When it comes to a commercial roofing project, many factors can affect its success, one of which is the weather conditions. Roofing contractors typically consider the possibility of inclement weather during the project schedule, leading to delays and other resulting issues. Here’s what to know about it.  

Why Work Stops During Inclement Weather

Outdoor work, such as commercial roofing repairs and replacements, remains susceptible to unpredictable weather. With the looming bad weather, it’s crucial to halt work for two reasons—to ensure worker safety and prevent property damage.  

Experienced roofing contractors will stop rooftop work when weather reports forecast a 30% or higher chance of rainfall, continuing rains, thunders and lightning, strong winds with gusts above 15 mph, outside temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, hailstorms, and other hazardous conditions. They are likely to delay the roofing project if the substrate is wet or has frost, ice, or snow.

Sometimes, extreme heat is also a viable reason to suspend the work to protect roofers from dehydration and heatstroke.

How to Prepare for the Disruption

When looking to hire a commercial roofing contractor, it’s vital to know whether they have an inclement weather strategy or not. Apart from insurance coverage, most seasoned companies already have policies and procedures in case outdoor conditions are less than favorable. A good plan will outline specific weather events that can compromise the project, thus calling for work suspension. It should also list precautions to ensure and maintain worker safety, as well as the targeted resumption of activities.

Look for a roofing contractor who has a robust weather monitoring system, allowing them to halt scheduled operations and proceed with careful preparations instead. During bad weather, the employees must make the rooftop work area watertight and secure against unexpected risky conditions before leaving the site.

Moreover, it’s vital to know if your contractor specified conditions to resume activities—failure to do so can leave the project hanging after the weather event, especially when there’s nothing explicitly stated in the contract.  

For the best results on your commercial roofing project, count on CWC Roofing and Exteriors. Call (314) 633-5777 for projects in Missouri or (239) 529-4103 to reach their office in Naples, FL. Visit their website to browse their commercial roofing services.