Most homeowners in Sheboygan County would love to have several big and mature trees surrounding their homes. After all, they’re beautiful to look at and provide instant curb appeal and fun for the entire family. They also give your home extra protection from windstorms, rain, and intense summer heat. That said, these same trees damage roofs when not properly pruned and trimmed.

It’s easy to lose sight of dangers when staring at something so serene. In fact, our team at Clean Edge Tree Service Wisconsin receives quite a few calls from homeowners looking to limit damage from trees they’ve allowed to grow wild and dense.

In some cases, we can act quickly to avert disaster. In other cases, the damage has already been done.

6 Ways Trees Damage Roofs

1. Low-hanging branches — If you don’t request professional tree pruning and trimming, especially for the trees closest to your house, your tree’s branches will eventually extend too far outward and hang over your roof line. This may look cool at first, but the constant rubbing against the roof and gutters can scratch away your shingles’ protective layers and possibly tug and pull at gutters.
2. Animal access — If you’re wondering how that squirrel and its family got on your roof so quickly, it’s likely because they climbed up a nearby tree and tight-roped a few branches over to your roofline. This can lead to other problems, as those and many more pests could ultimately scratch up your shingles and claw their way into your home. 
3. Falling on roofs — Anytime a tree close to your house is weak, damaged, or too top-heavy because it hasn’t been properly pruned and trimmed, there’s always a chance it will fall and land on your roof. Regular tree pruning and trimming give our arborists a better chance to spot the signs of a weak or damaged tree before it becomes a problem and causes damage.
4. Branches falling off — Just because your tree is leafy and green doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Branches can snap or randomly fall off for various reasons and cause significant damage to your roof. In these instances, trees damage roofs by scratching up, denting, and tearing off shingles or adding too much weight to your roof.
5. Unnecessary debris — Leaves, sap, needles, etc., can quickly pile up on your roof and gutters because of a nearby tree. All of this debris can cause everything from clogged gutters and valleys to encouraging mold and algae growth.
6. Excessive shade — Even if they aren’t touching the roof, trees damage roofs by creating excessive shade. The extra shade may be great on hot days, but it also keeps the roof from drying off after a storm, which can lead to mold and algae growth. 

Call Clean Edge Tree Service Today!

Clean Edge Tree Service Wisconsin is your residential and commercial tree removal and 24-7 storm clean-up pro in Sheboygan and surrounding areas. We are family-owned and operated by arborists who have deep personal roots in this community, which means we have the equipment and experience to tackle any tree project you throw our way safely and efficiently. 

Do you need to trim a few branches or get rid of a stump? We do that. Did your tree fall over in a storm? We’ll be there for whatever emergency storm clean-up needs you have. Call Clean Edge Tree Service today!