The last quarter of the year just started. Summer is still going strong in most of the country, but fall is right around the corner. Fall means shorter days and the beginning of cooler temperatures. Cooler temperatures mean some basic adjustments to roofing practices to stay productive. Here are 3 suggestions on how to have a longer and more productive roofing coating restoration season.
- Pay attention to the overnight temperatures
- If you are using water-based materials for roof restoration, it is important to note not only what the temperatures are during the day, but also overnight. The fall weather adjusts the temperature and dew points, which can majorly affect acrylic roof coatings. A few possible solutions:
- Use a darker coating that will set up faster during the warmer part of the day
- Stop production earlier to give the roof coating more time to cure before the temperatures drop
- Move away from water-based acrylic materials for jobs later in the year. Silicone roof coating such as Everest Systems Silkoxy Silicone is a good alternative to water-based acrylic roof coating as the temperatures drop. Silkoxy is not limited by temperature because it does not have any water in the material. Silkoxy’s moisture-cured technology keeps it from being affected by the overnight dew of the fall.
- Do not start jobs that cannot be completed
- Fall leads to winter. Every year contractors get caught with jobs that cannot be completed because of the weather. Not only are the days shorter in the fall, but the fall season can be short as well.
- Focus on the jobs that can be completed. Jobs that are smaller in size and scope need to be prioritized over larger more technical jobs.
- Communicate clearly with the customer on jobs being sold later in the season to account for weather changes. Have a contingency plan in place to temporarily waterproof the roof over the winter.
- Implement and/or focus on service and repair business.
- Perform fall roof inspections to catch issues early
- In the fall we can see large temperature changes every day. Roofing materials expand and contract at different rates as they heat up and cool down. The thermal shock to the roofing materials will cause weak areas of the roof assembly to fail.
- Market inspection and repair services
- The fall is a great time to have a marketing campaign focusing on the immediate needs of the customer. Many buildings will experience leaks in the fall that they previously did not have. Having a team of professionals ready to stop the leaks and gain new customers is an opportunity that every roofing contractor should take advantage of. Everest Systems Everseal sealant is the perfect tool for service and repair crews to stop leaks and gain customers
Everest Systems has a large range of products specifically designed for use in all seasons. Reach out to your local Everest Sales Representative to get more information on Silkoxy silicone, Everseal sealant and other Everest products that will help extend the roofing season.