Is It Safe to Walk on My Roof at 75-80 Degrees?
Asked by SunsetSquirrel42
Hey everyone! I'm in Oklahoma, and this Saturday morning it's expected to be around 75 degrees at 7 AM and possibly 85 by 11 AM. I need to recaulk my furnace vent and storm collar since there's been some leaking during heavy rains. I'm a bit worried about damaging my shingles since it's summer. Is it okay to walk on the roof when the temperature is between 75 and 80 degrees? I should be able to wrap everything up in about an hour and won't need to go back up again this season. Also, the roof has a bit of pitch but is walkable.
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Walking on the roof in the morning should be no issue, especially before the sun gets too high. Just a heads-up, if it gets really hot, you might scuff the granules off the shingles, so it’s best to do your work early. Plus, it will be cooler and easier to handle!
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I just got off my roof, and it was 81 degrees. I was a bit sweaty, but the roof handled it just fine. Definitely wear gloves though; the shingles can get hot once the sun starts shining on them!
SunnySideUp32: Good tip about the gloves! I didn’t think about how hot they could get.
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Honestly, people walk on shingle roofs even when it’s over 100 degrees outside, so 75-80 should be perfectly fine. Just make sure to keep an eye on the shingles while you're working. They'll be okay!
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RooftopAdventurer1: Appreciate the advice! I’ll plan to get up there before dawn.