Why Summer Is a Good Time to Replace Your Roof

Summertime is famous for its hot days, booming thunderstorms, and crazy winds. Unfortunately, this weather is taxing on your roof, and it may be time to get it inspected or replaced. Before autumn comes along, consider these reasons why summer is a good time to replace your roof.

Beneficial Weather

Despite the occasional stormy day, clear summer days are the perfect opportunity to replace your roof. The nice weather allows you to replace your roof with a low risk of rescheduling. Your roof replacement crew will have fewer problems replacing a roof than they would in other seasons. In winter, the cold creates hazardous roof conditions and increases job difficulty. Spring brings rain far more often than summer. Falling leaves in late autumn also make for dangerous roof conditions because they can lead to slipping. Logically summer is the best candidate for ideal roof replacement weather. Metal roofs will also remain unaffected no matter how high temperatures climb in the summer.

Fix Water Damage Before Winter 

Consistent spring showers can cause significant water damage to your roof. When you replace your roof in the summer, you start autumn and winter with no roof damage. Your undamaged roof makes your home warmer in the fall and early winter without turning on the heat. It also presents a good time to fix any structural issues the old roof might have caused. Metal roofs are especially hearty, resistant to unpredictable weather conditions, and low maintenance. These characteristics make metal roofs ideal for anyone interested in a roof that will last a long time with little maintenance.

Stay Ahead of the Roofing Rush 

Knowing the summer is the best time to replace your roof won’t remain a secret for long! Late summer and early fall are the most popular times to replace a roof. This rush is due to winter being less than ideal for roof replacements and lapses in availability during the fall and winter holidays. By scheduling your roof replacement ahead of the busy season, you save yourself the headache of waiting weeks for the project to begin. Getting a new roof before the colder months hit is the best decision you can make for your home.

To learn more about the cost of roofing and how a replacement can only benefit you and your home, contact SCCCI today! Give us a call at (800) 413-3333 or click here for a FREE estimate.