Roofs can be repaired in the winter, and sometimes they absolutely must be. But the real question is: should they be repaired in the winter? If you have a leaking roof, of course, you need to have it repaired right away. Many customers ask for winter roof repair in Denver for this reason. As long as it is safe and the roof is clear of snow and debris, it is possible to complete certain types of roof repairs at any point during the calendar year. A licensed roofing professional such as the experts at Cenco Building Services can guide you as to the right type and timing for your repair. There are potential issues that arise when working in cold temperatures. In terms of full roof replacement, it’s better to install a new shingles when it’s 40deg or warmer. The reason for this is shingles are manufactured with seal tabs on their undersides, allowing the shingles to seal to each other. These seal tabs rely on heat from the sun to first become tacky and then seal onto the shingle course below them. In order for the sealing to complete, the surface of the shingle needs to reach a temperature of 70*. That said, it is equally important to understand that the surface temperature of the roofline is generally 15*-30* warmer than the ambient air temperature. So on a sunny Winter day when it 50 degrees out, it is easily 75* on the surface of the roof. The sun beams down on the shingles and quickly warms them up to a higher temperature than the air. This is the reason it is not uncommon to see roofers working in short sleeves in the middle of Winter! Ultimately, no one hopes to need a roof repair in the dead of Winter. But with the exercise of greater caution to ensure shingles and flashing are properly installed, roof repairs can be completed at any point throughout the year.
