When is the Best Time To Replace Your Roof?

A lot of people wonder, when is the best time to install a new roof? Typically, the answer primarily lies on the kind of weather you have at your area. If you talk to roofing experts and home improvement gurus, they will likely tell you it’s during the autumn or fall. But in Southern California where the summer heat causes more damage to roofing products than anything else, it’s not always best to wait just before the rainy season.

There are two main reasons why not to wait after summer to change your roof. First, Demand. Just before the rainy season demand for roof replacement goes up which usually translates to longer waiting periods to find a reputable roofer to do your roof and second higher prices. More demand also means roofers will likely charge more.

El Niño didn’t hit Southern California as predicted. Both roofers and suppliers had a relatively decent past 6 months due to the scare. But the frenzy has slowly evaporated and roofers are starting to slow down which translates into lower prices. Additionally, getting your roof done in relatively mild weather can translate into roofers not dying of heat while working on your roof like in the summer months. Finally, the roofing industry has seen consistent 5 to 10 percent material price increases year after year with no end in sight. And with mandates on cool roof products now in effect, manufacturers are being forced into developing more energy efficient shingles that reflect heat. That translates into higher material prices.

If you would like to know more and have questions concerning your roofing, JB Wholesale Roofing Supplies is the first place to contact. They can refer you to a roofer in your area. You can visit them at www.jbroofing.com or reach them directly at (626) 799 0440. They are located at 1095 S. Fair Oaks in Pasadena.