Tree Trimming Tips: Don’t Let Limbs Hang Over The Roof!

Tree Trimming to Protect Your Property

Trees are a lovely addition to your home property. They can bring shade, time hanging out with the family, and add an aesthetic quality that no other shrub can. However, letting them run rampant without any care is dangerous to your home and property. It’s important that tree trimming is a regular part of your yard maintenance. Restore the beauty, and safety, of the trees in your yard.

One major question we run into on the job is how close is too close when it comes to branches, trees, and your home. It’s important to have an expert come out and evaluate the current situation you have. However, there are also ideas to keep in mind.

As a Rule of Thumb.

Trees should be no closer than 10 to 20-feet from the home itself. However, this will depend on what type of tree it is, the root structure, and its size. For example, roots that are closer to the home can cause issues with your foundation or even the concrete you have for driveways or patios. It can also cause issues with your septic system as roots can grow into the system causing breakage or clogs. That’s where our tree trimming comes in.

Another main issue with the trees being too close is limbs hanging over the roof. Did you know that limbs can cause you to have to replace your roof sooner than you should have? That’s because tree limbs can cause massive damage you never even realized. It is important that you know what to expect and what to watch out for so you call in the experts before damage is done.

Some of the damages that trees or limbs hanging over the roof can cause include:

• Branches Could Fall On The Home – Heavy tree limbs can fall on the home causing a large amount of costly damage. If the tree limbs fall on the roof it can damage the roof and the house structure itself.
• Scratch and Damage Shingles – The shingles on your roof have a huge, important job. They help to keep your roof working properly. However, when you have tree limbs hanging over the roof, they can scratch and damage the shingles. This leads to leaks and problems with the roof earlier than you should have. The scratching limbs can remove layers of the asphalt meant to protect your home.
• Pests and Animals Gain Access To The Home – When tree limbs are hanging over the roof, bugs, pests, and animals can gain access to your home easily. For example, raccoons or squirrels can take up residence in the home before you know it. The limbs give easy access right into the home causing you more issues than you want to deal with.
• Accumulating Moisture – The roof can also accumulate moisture when tree limbs cover the areas. It can cause mold, mildew, and other items to grow on the roof causing shingles to not work properly. Moisture can also bring about leaks in the home as well. When you’ve had a lot of precipitation, it can cause the moisture to stay under the shade of the limbs instead of dispersing as it should.
• Blocked Gutters – The gutters of the home are important to keep water away from the foundation and roofline. However, when the tree limbs hang over the roof, it can cause blocked gutters due to leaves and other debris. Hanging limbs drop their leaves and cause blockages to occur. That means the water stays on the roofline instead of draining away as it should.

We see a lot of homes that have trees entirely too close to their home. With our tree pruning, tree removal, and other services, you can rely on us to remove the low-hanging tree limbs that could cause damage to your roof. Don’t waste another minute if you’re concerned about dead branches, low limbs, or damage to your roof that may have taken place. Allow us to help you get the tree services you need to restore comfort and safety.