Old trees, leaf debris and limb damage
Mature oaks, elms and pecan trees give the neighborhood its character, and they affect roofs in several ways. Leaves and seeds pile up in valleys and gutters, hold moisture and speed wear. Branches rub shingles, and heavy limbs can fall in a storm and puncture a roof.
Shade also keeps surfaces damp. Moss and algae can grow on north-facing and shaded slopes, and they hold water against shingles. Overhanging limbs need trimming by a qualified tree service, not by roofers on ladders. Hail and wind still reach roofs under trees, and canopy cover can make damage harder to spot from the ground. That is one reason we photograph every slope.





