Residential building materials

Winter doesn't bring an end to the roofing season. Cool weather roofing is often necessitated by emergency roof repairs, and new home builders may not want to wait until spring. When you're tasked with roofing in the winter, understanding the risks that come with installing shingles in cool weather and being prepared to overcome those challenges can help you achieve success with winter roof installations. Read on to learn best practices and expert tips to achieve a long-lasting GAF roof installation when roofing in cool weather.

Wichita, Kansas, recently celebrated a housing win as Rhoden Roofing installed its 30th donated roof through the GAF Community Contractor Program. Rhoden Roofing's efforts are a powerful example of how partnering to leverage resources can change lives for the better—right in your own backyard.

The history of GAF charts 139 years of firsts. From the 1892 invention of ready-to-lay asphalt roofing to the 2022 launch of the world's first nailable solar shingle, GAF has set the pace for roofing innovation—and continues to do so today.