Is your roof trying to tell you something?

Wind, hail, rainstorms, and snow can wreak havoc on a roof, but in many cases, the problems start before the storm. The constant summer sun is hard on your roof. That extreme heat, combined with weather that can change from sunny and 85 degrees to cloudy and cold the next day puts stress on your roof, and can cause shingles to shrink or even crack.

Tree limbs falling on your home because of rot or storm damage cause obvious problems. BUT there’s more to think about with trees.
 
Trees can provide easy access to your home for squirrels and other critters. Squirrels look for nooks, overhangs, or loose soffit that they can turn into a quiet place to hide. They might even decide to take up residence for the winter. We do believe these critters should have a place to live, but not if it means chewing and clawing holes in your house.

Leaves aren’t the only things falling from trees. Trees drop small branches and all sorts of debris that can clog your gutters throughout the year. If there is debris reducing your gutter’s ability to drain, the overflow can run down the side of your home, pool at the foundation and create cracks, seepage, and leaks. It can also cause water to flow up towards the roof, under your shingles, causing the wood below to rot.