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Mature trees can add curb appeal to your home, while also providing ample amounts of shade. Unfortunately, if allowed to overgrow, they can also harm your residential roofing. Here is a little more information about how trees can hurt your shingles and what you can do to prevent problems. 

Understanding & Avoiding Roof Damage From Trees

What Kinds of Damage Can Trees Cause? 

When trees grow tall enough to drop leaves onto your roof, the organic debris can become lodged in gutters, preventing the proper flow of water. Over time, clogs can become significant enough to disrupt downspouts, allowing water to pool in your gutters, overflowing onto the shingles.

Tree branches can also scrape shingles as trees blow in the wind. Diseased or dead branches can fall off and impact the roof, potentially causing holes or weakened trusses. Trees can also provide small animals, such as birds, rodents, and squirrels, a way to access your roof, where they can nest or enter your home through your chimney. 

How Can You Prevent Problems?

residential roofingKeep your trees properly pruned. Have professionals come out and cut down any branches that hang over your home, and inspect your roof as best you can from the ground after a storm passes.

Clean your gutters every spring and fall and have a chimney cap placed over your chimney to keep pests from entering your home. Anytime you suspect that you have issues with your residential roofing, have professionals come out immediately to address them. 

 

If you have been having problems with your residential roofing, turn to the team at Formula Roofing and Remodeling in Denver, CO. With a focus on helping with residential and commercial roofing concerns, these experienced professionals will repair, protect, and beautify your home. To learn more about their capabilities, visit their website or give their office a call at (303) 600-8696 to schedule service.

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