5 Reasons To Repair Your Roof In The Summer

As JFK said "the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."

After all, prevention is always better than cure. This is especially true when it comes to your roof. Summertime is generally a time of year when most of us forget about what sits above our heads. When the sun is shining any problems we have with our roof seem to be forgotten. 

Did you know that the summer season is actually the best time to complete your roof work?

It's always clever to forward plan the protection and weatherproofing of your property, especially before the harsher autumn and winter months set in. 

Here are 5 Reasons WHY:

1. House Value - Summer is prime in the housing market for buyers and sellers. One of the major things considered and inspected by both surveyors and potential buyers is the quality of your roof. It might be your house roof or even just your garage roof. If you are concerned that any of your roofs may let you down then contact our roof repairs team. We can check it over, refurbish it and help you to increase your house value!
2. Sudden Storms - Summer can strike us down with sudden thunderstorms. In fact we can see 4 times as many thunderstorms in summer than in winter months. The constant change in moisture and temperature can lead to roof problems, especially for older properties. And, let's not forget about lightning or collateral storm damage itself. So, let us check over your roof and make sure it is ready to withstand the downpour!
3. Better Light - In winter and autumn months the quality of light is much poorer. This means that problems with your roof are more difficult to spot. In summer with the improved light quality, you can be certain that the start of even the smallest problems can be seen and fixed before they become dangerous or expensive. Also, the extended daylight hours mean that our roofing contractors can safely work on your property for longer each day. So we can complete the work in fewer days and minimise your cost and disruption.
4. Faster, Less Expensive Repairs - We see less moisture in the air during summer which makes it easier for our contractors to gain that important watertight seal. Warmer temperatures mean that adhesives and roof finishes will dry quicker. This means that jobs undertaken over the summer months do not usually take as long. Also, due to the reduced man-hours and fewer weather complications it also makes it less expensive too! 
5. Eco-Friendly Season - If you are concerned about conserving energy and helping the planet then planning ahead with summer roof maintenance is for you! Anyone who has had roof work done during the winter months will tell you how cold this can make your home. As a result, you boost up your heating and see an increase in your energy bills. But, whilst the weather is warmer you won't be cranking up your heating so you will save energy and be more eco-friendly.

If you want help with your roof this summer, anywhere in Yorkshire, then please GET IN TOUCH.