January 17, 2025

Bates Roofing Specializes in Winter ReRoofs-Yes It's Safe!

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January 17, 2025

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Winter ReRoofing, Is It Safe For Your Home?

In Western Washington it rains 9 months out of the year. We live in a literal rain forest. The high level of precipitation creates the beautiful, green landscape that is our home. With the rain however we also experience challenges that dryer and warmer climates do not encounter. Waterproofing structures is one of those challenges. When you get as much rain as the Puget Sound you absolutely cannot cut corners with waterproofing applications. The roof of every structure in particular must be installed correctly as its going to be bombarded year round. 

I met with a roofing installer that moved to California for a new beginning after being in Washington State for a few decades. He went to work for a larger roofing contractor in a dry climate area. After about a year he moved back. In our discussions about the industry he stated the roofing applications and practices he was seeing in California would never stand up to the test our roofs go through in California. Washington roofing contractors are required to install roofs correctly and according to manufacturer recommendations and specifications. 

Our unique climate often requires us to reroof year round. A huge portion of the roofing takes place from May through October but roofing continues right through the winter here. In other states where they have a "rainy season" they might shut down for a large part of the 3 months they get rain, but here if we shut down due to heavy rain nobody would be in business and homes would be leaking, taking unnecessary damage. 

Bates Roofing has over 40 years of experience operating under the same original license we opened with. You heard that right OVER 40 years. When it comes to winter reroofs there are not companies in our area with more experience. You can trust us to take the proper precautions to ensure that we replace your roof without allowing damage to your home during the process. Our large and experienced crews typically finish an average size roof in 1-1.5 days so getting your roof torn off, dried in and water tight happens so fast there isn't time damage. We will not put your home at risk. If we see that the weather is not going to be conducive we will not start your job. People over profits! 

Winter roofing in the Puget Sound can be done safely with Bates Roofing! We are your premier and trusted roofing service provider for over 40 years!

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