Move to Maine. Lol sorry I had to. Idk how the hell anyone lives in Florida, let alone work on a roof. I was there for a week in June and I couldn't believe it. It's retarded


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We have these cool it bandanas here, you wet then and throw them around your neck to help cool down.

 

Keep a hose handy and wet shirts and bandanas.

Or you could splurge and buy a whole neighborhood air conditioning system :laughing:

 

The first trick is use the foam from couch cushions to sit on when possible (shingling, usually). Bring your 5 gal water jug up on the roof, and have bananas and oranges right there with it.

I'll second the wet shirt method, as long as you don't have 100% humidity. I've also had face cloths that were washed, and then stacked and frozen, so you can peel one off and put it on the back of your neck.

 

We used to run a sprinkler or sprayer on the roof and just work in the "rain". Of course, it wasn't 300 percent humidity.

 

There are some pretty awesome fog / spray cooling set ups used by sports teams. They aren't cheap.

 

Start at 7am....knock off at 2pm. Come back at 4.30?

I don't know, its tough as hell....

I see guys doing the following
-banana hats
-long sleeves t-shirts
-lots of water
-lots of breaks

 

Start at 7am....knock off at 2pm. Come back at 5?

I don't know, its tough as hell....

More like start at 5am, knock off at 10-11am. Come back at 4 and work til dark

 

Could give your guys the advice my dad gave me when I was younger and complained about working in bad weather...

If you don't like it, you shoulda got an office job.

Do what you can, but at some point you and your guys gotta come to the realization that your roofers. And in Florida. Life sucks.


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Wouldn't ya know, I basically tell the guy to man up and I get stuck on top of a roof today. Been complaining about it since I was on the ground.

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I got too much sun yesterday. I knew I was hurting because I drank constantly and didn't wizz once. I'm paying this morning. Good thing I have a light day today.

The next few days are heading over a hundred.

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Create a shady area & bring a fan up there are two other tricks I don't see mentioned above. Leo nah you start at 4 & knock it off around 10 or 12 (and have a beer) - there is no going back on those roofs later in the day unless the sun went down

A piece I did on working safely in the heat: http://thehtrc.com/2010/working-safely-in-the-heat

 

What do I know, I work in an ACed shop :laughing:

 

I always hated night work when I drove mixer, I think if I were a roofer in that climate I'd learn to love it.

 

Just have the guys bring their swim trunks and write in your contract exclusive use of pool.

 

Early start time and knock off mid afternoon
Personally I like long sleeve shirts, light weight pants, and a big hat. 100% synthetic fabric so it doesn't cling to you.
Drink lots of water and Gatorade
Slow and steady wins the race down here.

 

When a Florida roofer goes to the beach...:laughing:

 

Not dealing with it today. Running around town in the truck. A few checks and fixing my framing gun and just general puttering around.

I even spent the morning watering the yard. 104 is too hot to even think about working.

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On days when the humidity is manageable, evaporative towels and clothes can be life savers. Check out hats, vests, and towels.

Get some Gatorade, too.

 

It can be 105 here, I can be outside all day and barely break a sweat. It's humidity that would cause me to put a bullet in my head. That's just bat**** crazy.

 

Hottest most humid day here this year was about 99F with 80% humidity and a 76F dew point

 

Great heat tips from everyone. The heat can be a real bi*&ch to deal with. Being from way up north, not only do we battle the heat and mosquitoes in the summer, but oh how I love the winter months...

We are thinking of adding some tips on our website for the DIYers out there to make sure they take precautions in the heat and cold too.

 

Just like everyone else said, push the water. 1 gallon a day per guy. More with the heat the way it is. Stay cool

 

Dealing With The Heat

While it is only stupid hot up here in northern IL for a few weeks a year, there is no substitute for drinking lots of water. This is a must, production will suffer if you do not smartly address this issue.
We also like to wear wide brimmed hats to shade the face and back of the neck.
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Ryan Restorations

 

I wear one of these.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/cabe...orm&recordsPerPage=20&search=hats&searchTypeByFilter=TopRated&x=10&y=6&Ntt=hats

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Every gas station around here sells those hats and more like it for ten bucks or less.

Working on roofs has to be one of the most brutal jobs in the Summer here in Florida. And the roofers have been insanely busy here this year.

A lot of water and a lot of breaks. Long sleeves and brimmed hat. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

When I worked as a commercial union Carpenter, there was one guy who's only job was keeping Gatorade stations full of ice and Gatorade. We had a commercial ice maker right on site. The guy had a golf cart, and he worked under the saftey foreman. Probably 500 guys at any given time onsite.

 

Most sites here use those upright refrigerated water coolers. No fancy Gatorade.

 

Any moist anything around here is useless. I'm getting ready to go to a Dr appt, by the time I get to the car I'll be covered in sweat, its about 350 ft from my doorstep. The trick is to try to dry the moisture off. Fans are the best way to do this. Here in the land of humidity we already fight rashes, fungi, and everything else from being constantly wet.

Big hats, light clothing that doesn't suck up moisture. Gatorade before 9 and only water after. Banana's are a good thing. No soda. Been a nasty summer.