[[FAQS and GUIDES]]
====Roofing under cold weather====


Cold weather guidelines:

    * Traffic on the roof should be avoided as ice, snow and frost make the surface hazardous and can also cause shingles to break or crack.

    * When removing snow, avoid direct contact with the shingles as this will scrape off the protective granules.

    * When applying shingles in temperature below 0°C (32 °F), handle the product with care as the shingles become more brittle. Never force or drop shingles in cold weather as they may crack or break.

    * If shingles are installed during the colder months, the tabs of the shingles should be sealed down manually using BP Multi-Purpose Plastic Cement as the sun is not warm enough to activate the adhesive strips. 


**NOTE**: The amount of plastic cement used when sealing down shingles should not exceed two spots under each tab, no larger, or thicker than a quarter.

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