Wisconsin’s extreme weather significantly impacts the lifespan and integrity of your home's exterior.
Harsh weather requires smart maintenance timing to prevent structural issues.
Knowing how the weather in your state impacts your property’s exterior is crucial to maintaining its maintenance and structural soundness.
At Oliwill Construction, we understand that rising costs are cascading through many major fields right now, causing people to feel that property improvements are lower on the priority list.
However, these are services that matter and can save you money in the long run; the sooner you act.
We have a few seasonal tips below to get you started.
🧊 Freeze-Thaw Cycles
The Damage: Wisconsin’s frequent temperature swings cause absorbed moisture in roofs and siding to freeze and expand, widening cracks and breaking down materials.
Impact: Causes shingle granular loss, curling, and compromises siding caulking or wood finishes.
The Damage: Accumulated snow adds structural weight to the roof, while heat escaping from the attic melts snow to refreeze at the roof edge, forming ice dams.
Impact: Dams force water backward under shingles, resulting in interior leaks and ceiling damage.
💨 Wind and Hail
The Damage: Spring and summer storms frequently bring high winds and hail.
Impact: Wind lifts shingles and snaps or tears siding panels. Hail causes severe dents in aluminum siding and strips protective granules from asphalt shingles, accelerating wear.
☔️ Seasonal Considerations
Installation Limits: Roofing is best installed between 40°F and 85°F. Asphalt shingles become brittle in cold weather, which limits proper sealing and installation.
Best Seasons: Spring, summer, and fall are ideal for exterior work, offering stable, comfortable temperatures.
Roof warranties fall into two main categories: Manufacturer Warranties (materials) and Workmanship Warranties (installation). To protect your property, choose factory-certified contractors, register your warranty immediately, and schedule regular, documented inspections to prevent claims from being voided.
The Owens Corning Total Protection Roofing System is an integrated, multi-layered asphalt shingle solution designed to optimize a roof’s longevity and performance. Rather than treating a roof as just a layer of shingles, this system coordinates multiple engineered components working together across three primary pillars: Seal, Defend, and Breathe.
Hiring a housing contractor involves thorough vetting: start by sourcing local referrals, verify licenses and insurance, and request three detailed quotes. Never rely on handshakes use a written contract that specifies the scope, timeline, and milestone payment schedule, and never pay the full balance upfront.