Don’t let trees touch the roof. Whenever trees come into contact with a roof for a long period of time, some type of damage is usually on the way. Here are some reasons why you should keep your trees and shrubs clean and maintained.
Roof Damage: The branches and tree limbs can scrape against your roof, damaging roofing materials. Tree limbs rubbing against the roof can also dislodge protective granules on shingles, compromising their durability and lifespan.
Clogged Gutters: When tree branches extend over a roof, they drop leaves, twigs, and other debris directly into your gutters. This accumulation clogs the gutters, preventing proper water drainage. Consequently, water may overflow, causing damage to the roof, siding, and foundation of your home.
Increased Moisture: When trees touch your roof, they create a bridge that allows moisture to transfer from the tree to the roof. Over time, this leads to the growth of moss, algae, and other organisms, which can deteriorate roofing materials.
Pest Infestations: Trees that touch the roof provide easy access for pests such as squirrels, raccoons, and rodents to enter your structure. These critters will damage to your attic, insulation, and wiring, creating additional costly issues.
Safety Hazards: Overhanging branches can pose a risk during storms or high winds. Falling limbs can damage your roof, windows, vehicles, or even injure people in the vicinity. Proper clearance between trees and the roof helps mitigate such safety hazards.
To prevent these problems, trim back trees and maintain a safe distance between their branches and your roof. Consulting with a professional arborist or tree service can ensure proper pruning techniques that promote tree health while safeguarding your home’s integrity. By proactively addressing this issue, you can preserve the beauty of your trees while protecting the longevity and safety of your roof.
Tree Cleaning
Another way to keep a garden beautiful is to remove unsightly leaf build up from trees. Leaf build up can damage to trees because it gives bugs and moisture a protected environment to attack a healthy tree. Pictured here are dead ivy and ficus leaves in the crotch of a large backyard tree.
Remove Dead Shrubs
Removing dead shrubs is part of overall good garden hygiene. Walk your front and back yards regularly with an eye to finding dead plants and removing them. Keeping your garden green lets you and your guests enjoy an eye pleasing time outside.
Shrub Maintenance
Good garden maintenance requires the removal of trash and dry branches from the shrubs around your house. This is a simple and inexpensive thing one can do to manage a yard’s appearance.
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