How Long Does A Roof Replacement Take in Florida?
Aside from price, the question, “How long does a roof replacement take?” is among the most common in the roofing industry. A roofing replacement in the State of Florida can take as short as a day or as long as a few weeks, depending on a few factors. The variables that impact the amount of time it takes to complete a roofing project include location, size, height, complexity, pitch, material, and various environmental factors.
Location
The location of your roofing project has a significant impact on the duration of the project. If you are in the subtropic regions of Florida, the heat is a factor that is taken into consideration when approximating the timeline of your roofing project. In the state of Florida, during the summer, the temperatures on some roofing systems can reach up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that the labor force will work at a slower pace and require more frequent and longer breaks to be able to safely remove and replace a roofing system. This, in turn, will increase the duration of the project.
Complexity
Elements of complexity include pitch, size of the roof, height of the roof, and the materials used.
Pitch - the pitch of a roof, or its slope, is a key element of complexity. A steeper roof, with a higher pitch, presents a more challenging environment for the roofing crew. This often leads to a longer project duration compared to a flatter roof, as the crew must navigate the steep surface with caution and precision.
Size - the size of the roofing system is obviously the most important factor when determining how long a roofing project will take. The larger the roofing system, the longer the process of replacing it will be.
Height - the height of the roof also plays a role in the length of time that it takes to replace because of factors including, but not limited to, the use of scaffolding, lifts, extended ladder systems, and increased fall protection measures. The assembly, disassembling, and other setup procedures may increase the time it takes to perform a full roof replacement.
Type of roofing system - A simple gable roof structure will be a lot easier to remove and replace than a “cut-up” complicated roofing system with multiple ridges, valleys, penetrations, and roof-to-wall flashings. The amount of complicated factors that go into the design of the roofing system itself will elongate the process. NexGen Roofing uses skilled craftsmen for several aspects of complicated roofing projects.
Materials - The material you choose for your roofing system will affect the amount of time it takes to replace it. Asphalt shingles and metal roofing systems are much faster to remove and replace because of the techniques used to replace them. Clay or cement tile is among the longest roofing systems to install (1-3 weeks on average) because of the complexity of the roofing system itself and the weight of the tiles.
Rotted wood - When inspecting a roof from the surface, there are several factors that can never be certain and could affect the time it takes to complete the project. Rotted wood is one of these factors. If rotted wood is not discovered during the inspection process and is not factored into the project timeline, it could have major implications on how long it takes the crew to finish the project. A skilled craftsman needs to be present to ensure the proper installation and documentation of the process to replace rotted wood. In Florida, rotted wood needs to be replaced because, according to the code, new roofing materials need to be installed to a nailable surface.
Environmental Factors
Weather patterns - the weather during the project will be the single most ambiguous factor when considering the time it takes for a roofing project to be replaced in the State of Florida. With inclement and unpredictable rain and winds, Florida roofing project timelines can be subject to uncertainty. If a crew has to miss a day of work or even break several times during the roofing project during the day, it could drastically lengthen the timelines in which it takes to complete a roofing project.
In most cases, the roofing project timeline can be projected based on these factors, but it is never guaranteed because of the uncertainty involved. An average roofing project in the state of Florida will take 2 to 3 days from start to completion. When you add in the factors listed above, it can add several days to your timeline.
Remember to choose a trusted local contractor that is licensed and insured to make sure your roofing project is done correctly. NEXGEN Roofing in Jacksonville, FL, is the local professional roofing contractor that hundreds of homeowners in the area trust to handle their roofing projects. Call us today at (904) 650-4945 to schedule a no-obligation consultation today.