Now that the winter is upon us this should be an excellent topic to discuss.
Cold Weather can Create Hazardous Working Conditions
- Concentration levels in workers can diminish
- Ice can form on the roof, causing the surface of the roof to become slippery.
Cold Weather can Create Quality Issues
- Cold weather can reduce production by making it difficult to use certain roofing materials, such as hot asphalt and caulkings.
- Cold temperatures may require that asphalt be handled differently since asphalt cools quickly.
- Cold weather can reduce the adhesion between components.
- Material may not lay flat or conform properly to the roof substrate
Some areas are not affected by extreme cold weather.
States like Florida, especially South Florida will likely never experience some of these quality issues due to extreme cold weather.