4 Good Reasons to Have a Roofing Contractor Roof Your Home in the Winter

If you live in an area of the country like Massachusetts that has harsh winters, you might be wondering why anyone would consider a roof replacement during the winter. Well, it's not as uncommon as you might think. Many roofers offer their services year-round, even in cold and snowy regions like Massachusetts, where I'm from. Roofing homes in Massachusetts in winter is no different for a roofer than any other time of year, with few exceptions, and some roofers and their crews even say they prefer it. First, let's look at what makes roofing difficult at this time of year and what are the arguments against getting a new roof installed now.

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It's too cold outside for a roof replacement.

That argument just doesn't hold water. It may be cold outside now, but who cares? Your roof doesn't care. The crew installing your roof doesn't care. Don't worry about the guys doing the installation. If the cold weather bothered them that much, they wouldn't even be up there installing your new roof, they'd be doing an interior job. I know a lot of people who prefer to cover up in cold weather just because it's cold. Try covering a black roof in the middle of summer. Have fun I tell you. In summer, when it's 90 degrees on the ground, it feels like (and sometimes is) 110 degrees on the roof.

There is too much snow on my roof to have it replaced immediately.

That's why, my friend, God created snow shovels. It's really no big deal to shovel snow off a roof. It usually takes half an hour to an hour to remove the snow, and most roofers won't even charge you extra for it, as long as they're there to replace the roof and not just shovel snow (a service many roofers offer ). in the Northeast). Does the crew have to be careful not to fall? Naturally. However, when roofing a house, the crew has to be careful in every respect, which is nothing new. These guys are professionals and safety should always come first and always comes first with a responsible roofing company.

Okay, I just gave you 2 reasons why a lot of people think roofing shouldn't be done in winter and why those aren't very good reasons at all. Now let me give you the top 4 reasons why you should consider getting your roof done this time of year.

1.) Ice dams cause leaks.

Wintertime in Massachusetts tests your home and roof in a way no other season does. The most common cause of roof leaks in winter is the dreaded ice dam. An ice dam forms over the eaves of a home as accumulated snow melts and runs down the roof, only to refreeze at the very edge of the roofline. Here in Massachusetts, as well as other cold climate areas, roofers use a product called an "ice and water barrier" along with proper drip edge covering techniques to prevent ice dams from damaging your home and causing leaks. This technique, when done correctly, provides additional protection for at least 3 feet of elevation from all edges of the roof. Many older roofs do not have an “ice and water barrier” installed. If your roof is leaking due to ice dams, this could be a good time to get the roof done properly and make sure ice dams don't bother you and your home again.

2.) Winter conditions generally make a bad roof worse.

If you had a bad roof before the onset of winter, it won't be in worse shape until spring. There are many factors that negatively affect your roof in cold weather. I've already discussed ice dams, but there's more. During the winter when the temperature fluctuates, your shingles will expand and contract, causing rippling and cracking in older shingles. Let's say some of your old roof shingles curl up a bit, then you get a nice wet heavy snow and the weight of the snow breaks some of those curled shingles. Now you have a potential new roof leak. Then, when that wet, heavy snow freezes, it will potentially cause even more damage to your old shingles. The thawing and refreezing that occurs throughout the winter is nothing but bad for old shingles. Old roofs hate the cold winters.

3.) Faster service for your new roof system.

It's a simple fact that Massachusetts roofers, and roofers in general, aren't that busy in the winter. For a homeowner in need of a new roof, this means that your chosen roofing contractor can potentially install your new roof within days of signing the contract, rather than having to wait weeks or sometimes even months as you wait for the spring, summer, and autumn months. For many homeowners, this reason alone should be enough to have their roof finished in winter.

4.) Save money by taking advantage of the slow season for roofers.

Who doesn't want to save as much money as possible, especially when it comes to an expensive home improvement project like a roof renovation. For the same reasons you might get faster installation service on a new roof from a roofer in the winter, you're also likely to get a better price than in the warmer months. Most professional roofers will give you the same labor warranty for a roof installed during the winter as they would for a roof installed any other time of the year. The material guarantee is provided by the shingle manufacturer and is the same regardless of what time of year the roof was installed. Roofers want to keep their employees busy and will offer you a better price just to avoid having to lay off employees during the winter break.

So what are you waiting for? If you have a home with an older roof that needs replacing, contact a local roofer and find out for yourself why roofing homes in Massachusetts or any other area in the winter is a viable option and often is a bargain!