I've been told before that if you have finished the roof but leave the windows out wind could damage the roof due to a vacuum being greated inside the house. Would it matter if the windows where in but the roof was not tile for a few weeks. Your advice would be appreciated.
2006-12-09 22:50:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I haven't heard of the vacuum problem before. On our new construction projects we normally have the roof dried in ( covered with 15 pound felt ) before we set windows. The roofing process continues after the windows are installed. The main reason for this schedule is to eliminate damage from water to the windows and basically put the house into a secured condition from the elements. I can't say that the reason given to you is wrong, especially if your contractor is installing clay tile roofing, however I personally would want my roof at least dried in before I installed my windows. If there is some kind of initial protective covering on the roof at this time, like tarpaper very well secured, you should be in good shape setting windows first. Hope this helps.
2006-12-10 00:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by old jake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to say it depends on a few factors.Is the roof blacked in yet? some contractors install windows after the roof felt is installed. Are you expecting alot of snow/rain if so you may want the windows installed to protect to interior of the building. Are the roofers careful? sloppy workers and accidents can damage expensive windows which in turn would need to be reordered and would hold up other trades from completing there work. The windows warranty? Alittle common sense will guide you. Merry Christmas.
2006-12-09 23:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is some truth in the vacum theory, that said there would be more of an issue if for example the back of the house was fully enlosed with windows and doors and the wind was coming from he oppisate direction ie from the front, the wind would come in the front have nowhere to go, find the weakest point and blow it out, the chances of this damaging the roof if the felt was in place properly is slim. You should go ahead and fit the roof, hope this helps, merry christmas
2006-12-09 23:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by Peter D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave windows until the roof is on.
If the windows are in and wind got inside the building, it would have know where to go except up and this is when you can lose any work you have done on the roof.
2006-12-09 22:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by ROBSTER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes no difference what so ever ..and if any one says otherwise don't take notice ..you can go as far as you like ..even finish the house with furniture ..and then tile the roof,,
just to feel happier leave your windows open when tiling
2006-12-10 00:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the vac issue , but normaly windows would not be installed until the roof is done. There is always the problem of things getting damaged, so I would wait and do things in order.
2006-12-09 22:56:31 · answer #6 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The danger is that the glass could become damaged by falling roof tiles.
2006-12-09 23:06:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the roofing felt is on, it wont make any difference. Once the building is watertight the windows will be fine.
2006-12-09 22:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by xrv43xjs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it dos"nt matter which instalation is carried 1st in normal circumstances.If the windows are wooden prime or stain the internal as well as external prior to fitting (leaving it till after will just cause delays!)
2006-12-09 23:08:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best not to put in any windows until all work involving scaffolding is finished. Scaffolders and glass don't mix.
2006-12-09 23:00:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋