Roofing Season: 5 Reasons To Replace And Repair During Spring

Repairing and installing roofing is a hazardous and pricey job, and most homeowners can't afford the cost of delays. Due to safety concerns, spring is the best time of year to tackle this job, and you'll likely get a better result in a shorter period than if you were to start construction during summer, winter, or even autumn. Here are five reasons to plan your repairs or installation for the spring. 

1. There are no heat waves in the spring, which means the job will likely be done faster and with less damage to the materials. Working under the hot sun will take its toll on roofing contractors and there are likely to be delays. What could take a few days, can stretch into a week or beyond because the weather is too unbearable or the tar is getting too sticky to work with. These hazardous conditions can also pose a threat to workers, and the last thing you want is an injury on your property.

2. Depending on the local climate, there may be a few spring showers to contend with, but you won't have to worry too much about week-long storms or high winds. Roofers can't work in wet and windy conditions due to safety concerns, and your project may continually be put off. While the weather doesn't have to be sunny and warm, a dry and mild day is ideal for replacing or repairing damages. 

3. You want to be prepared for the winter, right? The problem with new roofing is that it may take a while to notice any errors or damages, and by then you might already be in the middle of a winter snowstorm if you get the job done in the fall. Getting the job done early will give you time to test it out so that you can be certain to have protection during the chilly months to come.

4. If you live in a climate with bitter winters, your home probably took a battering over the cold season. Snow, heavy rains, and wind can cause damage, peeling away shingles and loosening gutters. A bout of hail can even knock holes into the surface. Leaving this damage for several months can cause it to worsen. Pests can enter the home and begin to nest in the attic, or tiles neighboring damaged ones will lose their grip as well. Plan on spring to be your annual roof inspection and repair period, and you won't have to pay a fortune later on.

5. Spring time means spring-cleaning promotions, many of which include home improvement services. You are likely to find some good deals around and will have several companies to choose from. During the summer and winter, due to injuries and weather concerns, you won't have as many choices, and the company may have trouble finding replacement workers if one is out with a cold. 

So for your wallet's sake, as well as the safety concerns of the workers, spring into the year with a new or repaired roof and be guaranteed a dry and comfortable winter.