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2. Proper footwear for your safety
Of course roofers must always be careful when working on pitched (sloped) roofs. But when working in hot weather conditions, the asphalt coating on the roof shingles may become slightly soft, which can cause foot slippage. Make sure you wear proper footwear to minimize foot slippage possibilities and ensure roof safety by following all required safety precautions, which may include use of fall protection devices.
3. Plan the roof installation and eliminate direct sun during the peak hours
If weather forecasts predict hot and sunny days, then it is best to install roof shingles early in the day before the temperature reaches its maximum. It’s always better to start working on the west-facing slopes in the morning and the east-facing slopes later in the day.
4. Eliminate footprints and scuffing from work
As already mentioned, asphalt shingle coating can be slightly softened when exposed to direct sunlight, making the shingles susceptible to scuffing from roof work and foot traffic. This is more likely on steeper roofs where workers’ “footprints” are likely to be more concentrated in small areas (toe marks, heel marks). Try to work with care to minimize any scuffing, and if necessary, wait until the roof shingles and surrounding temperatures cool down.
These tips are a start to an efficient installation of shingles during hot weather. Read more tips in the following blog!
The cold winter days are just around the corner. So in order to make sure you’ve got some peace of mind during the next months, we give you some tips and tricks to have a winter proof shingles roof.
1. Walk around your house and see if there are any problems are visible from ground level. An example can be tree branches growing near your roof, which can possible damage your house during a winter storm or break off due to heavy snow.
2. Check your roof inside and out, but always use the necessary safety precautions. Keep the gutters clear from any obstructions. If you do this check-up during winter weather, make sure your roof is free of nearly invisible ice or frost build-up on the roof or deck surface.
3. Check your attic after a rain shower. If there are leaks, water stains will clearly show this. Especially areas where 2 types of material meet, such as chimneys and gutters, are known leakage areas. These different materials tend to separate over time, because they don’t bond well.
4. When removing snow or ice from a valley or other roof areas, proper care must be taken to avoid damaging the roof. For safety, use a long extension tool. Never climb onto a wet or snow covered roof. Don’t use a shovel to remove snow, this might damage your shingles roof.
Which winter precautions can you take when installing a new shingles roof?
Ventilate your roof:
Ventilating your roof will equalize the temperature of the outer and inner roof. Your roof structure will then be able to withstand sudden temperature changes. More information about ventilation can be found in our blog on roof and attic ventilation.
Snow stoppers:
A snow stop has to be nailed in the head lap. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the required quantities for every m². The next shingle course will cover the nails of the installed snow stop.
Preventing ice dams:
Ice dams are the results of continuous freezing and thawing of snow due to escaping heat from the house or from gutters being backed up with frozen slush. This can happen to most kinds of roofing material; if it occurs, water may be driven under the roof, which may cause ceiling, wall, insulation and gutter damage. Ice dams can be prevented by:
1) Installing a vapour barrier above the home’s warm space.
2) Insulating the attic.
3) Ventilating the attic.
