as peak-summer installations do. But our roofing experts will closely watch the forecasts to ensure your scheduled installation date can proceed.
Which Season Should I Choose for Roof Installation in Norfolk, VA?
Believe it or not, winter! Because Hampton Roads enjoys reasonably mild winters, most days are perfectly fine for installation—yet most people don’t schedule home improvements during the winter months. That means you get the same great roof you would in the popular spring/summer months, but enjoy off-season pricing and quicker availability of the crew. Not to mention, your roof installers will be working under much more comfortable conditions than in one of Norfolk’s typical 95-plus-degree summer days.
What Weather Conditions Might Delay My Roof Installation?
- Rainfall: Moisture can compromise material adhesion, leading to leaks and damage. If your roof installation date arrives on or around rainy days, you will likely be contacted to reschedule. But please don’t get angry with the staff… they didn’t make it rain, and they’re trying to make sure your expensive investment goes in perfectly.
- Wind: High winds can be unsafe, challenging the installation process and potentially causing accidents and lifting shingles. If significant wind is forecast for the day of your installation, we’ll be reaching out to change the date.
- Temperature: Extreme temperatures affect roofing materials. In dangerously hot weather, roofing materials may become more flexible and susceptible to damage during installation.. In too-cold weather, shingles can become brittle and challenging to work with. If we decide it’s OK to proceed with your roof installation on a day of borderline-extreme temperatures, please know that we will “eat” the cost of any additional shingles needed to replace ones that get damaged during installation, and be aware the installation might take a little longer than normal to ensure proper steps are still followed/
- Humidity: Excessive humidity can delay the drying time of adhesives and sealants, causing complications. Similar to rain conditions, this might cause a delay in your roof installation, but we make the decision case-by-case, always in the customer’s best interest.
What Happens If It Starts Raining During My Roof Installation ?
As mentioned above, if rain is predicted for your previously scheduled installation date, we will have to postpone the work. Not only could water get into the upper level of your home while it’s exposed, but it can compromise the integrity of the roof materials and lead to future issues.
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