As fall gets closer, you probably have a lot of home projects going on to get your house ready for winter. People don’t often think about the trees near their homes. Because we live in Texas, trees are quite common and don’t normally worry or scare most homeowners. The concern is that trees might hurt your home, especially your roof, if you don’t pay care. We decided to write this blog to tell you about the risks trees pose to roofs and what you can do about them. Don’t just sit back and wait for a tree to fall. Do something to protect your home and roof for years to come. You should know this:
Drooping Branches
The weight of snow can easily destroy branches and limbs, or they can just snap off in strong gusts. When this happens, the bigger branches might shatter or make holes in your roof, and the smaller branches commonly peel off shingles as they fall, making your roof more vulnerable to the weather and causing leaks.
So, in the fall, it’s a good idea to walk around your house and make sure there aren’t any branches hanging over it. In general, there shouldn’t be any branches within roughly 10 feet of your house. You should also check the trees near you for signs of rot or decay, since dead branches are more prone to break or fall. It’s best to get rid of any branches and limbs that could be dangerous ahead of time. Try to do this before winter comes.
Needles and Leaves
Cleaning leaves and pine needles from your roof is also very important. You might have to wait until most of the leaves have fallen, but if you can get those leaves and other junk off the roof before it snows, you’ll be fine. The problem is that when leaves and needles collect on the roof, they can hold water, which is terrible for your roof. This moisture can then get into your shingles and, eventually, your wooden support beams, causing them to distort and possibly leak and rot.
Gutters
While you’re up there cleaning the roof, you might as well clean the gutters too. We know it’s a nasty, thankless job, but you’ll have to do it before winter. Also, those leaves and needles we just talked about can become stuck in your gutters, which is hazardous for you. If your gutters are clogged, water can flow out of the gutter trough instead of the downspout. This can damage your landscaping and weaken your foundation. Also, leaves and needles stop melted ice from flowing out of the gutter system. during means that if you don’t wipe them out, you’re likely to suffer ice dams during winter.
Falling Trees
Fallen trees are perhaps the worst thing that can happen to a roof. Even if the trees are just medium or tiny, they can still fall through the roof of your house and do a lot of damage that will take a long time to fix. You should look at the trees around your house at least once a year to make sure they are still alive and don’t have any parts that are decaying or dying. If you think one of your trees is older and maybe not as stable as it used to be, you might think about calling a tree cutter in your area who can securely chop it down and remove it away for you. We know that cutting down trees isn’t always simple, but it’s crucial for the health of your roof that you get rid of any trees that could damage your property.
Trees That Are Good
Now, we don’t want you to think that you can’t have any trees in your yard! In reality, some trees might be healthy for your property. Planting bigger trees on the south side of your house will shield your siding from the hard, hot heat in the afternoon. Trees can also help keep the area around your home cooler, which will help it endure longer. You can have as many trees as you like, as long as you don’t let the shade trees grow too near to each other.
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