Prevent Storm Damage: Simple Tree Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Property
At some point over the years, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It applies to so many thing in life — including the trees in your yard.
As spring and summer storms threaten the area, they also threaten to damage trees, your house and vehicles. By taking a few simple steps now, you can lessen any potential storm damage and protect your property.
- Get branches off the roof of the house. Large branches touching your roof are simply inviting problems. Ants and other pests use those branches as a one-way street up to your roof. And just imagine the havoc they could wreak during a storm. Strong winds can sway the branches back and forth, loosening and even removing shingles. Larger branches have the potential to fall right through upper-story windows or weak spots in the roof.
- Have dead or dying trees removed. Not all trees will live forever. Some have a life expectancy of 10 years or even fewer. Dead or dying trees are the weakest, of course, ready to be demolished by a good strong storm. Don’t wait for your dying trees to damage property; go ahead and have them removed when they show signs that they are beginning to die.
- Think about your neighbors. Good fences make good neighbors, so you want to make sure those fences are still standing after a storm. If there are branches or even full trees that look as if they could crumble your fence during a storm, take preventative measures now to make sure those trees — and fences — are as stable as possible.
For more information about preventing storm damage by trees on your property, contact us. We can visit your home and offer a free estimate of services, including pointing out the potential storm hazards facing your home.