But it probably wouldn t come as any surprise to know that roofers find working in cooler temperatures a perk.
Roofing in the rain ok.
Summer sun and high heat make working in a little rain a viable option.
Safety is always a primary consideration for roofers and roofing in the rain requires caution.
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.
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.
Shingles will not stick to a wet roof.
Installing a roof in the rain may void your warranty roofing manufacturers guarantee their products but not the installation.
One of the roofing pros we spoke with says mist won t affect osb any more than the humidity that osb absorbs on a hot day.
If it starts to rain or drizzle the roofers should act quickly to cover your osb most likely with a tarp.