Cole Harris
Plenty of properties feature a large amount of trees, they’re perfect for helping increase your home’s visual appeal and can even help with resale value if they’re landscaped correctly. However, trees are also notorious for their long growing branches and the damage that they can cause to your roofing system. Large heavy branches can fall directly on your roof and cause structural or material damage. Smaller branches can also pose a challenge, as they give water and other debris a straight path to pooling on your roof. These branches can crack tiles, wear down and scrape shingle, and even damage your gutter thanks to the large amount of leaves and other tree debris that collect.
How To Handle Tree Branches
Not all tree branches are problematic, but those within 10ft of your roof have the potential to cause some sort of damage down the line. The best way to do this is to work at trimming problem tree branches down away from your home. The safest way to go about this is to hire an arbor or tree branch removal service, but plenty of homeowners take it into their own hands to cut tree branches.
Regularly cleaning out your gutters will help ensure their longevity so that they can keep doing their job long into the future. Another surefire way to ensure that no tree branches cause you trouble is to schedule a professional roof inspection. An expert roofer will be able to discern if your roof has already undergone tree damage, and they’ll also be able to advise you on how to best most forward! Regular roofing maintenance with an experienced roofing company like Old Time Roofing is one of the best ways to ensure that your roof lasts its entire lifespan!
This post was written by Reggie Reed! Reggie is a state-certified roofing contractor and co-owner of Reggie Reed Roofing, the best Clearwater roofing company. He is a 4th generation roofing contractor. RR Roofing offers a wide variety of roofing services for residential homes, apartment complexes, condos, commercial buildings, churches and more. Reggie enjoys dedicating his spare time to helping underprivileged youth in his community and traveling with his family and friends.
