Many homeowners have at least one or two trees in their yard, even if they’re not very big. Trees can be a beautiful feature to your landscape, but what effects can they have on your residential home? Sam Boak explains the pros and cons that trees can have on your home, including your roof, gutters, siding and your energy costs:
Pro: Trees can block heat from your home and lower your energy bill.
Trees can provide shade from the hot summer sun. That heat can make a huge difference on how much work your air conditioning unit has to do. Trees provide natural insulation and can protect your shingles and siding from sun damage and fading.
Con: Constant shade can promote growth of mold and mildew.
Humidity mixed with shade is the perfect recipe for mold and mildew growth on your shingles and siding. If your home is shaded by trees, it is very likely that mold might start growing in that area of your residential home!
Pro: Trees can help block strong winds from damaging your home.
In our area, strong winds can take vinyl siding and shingles right off of your home. By planting trees around your home, you can help create a natural barrier that helps to block that wind and provide an extra layer of protection.
Con: Fallen tree materials can damage your home.
Fallen branches, leaves and twigs can cause a number of problems for your roof, siding and gutters. The materials can clog your gutters, damage your shingles and even damage your siding or windows. Storms can make these hazards even more prominent!
Luckily, there are many ways you can protect your residential home and still have plenty of trees in your yard. By doing simple things like trimming dead branches from your trees and making sure the branches aren’t touching your home, you can avoid potential damage to your roof, siding and gutters! For more advice on how to protect your home from potential damage, call the experts at Boak & Sons. We provide free estimates on all of our projects. Just call 330-793-5646 or visit www.boakandsons.com/contact today to schedule!
