Tall pines and hardwoods are part of what makes neighborhoods around Columbia, Forest Acres, and Lake Murray so pleasant. But when limbs hang over the roof, they cause damage long before a storm ever drops one.
Shade and moisture come first. A roof that never gets direct sun stays damp longer after every rain, which encourages moss and algae and breaks down shingles faster.
Then there's debris. Needles and leaves collect in valleys and gutters, trapping water against the roof edge. Over time that water finds its way under shingles and into the fascia.
Limbs that touch or rub the roof scrape away granules every time the wind blows. And of course, a heavy limb coming down in a summer thunderstorm can punch straight through decking.
We recommend keeping limbs trimmed back several feet from the roofline. Because we do both tree service and roofing, we can clear the limbs, check the roof for damage they've already caused, and fix both in one visit.