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Building and repairing a house can be a lengthy job, and roofing is no exception. However, sometimes Mother Nature interferes and the weather can take a turn for the worse while you’re in the middle of a project. So if it begins to rain during roofing, what should be done? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it begins to rain while you are roofing, the best thing to do would be to cover the unfinished parts of the roof and wait for the weather to clear. <\/strong>This is mainly because the weather can impact the roof’s structure and cause future problems if not properly protected. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roofs are there to protect us from the elements, but while they are being constructed, they themselves are not immune to the effects of the weather. If it does rain while roofing is being done, don’t worry, there are steps you can take to help keep your roof safe and protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Based on what you know (or don’t know) of the incoming storm, it’s important to do your best to prepare your roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the storm is going to last a while and is supposed to include heavy amounts of rain, the roof will need to be covered<\/strong> with some sort of tarp or covering to protect the wood and other materials from being completely exposed. Try and use a tarp that is heavy-duty and durable. Once you cover it in a tarp, use something to hold it in place (such as nails or 2 x 4 boards). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the storm is meant to be on the shorter side, with lighter amounts of rain, work can probably just be stopped<\/strong> while you wait out the change in weather. It might not be as necessary to worry about covering the wood in this type of rainstorm, but you will still want to wait for the wood to dry completely once the rain has passed before you proceed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wet wood is definitely not a good thing to work with during construction, and if it’s not protected from the rain in some way it can ruin the structure and frame of your roof. It can also impact its future integrity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roofing contractors are typically supposed to keep track of the weather, so if you are working on fixing your roof through them, they will let you know what they can do during a rainstorm. Try and keep track of the weather<\/strong> yourself so you can have an idea of what you’ll be able to do that day, whether you’re roofing with a contractor or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Proceed With Roofing In The Rain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Generally, you don’t want to continue roofing while it is raining outside. <\/strong>However, use your best judgment to make your final decision and be aware that choosing to continue in the rain can be dangerous, so use caution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your ability to do so will probably depend on if you’re simply repairing your roof or if it is being installed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some instances where you can continue with roofing even if it is about to rain or has started to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n