Fall is in the air. Temperatures are dropping, leaves are changing color and the winter chill is right around the corner. While many people assume summer is the best time to get roofing work done, the optimal time is actually fall!
The fall season offers numerous benefits for those needing shingle or tile roof repair in Central Florida. From moderate temperatures to future damage prevention, there are more than a few reasons to not skip roof repair this season.
Prepare for winter
When temperatures drop, holes, damaged shingles or other problems with your roof can worsen, so it’s best to have them handled before winter settles in. Even though Florida doesn’t really get snow, there may be periods of heavier winds and rain, as well as colder temperatures. If your roof is in any way damaged, it can get even worse during this time.
Damaged roofs are also the root cause of higher utility bills in winter. When you turn your heat on to keep yourself warm, that heat will rise. And, if there are places for the air to seep out through the roof, you’ll lose that heat, forcing your furnace to work harder and for you to spend more money all winter long. Fixing your roof is an investment, but one that will pay off in the long run with lower heating bills.
There’s ideal weather
Summertime in Florida can get blistering hot and humid, making working conditions miserable for roofing contractors. Winter isn’t always terrible, but it can get cold.
Therefore, fall provides a few months with ideal weather to have your roof done. However, this means that your local roofing contractor in Central Florida will get booked up quickly, so you’ll want to hire a company soon!
Materials work best
Most roofing experts agree that roofing materials work and adhere best when they are installed in temperatures of 45 to 50 degrees. Although Florida doesn’t always get quite that cold, the cooler fall temperatures make it much easier to install shingles and other materials and help them last longer because they aren’t damaged by heat and its effects, like scarring.
Post-hurricane repair
Even though the Florida hurricane season can last through late fall, much of the damage from tropical storms will have been done during the summer. Hurricanes can cause a world of damage to your home, particularly to your roof tiles or shingles.
Taking the time to assess damage and get shingles or tiles replaced after the hurricanes have passed will help prevent leaking and further wear and tear. Redoing your roof will also help fortify your home against hurricanes that are still to come.
Your local roofing experts are available
One of the best reasons of all to have your roof repaired during the fall is because your local roofing contractor in Central Florida, Winter Springs Roofing & Repair, is available to help! We know how to fix some of the most challenging roofing jobs and are prepared to provide a top-notch level of service, no matter what.
We offer a wide array of roofing services, including re-roofing and chimney, skylight and tile roof repair in Central Florida. Call us today to learn more!