Windy Weather and Roofing

Windy weather can cause safety concerns with material handling.

  • Windy weather can make installing insulation difficult.
  • Windy weather can cause hot asphalt to splash (possibly burn roofers)
  • Roofers can lose their balance, and in some rare cases actually be blown off of a roof.
  • Debris picked up by the wind is capable on injuring those on the roof.

Threatening weather can develop quickly, causing work sites to be unsafe. What to do when faced in this situation?

  1. Cover materials – to avoid damage
  2. Limit production areas – limit the roof area being installed to only what can be completed prior to the threatening weather.
  3. Plan for temporary tie-offs wherever the roof insulation will be discontinued.