Roofing contractor in Jacksonville Florida suggests paying some attention to fall and winter roofing preparation.
In the fall and winter roofing systems begin to be affected by the cooler, colder seasonal weather transitions and can bring a host of changes, no the hair is not on fire, but maybe the house ? 
What about that fireplace connected to the chimney, has it been checked and cleaned for awhile, heck there might be any number of issues with it, as there are many parts to the structure venting the hot burning ash funneling through it.
For smooth operation with trouble free performance to ensure during the fall and winter roofing systems do their job protecting a building and all the contents therein some considerations and maintenance steps should be undertaken.
A seasonal investigation or inspection of the roof could save thousands and maybe even prevent a disaster from ever happening in the first place.
Fall and winter roofing, to be continued !
Ok back to Fall and winter roofing
This year the big news being reported is about a weather pattern under way that is referred to as “EL NINO ” and if a building owner is located in the western half of the US from the Mississippi river west and along the entire sun belt, then there is a big concern regarding this years fall and winter roofing issues.
Not going to spend a great deal of time writing about it here in this post as the focus for this writer is the Jacksonville Florida metropolitan area, but this illustrates the neglect of roofing systems on buildings when there is no rain to make them leak. In the state of California for example roofing companies are being inundated by desperate property owners with water coming in their homes and business’s due to the high occurrence of rain and storms pounding these area’s of the country during this years fall and winter.
So the subject of this post is fall and winter roofing repair and maintenance etc. and a majority of the issues regarding this subject revolve around a properly repaired and maintained roofing systems ahead of weather events like these, because waiting on things known or unknown when severe weather sets in can cost a consumer a lot of money and possibly some pretty bad damage because roofing companies very quickly get overwhelmed. Every season this writer experiences the same behaviors from building owners and that is procrastination, as most roofing leakage issues are on going for 2-6 months or longer before a solution is a priority, in other words when they just can not live with that leaky 
roof any more they frantically seek out a professional to fix it and as stated above one can wait weeks and even months for a roofing contractor if severe weather has impacted a region or an extensive rain and storm pattern sets in. It is worth noting when it is raining a lot ! guess what ? Roofing companies struggle with getting things completed, there are lots of delays, unlike indoor professions ours is highly affected by the weather and contrary to the product we sell and service not much can be safely accomplished when it constantly rains day in and day out. Really it is fantastic to have all the new customer leads, but the term ” Reschedule” gets used rather frequently.
Kick the can down the road, get to it later, may mean even though there are many contractors, they quickly book up and get much more than they can handle and begin to turn away business.
To reiterate some sage advice in closing, the point of this post is that if there is a need by property owners to repair roof leaks or maintain the roofing system then the time to take action is when it is first noticed if possible, there can be a costly waiting period before “experienced professionals” can help. An annual inspection by a roofing professional can possibly get ahead of future roofing problems and the headaches that can transpire during the fall and winter with respect to the roof.
This writer likes to suggest to building owners anytime of year is good to have a roof checked even if it is done by themselves personally if they are physically able, but seasonal changes do affect the performance of the roofing system and one of the best times to address future problems during the fall and winter roofing cycle.
Types of considerations and suggestions to address regarding fall and winter roofing issues
In the fall and winter trees are dropping their annual foliage there are some cheap ways to get ready for either rain or snow events, in Florida we do not get snow so rain is the biggie. If a roof is pitched most owners can simply walk around their property and look up, if there is accumulation of plant materials in the valleys, a small tree is growing out of the gutter it is a good indication someone should clean that stuff off right.
Cleaning the gutters 
in the fall and winter will ensure that they drain nicely and reduces this weight in them when full of water run off from the roof, with the added extra weight this stress is transferred to the hangers that anchor them to the structure. 
So during this time of year it is a great idea to have the roof cleaned up be it pitched or flat as the maximum amount of stuff is deposited up there during the fall and winter months.
Here is another consideration that may have not even been thought of yet going into the fall and winter. Our buildings are of great attraction to the various forms of wild life, this writers office every morning about a certain time the local tribe of squirrel’s can be heard jumping from the tree next to the building and scampering across the roof to their favorite location for acorns.
The roof is a sort of a super highway for all sorts of critters and insects, when it gets cold they need a warm place to bunk for the fall and winter, the attic or an exterior cavity are perfect places, such as a soffit overhang makes a great den or nest. 
Some examples are the 
clever Raccoon, rascally Squirrel’s, filthy Rats,and many Bird species, this writer has even seen cats using a Raccoon den dug through the roof, these pests just want a warm place to live during the fall and winter hey, ya really can’t blame em they are doing what comes natural.
These guys can not only do damage on their way in but once in, they are known to chew wiring, deposit waste from themselves which in turn attracts insects and smells they can even die boy when that happens the odor is off the charts. These animals are cute except the rats, but also can be highly destructive.
So during this time of the year have the roof inspected to make certain there are no openings where the critters can enter the building and set up shop during the fall and winter.
To be cont…that’s all for now there will be more tips to come regarding fall and winter roofing tips.