Installing Roof During Rain

During the tear off we install underlayment as the first layer of protection for your roof.

Installing roof during rain.

This will keep the roof sheathing material underneath nice and dry while the installation takes place. Shingles will not stick to a wet roof. It would have been great if they had the decking covered before it rained. So yes roofing underlayment can get wet.

However when the rainy season is here we make sure to work quickly efficiently and safely. A reputable contractor keeps tabs on the weather and won t begin installing a roof if it s raining or expected to rain. Newly installed roofing materials need to be 100 dry in order to seal properly. Doing so puts workers at risk of falling off a wet roof and unnecessarily exposes your home to damage for which they may be held liable.

If you hire a company that takes the right steps you will be able to enjoy your roof for years to come. If the materials inadvertently are exposed to rain allow everything to dry before attempting to install them. Use the right deck protection properly installed by a reputable roofing contractor who is certified in ventilation practices you will have a long lasting properly installed roof. While the completed shingles may not be in place during an unpredicted rainstorm there should be a protective layer on your roof that keeps rain from getting in.

Keep the roofing materials dry during transportation and storage. Make sure the roof deck is dry of any dew before beginning work in the morning. Specific guidelines are set for how shingles and materials should be installed so the manufacturer is not liable for damage that results from faulty workmanship. It is not the fault of your contractor and while the delays can certainly be frustrating a contractor who attempts to install a new roof in the rain is going to be compromising the overall integrity of the installation.

Especially on new construction the materials will dry. This includes the shingles and roofing felt. Once underlayment is in place roofing installation can continue as planned. But not for long periods of time.

During clear 70 degree days we have more flexibility in our schedule. During a roof installation there are several steps to ensure that your home s interior is never exposed. It is more important on remodeling as the interior may get damaged but on new construction the whole home will be drying out. Should your roof installation have to be delayed due to poor weather be patient.

That s why planning is so important during a roof installation. But rain on the decking then roofing done as long as the roof is leak free now you should be fine. If it starts to rain a good crew will have tarps handy to protect your home just in case.