Installing Roof During Rain

Once underlayment is in place roofing installation can continue as planned.

Installing roof during rain.

If you hire a company that takes the right steps you will be able to enjoy your roof for years to come. But not for long periods of time. During the tear off we install underlayment as the first layer of protection for your roof. A reputable contractor keeps tabs on the weather and won t begin installing a roof if it s raining or expected to rain.

So yes roofing underlayment can get wet. Roofing in the rain not only means you or your roofing experts will be extremely wet uncomfortable and exposed to more risk but it also means that your new roof could have less integrity than if it were installed in dry conditions. If the materials inadvertently are exposed to rain allow everything to dry before attempting to install them. It is more important on remodeling as the interior may get damaged but on new construction the whole home will be drying out.

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. Should your roof installation have to be delayed due to poor weather be patient. This includes the shingles and roofing felt. Especially on new construction the materials will dry.

If it starts to rain a good crew will have tarps handy to protect your home just in case. Shingles will not stick to a wet roof. Newly installed roofing materials need to be 100 dry in order to seal properly. But rain on the decking then roofing done as long as the roof is leak free now you should be fine.

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. Installing a roof in the rain may void your warranty roofing manufacturers guarantee their products but not the installation. 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. It would have been great if they had the decking covered before it rained.

During a roof installation there are several steps to ensure that your home s interior is never exposed. However when the rainy season is here we make sure to work quickly efficiently and safely. 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. Be wary of a roofing contractor who promises to install a new roof regardless of the weather.

That s why planning is so important during a roof installation. Make sure the roof deck is dry of any dew before beginning work in the morning. Keep the roofing materials dry during transportation and storage.