The Best Time To Replace Your Roof In Tulsa

Replacing the roof of your home takes some careful planning and decision-making. Many factors come into play when replacing the roof of your home. These include the availability of your preferred roofing materials, the availability of your trusted roofing company, and especially the best season in which to complete your roofing project.

To complete your roofing project accurately and efficiently your roofing company needs to be able to work in cool and stable weather conditions. This allows them to work uninterrupted and capable of completing your roofing project on time.

The best season to complete a roofing project changes, depending on where you reside; in Tulsa, Fall is the best time of year to see to all your roofing needs. We explain why below.

Tulsa has a humid subtropical climate. The city’s average yearly temperature is around 57°F and receives about 40 inches of rain every year. The city’s summers can get quite hot and uncomfortable, while their winters are frigid and windy. The area only receives about 5 inches of snowfall annually.

Spring

From March to May is when Tulsa’s tornado season takes place. The area is considered a high-risk area for these severe weather storms. On average, Tulsa experiences about three large tornadoes every year. Therefore, replacing your roofing system in the spring can be quite tricky. Most Tulsa homeowners are forced to replace their roofing systems due to damages suffered from passing tornadoes.

Summer

During the Tulsa summer, temperatures can reach as high as 100°F but usually average around the 90°F mark. While roof replacements are possible and common during the Tulsa summer, it is recommended that roofers start their projects as early as possible to avoid working in the scorching sun.

Fall

Fall is by far the best season to complete any roofing work. The temperatures are fairly moderate, creating stable conditions for your roofer to work in. If you plan on scheduling your roofing work during the Fall, make sure to book in advance as this is one of the most popular seasons for roof work.

Winter

Winter in Tulsa can be very cold and windy. Working during high winds can be difficult and sometimes even dangerous for roofers. You also risk losing some of your new shingles to wind-uplift before they’ve had a chance to fully set.

If you’re considering a roof replacement for your home, now would be the best time to give 1st Priority Roofing in Tulsa call so that we can schedule your roof replacement project.