The minimum temperature for installing shingles is 40°F. Subzero temperatures prevent roofing materials and adhesive properties from working. Subzero temperatures prevent roofing materials and adhesive properties from working properly. Roof tiles lose their elasticity and cutting or nailing them with nails becomes a challenge.
That's why most licensed professionals recommend 40°F as the limit for installing asphalt shingles. The short answer is that it depends on the type of roofing material you want to install. Unlike most asphalt roofs, metal and polymer roofs can be installed at temperatures below 40° without compromising quality or voiding manufacturer's warranties. On the other hand, asphalt roofs (with the exception of some TAMKO products) must be installed at warmer temperatures above 40° whenever possible.
In either case, the roof must be free of ice and snow before installation can begin. Roofing Force is an expert installer of all types of roofing products in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Metal-polymer roofing materials are not subject to the breaking, cracking and sealing limitations of asphalt shingles. While roofing a house in winter requires more work and preparation, a high-quality installation can still provide long-lasting results.
Roofing installers spend more time and attention preventing errors and protecting the roof construction project while it's in progress. Stone-coated steel roofs have a granular texture, are installed horizontally, and are designed to look like beaten wood shingles, clay shingles, or asphalt shingles. While roofing contractors can sometimes discourage roofing projects in winter, they can still perform at a high level if temperatures aren't too cold. Another option is to install a metal or composite polymer roof, since they do not have the same temperature limitations as asphalt shingles.
The limiting factor when installing metal or polymer roofs has more to do with the safety and comfort of installers than with the outside temperature or the effectiveness of the materials. It's okay to install a roof in cold climates if temperatures stay above the suggestions shown on roofing product labels. To complete an emergency repair or during extended periods of very cold weather, it may be necessary to install or repair an asphalt roof under colder than ideal circumstances. Workers must be aware of safety risks and work more slowly because surfaces become more fragile due to colder temperatures.
Brittle asphalt shingles, lack of adhesive and EPDM deterioration top the list of problems that installers face during a winter roofing project.
