Roofing In The Rain Wet Wood

As wood absorbs water it expands.

Roofing in the rain wet wood.

If the sheathing or wood is wet during the time of installation it can trap moisture inside of your roof leading to mold rot or other severe problems. Note that you should never shingle over bare wood like a bird s feathers shingles shed the qwater but are not watertight especially in windblown rain or melting snow conditions. Many of the inner components of your roof such as barriers osb boards and felt are also sensitive to water damage and should not be exposed to moisture. The above article mentions that the shingles won t adhere properly if the wood or water barrier is wet when the roofing is applied.

Homeowners often worry that the wood is ruined if a house gets wet during construction. Know what to look for. Wet or rain soaked framing lumber will not rot in a matter of days. Water can cause problems if the lumber is allowed to stay wet for weeks and weeks so do whatever is possible to get a roof on the house.