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Post by KikiPea on Jun 17, 2021 16:18:11 GMT
companies right now. Due to the major hail storms we had last moth, they are spread thin and working 7-9/7 days a week to catch up while our temps are reaching 120°+ on our rooftops. On top of that, the crew that was set to do our roof starting today was in an accident on the way to our house this morning. We don’t have all of the information, but believe that they are okay, and should be able to start work tomorrow. It makes things a bit complicated for us, but I just pray that everyone is okay!
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Post by christine58 on Jun 17, 2021 16:34:25 GMT
companies right now. Due to the major hail storms we had last moth, they are spread thin and working 7-9/7 days a week to catch up while our temps are reaching 120°+ on our rooftops. On top of that, the crew that was set to do our roof starting today was in an accident on the way to our house this morning. We don’t have all of the information, but believe that they are okay, and should be able to start work tomorrow. It makes things a bit complicated for us, but I just pray that everyone is okay! I cannot imagine anyone doing any outside work in that heat. Praying everyone in the accident is ok. |
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Jun 17, 2021 16:53:30 GMT
Same situation here in Oklahoma. I'm waiting for my roof to be replaced due to hail (as well as the siding). But with the heat, I'd rather wait until it is safe for the crews. I will be sure to have lots of cold bottled water on hand if they come when it is so hot!
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Post by beebee on Jun 17, 2021 16:54:55 GMT
I absolutely will pray. It has never crossed my mind at how hot it must be to have to work on a roof in this heat. It has to be grueling.
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Post by Rhondito on Jun 17, 2021 17:14:21 GMT
I always feels horrible for roofers and road crews.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jun 17, 2021 17:15:16 GMT
Maybe have some Gatorade for them tomorrow? We usually do that for movers when it’s hot. I prefer the smaller bottles (8 or 12 oz) so that they can drain them in one go. And then be sure to send some with them when they go home. I just fill a cooler with Gatorade, waters, and ice so that they can help themselves throughout the day.
Roofing is a rough job, no matter the weather. That added element of the roof pitch and working over a dark surface adds to it all. The same can be said for other trades. Road construction, farmers, those that work in the building trades… my brother is an electrician and usually works in climate controlled situations. But sometimes he’s working on equipment near the roof line and the heat can be unreal even when your indoors, especially if he had to cut the power to do his work.
It’s almost 32 degrees (90 F) here today and it’s HOT and humid. I’m sitting here with a fan 2 feet away from me and melting. We spent 400€ on an AC unit for the bedroom and last night I said it may have been the best money I’ve ever spent.
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Post by quinlove on Jun 17, 2021 17:33:37 GMT
I am in a very similar situation. I’m in south DFW and waiting my turn for a new roof. With all that rain we had for weeks, they are backed up.
The project manager told me that he would be bringing a big spread of barbecue food from a popular place in Arlington - for me, him and the crew. I’ve never heard of that.
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Post by MichyM on Jun 17, 2021 17:39:15 GMT
I cannot think of a more miserable job in that kind of heat, those poor guys!
My ex's dad owned a construction company in Phoenix. During college breaks my ex would work for his dad's company, and to this day still talks about how awful the summers were building homes.
Hats off to anyone who works outdoors during weather extremes, especially excessive heat.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jun 17, 2021 17:46:47 GMT
That sounds miserable for them. I agree with others supply them with as much cold drinks as you can. I melt in the heat anc can’t imagine trying to work on a roof in it.
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 17, 2021 17:47:22 GMT
Maybe have some Gatorade for them tomorrow? We usually do that for movers when it’s hot. I prefer the smaller bottles (8 or 12 oz) so that they can drain them in one go. And then be sure to send some with them when they go home. I just fill a cooler with Gatorade, waters, and ice so that they can help themselves throughout the day. Roofing is a rough job, no matter the weather. That added element of the roof pitch and working over a dark surface adds to it all. The same can be said for other trades. Road construction, farmers, those that work in the building trades… my brother is an electrician and usually works in climate controlled situations. But sometimes he’s working on equipment near the roof line and the heat can be unreal even when your indoors, especially if he had to cut the power to do his work. It’s almost 32 degrees (90 F) here today and it’s HOT and humid. I’m sitting here with a fan 2 feet away from me and melting. We spent 400€ on an AC unit for the bedroom and last night I said it may have been the best money I’ve ever spent. I’d love to, but unfortunately, we’re not home. We both made plans to be away, as well as boarding our pup, which they only had room for today. They are all booked up due to vacations. Also, the last time we had a crew over, I offered drinks/food and they said they brought their own. |
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 17, 2021 17:53:40 GMT
We've had a few nasty hailstorms in our city in the last few years. One of them left 400 cars in the zoo parking lot that had to be towed out. Most of our neighbors are on their second roof in three years or so. Every week there was a new roof being repaired within a block or so of us. It was crazy. We don't often have the high temps that TX has, but even so the roofers say the increased heat on a roof can be awful. I cannot imagine doing a roof in Texas. The heat and humidity must be stifling. Maybe even leaving a note telling them to use the hose if they need to cool off would be nice.
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Post by gar on Jun 17, 2021 17:53:43 GMT
That's got to be a tough job! Ae your temps likely to ease any time soon?
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Post by grammadee on Jun 17, 2021 18:01:35 GMT
When my nephew was working on oilfield construction in Kuwait years ago, the crews worked only nightime shifts and slept during the hottest part of the day in air conditioned housing. Any chance that could happen with roofing crews in Texas?
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 17, 2021 18:01:43 GMT
That's got to be a tough job! Ae your temps likely to ease any time soon? Unfortunately, no. This is the beginning of summer. We’re in the upper 90°’s right now. We will have a”cold front” move in next week that will give us a couple of days in the 80°’s, but temps will start rising again, and top off around 105°+ at the height of summer. The reason so many people are replacing roofs right now is due to the massive hail damage they received last month. From the roofer we spoke to, they suggested waiting till severe weather season was over which is mid June. Some people had major leaks and flooded houses and had no choice but to get them replaced ASAP. We were lucky as to not have any leaks, but we did get a cracked skylight over our kitchen and a broken backyard window that needed to be replaced as soon as possible. |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 17, 2021 18:04:14 GMT
When my nephew was working on oilfield construction in Kuwait years ago, the crews worked only nightime shifts and slept during the hottest part of the day in air conditioned housing. Any chance that could happen with roofing crews in Texas? I doubt it. We have city noise ordinances that state that no work can start till 7am-9pm (I think). |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 17, 2021 18:08:35 GMT
Okay, DH will be able to get a cooler out front with drinks tonight for tomorrow. I just hope they are okay to do it!
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Post by denda on Jun 17, 2021 18:31:18 GMT
Praying!
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Post by nlwilkins on Jun 17, 2021 18:44:32 GMT
Better to do it in June than in August when the temps reach in the triple digit day after day after day.
My husband was an aircraft mechanic for many years and had to work out on the asphalt. When a plane needed towing in to the hanger, he would pull it in on a rope over his shoulder. It was really hard on him. I would fix light meals such as chef salads and tacos. Heavy fried foods just did not appeal to him. Some days he would just not eat but instead would push liquids. His shirts would be stiff with sweat when the day was done. Working on a roof has got to be even worse.
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Post by janeinbama on Jun 17, 2021 22:55:11 GMT
Poor guys, accident on top of roofing in the heat. We just got our roof done earlier this month from damage sustained 10/29 due to Hurricane Zeta. It was not leaking, so we just waited it out. DH is retired and he feed them gatorade, fruit and water the first afternoon and cooked hamburgers for them on the full day. T
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Post by Legacy Girl on Jun 17, 2021 23:23:32 GMT
When my nephew was working on oilfield construction in Kuwait years ago, the crews worked only nightime shifts and slept during the hottest part of the day in air conditioned housing. Any chance that could happen with roofing crews in Texas? I doubt it. We have city noise ordinances that state that no work can start till 7am-9pm (I think). If only roofing were a quiet enough endeavor to allow that to happen. I feel for those who are working in such miserable temperatures! |
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Post by KikiPea on Jun 18, 2021 12:38:54 GMT
A different crew made it there at 6:30 am. We did leave drinks on the porch. It’s supposed to be 93° today and 95° tomorrow. Not good.
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