Getting a new roof installation can boost your energy efficiency, eliminate leaks, and improve your home’s curb appeal. It can be an extensive project, so estimating its timeline will allow you to plan accordingly, arranging childcare, pet care, or out-of-home activities if needed. Here are a few factors that will affect the time frame of your new roof installation.

What Factors Affect the Speed of a New Roof Installation?

1. Age

If you have an older roof, safety and building regulations may have changed, so your roof contractor might have to update the supporting structures. Damaged components, like warped or rotting beams under the roof, are also more likely. 

2. Size

More square footage means more materials and more area to cover. Small roofs can sometimes be completed in a few days, whereas large four- to five-bedroom homes may need a week or more.

3. Pitch 

A steep roof requires more safety precautions—like installing scaffolding or toe boards to give workers secure footing—because roofers will be higher up. They also won’t be able to move as quickly for their safety, and more materials will need to be installed.

4. Complexity

If the roofing has a lot of corners, angles, and ridges, it’ll take more time to install. Workers will need to take more time to ensure all components are flush, no gaps exist in the roofing material, and that the materials are cut to the right specifications.

5. Weather

Bad weather can shorten roof contractors’ work days or prevent them from working altogether to maintain safety. Working while it’s raining or excessively hot can put workers in unsafe positions and damage the roofing or sub-roofing materials. It’s best to schedule your installation in late spring, early summer, or early fall when temperatures are mild and precipitation is more infrequent.

 

If you need a new roof installation, count on the licensed, bonded, and insured On Top Roofing in Honolulu. They offer green, tile, and shingle roofing options at competitive prices, with extended 50-year warranties available. Plus, they’re available 24/7 for leaks and emergencies. Learn more about their re-roofing process online, or call (808) 304-4007 for a free estimate today.