Because a Well-Built Roof Starts with a Well-Protected Team
July 8, 2025
Canadian summers can be intense, and our roofing teams know this better than anyone. While summer heatwaves don’t stop our projects, they do call for rigour, preparation and vigilance. On a flat roof, materials such as modified bitumen, single-ply membranes or tar/gravel can reach surface temperatures of over 60 °C, amplifying the risks of dehydration, exhaustion and heat stroke.
Safety, a Top Priority
At Brault Roofing, safety is built into the planning of every job, especially during periods of extreme heat, to ensure the well-being of our teams on site.
Our site managers, foremen and technical partners work together closely to integrate heat-related risk management from the earliest stages of the project. This technical and preventive approach enables us to deliver quality projects on schedule, while protecting the health and safety of our teams.
Adapting to High Temperatures
As soon as temperatures start to rise, our teams adjust their working hours: the most demanding tasks are carried out early in the morning or at the end of the day, when the heat is less sweltering. Prolonged exposure during critical hours should be avoided whenever possible.
In practical terms, this also requires our technical teams to review their planning by considering:
- A reduction of physical work during peak heat hours;
- Planned deliveries to limit handling under the sun;
- A selection of materials and equipment that can be handled safely at high temperatures;
- The installation of mobile shade tents with coolers on site;
- The constant monitoring of the humidex throughout the workday.
Safety is Everyone’s Business
For every project, our foremen implement a clear and rigorous heat protocol, including:
- Constant hydration, courtesy of easily accessible water stations;
- Frequent shade breaks, adjusted depending on the level of exposure;
- Wearing protective equipment designed to ventilate and reflect UV radiation;
- Ventilated helmets, certified lightweight clothing and non-slip breathable boots, required for all team members on site.
All workers are also trained to recognize early signs of heat stroke, including dizziness, nausea, headaches, muscle cramps, confusion and/or extreme fatigue.
Furthermore, we encourage open communication within our teams: if a worker is not feeling well, they are encouraged to speak up immediately. Team support is an essential strength on site.
Better Planning, Better Protection
At Brault Roofing, every project is important … but never at the expense of our teams’ health. Our safety standards are high, summer and winter alike, to deliver quality work to our customers in optimal conditions.
To discuss your next commercial, industrial or institutional roofing project, contact us via our contact form, or request an estimate online today.
