- Not sure I totally buy that keeping shingles off the ground is always enough, especially with all the heat we’ve been getting lately.
- Even covered, asphalt shingles can start to soften or stick if temps spike—seen it happen more than once, and not just with the cheap stuff.
- I get wanting to avoid ruined bundles, but sometimes I wonder if we’re just fighting a losing battle with petroleum-based products in extreme weather.
- Ever tried storing them in a shaded garage or shed instead? I’ve had better luck there than just tarping outside.
- Honestly, this is one of the reasons I started looking into alternatives—metal, recycled rubber, even green roofs. Less drama with storage and way less waste if you end up with leftovers.
- Not saying everyone should ditch shingles, but it’s worth thinking about how much hassle goes into keeping them usable before they even hit the roof...
Even covered, asphalt shingles can start to soften or stick if temps spike—seen it happen more than once, and not just with the cheap stuff.
That’s been my experience too, especially during those 100+ degree stretches. I started stacking bundles on pallets in my detached garage, but even then, the ones on the bottom sometimes got a bit tacky. Anyone tried using a fan or dehumidifier in their storage space? Wondering if airflow makes much difference or if it’s just fighting a losing battle when it’s that hot out.
- Pallet stacking in the garage is my go-to as well, but yeah, those bottom bundles can get weirdly sticky when it’s roasting outside. I’ve tried a box fan on low just to keep air moving—didn’t make a huge difference, honestly. Maybe helped a little with the musty smell, but the heat just sits there.
- Dehumidifier might help if your garage gets muggy, but if it’s just dry, baking heat, I think we’re all fighting physics at that point. Asphalt’s gonna do what asphalt does when it’s 110 in the shade.
- One thing I did last summer: put a couple old moving blankets between the concrete and the bottom row of bundles. Not sure if it was luck or what, but they seemed less tacky than usual. Could be worth a shot if you’ve got some lying around.
- I’ve heard folks in Arizona swear by storing shingles indoors with AC, but that’s not really an option for most of us unless you want your house smelling like tar. Plus, my wife would kill me if I started stacking bundles in the living room.
- Honestly, this is one of the reasons I started looking into metal and even green roof options. Asphalt’s cheap and easy, but man, it’s fussy with storage and heat. Metal doesn’t care if it’s 120 out...though your wallet might.
- Funny thing about Tamko starting in a chicken coop—makes sense, considering how much heat those old barns could trap. Maybe they were onto something with natural ventilation back then?
- Anyway, if anyone’s cracked the code for keeping asphalt cool in a regular garage during a heatwave, I’m all ears. Otherwise, I’m just crossing my fingers every summer that my stash doesn’t turn into one big sticky mess.
I’ve tried the moving blanket trick too, and it seemed to help a bit, but honestly, when it’s 100+ in the garage, nothing’s really foolproof. I’ve wondered if putting pallets up on bricks or something to get more airflow underneath would make any difference, or if that’s just wishful thinking. Has anyone actually tried raising the stacks higher off the floor? I’m not convinced it’d solve the sticky shingle problem, but maybe it’d help with airflow at least.
- Pallets on bricks might help a bit with airflow, but honestly, in that kind of heat, it’s not a game-changer.
- I’ve seen guys try stacking shingles higher off the floor—sometimes helps with moisture, but doesn’t really stop the stickiness when temps spike.
- The real issue is the ambient temp in the garage. Unless you’re running a fan or AC, shingles are gonna get tacky no matter what you do.
- If you’re worried about sticking, rotating the stacks more often or splitting them up into smaller piles can sometimes help.
- Not saying don’t try it, just wouldn’t expect miracles... Heat’s a beast.
