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Storage is an important issue!
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!
In the previous blog post we already gave you 4 tips and tricks for the application of roof shingles during hot weather. Today we are going to take a look at the other 4. Follow our tips and the installation of a new roof during the summer or in tropical regions will be easier as ever before!
- Storage of roof shingles
- Proper footwear
- Planning the roof installation
- Avoid footprints and scuffing from work
- Sponges to avoid sliding / burning
- Protect yourself
- Cool the shingle surface
- Wind-seal dots side up
5. Have a piece of sponge from an old sofa
It’s always good to have a square piece of sponge or yellow foam (e.g. 1mx1m/10cm thick) in your working truck. This sponge prevents that you slide down on steep roofs and avoids burning from roof shingles during the application.
Additional tip: have two pieces of sponge / foam. Use one to sit or knee down on and put some roof shingles on the second one.
6. Drink more water and use sunscreen during hot weather
You need more water when your body temperature rises. Keep hydrated when you're working on roofs in hot temperatures to stay healthy and attentive. When you're outside in the heat, it’s important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. We need fluids to keep our bodies properly cooled. Without enough water, you can experience muscle cramping, a heat exhaustion or a heat stroke. Use sunscreen on roofs to avoid getting a burn during sunny days.
7. Garden hose and cold water to cool the shingle surface
If a repair or other rooftop work is required during hot sunny weather on existing shingled roofs, the shingles will be susceptible to scuffing and possible roof shingle damage. In such cases it is therefore often best to wait until cooler temperate conditions prevail before attempting roof shingle repair. The use of a garden hose and cold water to cool the shingle surface in very hot conditions is a technique that may facilitate the bond separation.
