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When is The Best Time to Replace a Roof?

Having a roof replaced or repaired is not an all year round affair. This is because of factors like availability of roofing contractors since during good weather seasons like summer, most of them are usually fully booked and for that reason, they are likely to hike their prices or even take long to do the task for you. Bad weather conditions can also make the whole installation so challenging and sometimes, almost impossible to install. In addition, some seasons have very strong winds that may sway the shingles away, rendering the whole process a challenge. This article looks at the best time to replace your roofing.

  • Spring

During this season, excess rainfall can make it difficult for the roofers to install a roof. This is probably  one of the worst times to have a roof replacement because the roofers may demolish the old worn out roof, only to have rain some hours later, before they are done with installing the new roof. You do not want to take this risk since water may seep into your house and this might cause a lot of damage to your furniture, electronics and other important areas. This can be a huge discomfort to you and your family. On the other hand, spring is the most cost effective time since roofing business is on the low, meaning professionals have nothing much to do. Therefore, you are likely to get huge discounts in the cost of roof installation.

  • Summer

Just as in spring, summer is not quite a good time to have a roof replacement since there is still so much rain from spring, especially during early or mid-summer. Roofers will spend so much time at your project and you can rest assured that they are not going to do a very good job. It is not until mid or late summer that the weather becomes favorable for having a roof installed. The sky is quite clear and the roofers will do the job in very favorable conditions, hence you can expect some great work. On the other hand, it is not a very cost effective time. You can expect that many roofers have a boom in business and for this reason, they are likely to charge a considerable higher amount in costs.

Fall/Autumn

As long as the weather is concerned, fall is the most opportune time to have your roof replaced. The weather is at its best – not too hot, and not too cold. In this season, you do not have to worry about your shingle roof not falling into place. The roofers will be working slow but sure without being rushed by bad weather. The only challenge is that most roofing companies are booked and very busy during autumn. For this reason, it might be hard to get a booking with them, and if you are lucky, you can expect that they will have hiked their roofing costs. However, at the end of the day you will be happy with the great work they will do.

Winter

Winter is one of the worst times to have your roof replaced. Ice, snow and sleet fall will be hard to remove before you embark on the replacement work. This means that the time spent on your project will be much more. Shingle roofs will be hard to put into place so that they are properly flashed against each other for them to be fully airtight. On the other hand, it is still a great time as far as budget is factored in. The roofing business is on its lowest and thus roofing contractors have no much to do. This means that you can enjoy reduced roofing prices during this time.

With the aforementioned, it is clear that there is no time that you cannot have your roof replaced. You do not have to cancel roof replacement just because it is a bad timing. You can take risks even in bad weather seasons. The roofers are good at what they do and they will have a way out of the weather and still deliver some great work. Alternatively, you can call and book your roofing replacement company during a bad weather season and have it done in favorable weather conditions. In addition, be sure to hire the right roofing contractors. Check for their rating and reviews so that you do not take chances with your new roof since it is your first line of defense against the wrath of Mother Nature.