subject: The Weather Wise Know When To Do Repairs [print this page] Every once in a while, you'll need to replace the roof of your house. Generally speaking, a full replacement only needs to happen if you notice multiple leaks that just seem to get worse when you try to fix them, or damage is done after a major storm. if you can stand in your living room and see sunlight coming through the ceiling, it's time to replace that roof! However, if you know that your roof is getting old for the type of materials you've used, and you're able to plan ahead for the replacement, what is the best time to get it done? More specifically, what is the best time of the year to do roofing repairs?
A Good Rule of Thumb
Generally speaking, you want work to be done when temperatures are above freezing, but below scorching. You're contractor will be much happier if you pick a more moderate time of year, weather wise. Because they are up on the roof, they get the full brunt of any wind or rainstorm that passes through and if it's bad enough, they'll have to pause till the storm passes, for safety reasons. So if you can, plan on a time when the weather is mostly likely to be mild. Of course, depending on where you live, this will be different times of the year.
Dallas-Fort Worth
Overall, Dallas-Ft. Worth is considered to have a mild climate, because it is located in the plains of Northern Texas. Keep in mind, though because it's part of Dallas Texas Roofing Contractors, there's really only two seasons. Summer begins around April and continues through October. Winter kicks in come November and lasts through March, with the wettest months of the year being April and May.
Mild can still put out some very hot summers, ice storms in winter, and even tornadoes during thunderstorm seasons. But generally speaking, weather is fair enough that it makes for long lasting roofs - both repairs and full replacements are less frequent. The best times to do repairs is usually around the times the seasons switch March/April, and September/October.
Houston
Houston, on the other hand, is hot, humid, and rainy. Roof rot, mildew, and mold are frequent and unwelcome visitors. Homeowners need to inspect their roofs about twice a year, and take immediate action if problems are detected. Roofs will probably need to be entirely replaced every 10 to 20 years, depending on what materials are used. Winter is probably the best time to complete repairs, as temperatures cool down somewhat and snow is rare. Even in January, the average high is 63 F (17 C), while average low is 41 F (5 C).
