This summer, you may be more concerned with heading to the beach, enjoying days by the pool, and fitting in your yearly vacations than you are with getting your roof inspected. However, this doesn’t change the fact that summer is the perfect time to focus on maintaining and improving your home. An annual roof inspection in Plymouth will ensure the health of your roof and keep potentially expensive repairs at bay.
Here’s why you should schedule one before the summer is over.
Ideal Weather Conditions
Summer has the stable and predictable weather patterns that are preferred for any kind of outdoor work. Spring and fall can get cool and rainy, while winter is cold and icy. By comparison, summer has a much more consistent environment for roof repairs and inspections. The risk of sudden weather changes is lower, which reduces the likelihood of project delays. It’s this stability that paves the way for better planning and execution of the task at hand.
In addition, the warmer temps allow for easier adhesion of roofing materials. Asphalt shingle roofs need warmer temperatures to be able to seal to each other in a waterproof barrier, for example. On the other hand, cold weather causes materials to stiffen and as a result, they’re more difficult to work with. In summer, shingles are pliable and ensure a more effective seal.
Longer Days
Summer has more hours of daylight, extending the potential work day to 8 p.m., giving roofers more time to complete inspections in a timely and efficient way without keeping an eye on the clock. It also allows for the work to be done in one day rather than spread out across multiple days, lowering disruption to your family’s daily routine.
This increase in natural light also offers better visibility, which is crucial for detailed inspections that must identify tiny cracks and leaks for the most accurate assessments.
Prevention of Future Roof Problems
Inspecting a roof in the summer makes it easy to identify potential problems early on before they worsen. In the winter, it’s easy for homeowners to overlook small leaks or damaged shingles, but in the light of summer, issues can be caught and addressed early on. This prevents higher amounts of damage that come with a hefty price tag later on.
Safer Working Conditions
It’s safer to work on roofs in summer, allowing the job to move faster with less risk of injury. In winter, cold and snowy weather creates hazardous conditions ranging from icy surfaces to numb fingers.
Homeowner Comfort
Roof repairs are noisy and disruptive, which can greatly impact the daily routines of homeowners. When inspections and repairs are conducted during summer, the inconvenience and noise can be mitigated as more families go on vacations and day trips, and spend more time outdoors.
Contractor Availability
Roofing contractors tend to have more availability during summer, and these open schedules make it easier for you to get the slot you want. In comparison, winter often limits their ability to work, while in spring and fall they are often busy with urgent repairs brought on by seasonal weather changes.
Increased Curb Appeal
There’s little doubt that a well-maintained roof boosts a home’s curb appeal. Summer is the best time to improve the appearance of your property, especially when you’re trying to appeal to potential buyers. In summer, those buyers are out and about, looking at homes and making decisions. A roof in beautiful and excellent condition will appeal to them more than one that is run down and unsightly.
Home Energy Efficiency
A well-maintained roof has better energy efficiency, which keeps you more comfortable in the hot months and lowers your utility bills. Roof repairs can improve insulation as well as ventilation, which cools down the home and causes less of a strain on your AC system.
Plymouth Roof Inspections by Revered
Summer’s the perfect time to schedule your roofing inspection in Plymouth, MA and on the South Shore. For a free consultation and quote, call us at 781-536-4589.
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A most pleasant company to work with...no high powered sales pitch. The workers were very pleasant, and did a great job. Was impressed with how efficient they were. They cleaned up the yard....not a sign of any trash or materials left behind...not even a nail! - Barbara M.