Homeowners are well aware of the drawbacks that come with mild weather throughout the year in this area. One significant downside is the increased risk of pests and animals invading their properties due to the continuous warm climate.
Home maintenance is an essential aspect of homeownership. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that your home retains its value and remains a safe place to live. Several elements of home care are important, but the most critical is maintaining the structural and mechanical aspects of the house. When it comes to exterior care, roof maintenance is the highest priority.
While it may seem that roofs take care of themselves, the truth is that roofs need upkeep just like all areas of the structure. One of the biggest concerns for roof areas is keeping them protected from damage caused by pest infestation and damage by animals.
Insect Infestation and Your Roof
Several insects are known to infiltrate rooflines. These include carpenter bees, wasps, and carpenter ants. Each of these insects can cause damage to the subroofing and become problematic in other areas of the home.
Insect infestation of the roof area can usually be remedied quickly with little structural damage when caught early. If left unattended, these pests can infest structural wood beams, subroofing, attics, and eventually the main floor areas. An annual inspection of your roof is the best way to protect against infestation.
If an inspection shows an active insect infestation, it’s important to begin remediation as quickly as possible with the help of an exterminator. The best way to protect your roof from insect infestation is to ensure tree limbs are cut away so they don’t hang on the roof. Overhanging limbs are notorious for being harbingers of insects.
How Animals Can Harm Your Roof
When it comes to damage caused by animals, it is usually nest building by birds or squirrels that tend to be problematic. Birds and squirrels often look for small leaf and limb pieces to create their nest. Since they spend much time in the trees, they have an easy view of your rooftop and the materials on them.
The best way to prevent animal damage is to keep your roof clear of tree limbs and leaf debris and clean your gutter system at least twice a year. If you have a two-story home, it is recommended that you have a special gutter cleaning company come out and do the gutter work for you.
If you realize you need roof repair once your roof is inspected and pest, insect, or animal infestation of roofing materials is found, Ed & J United Roofing of Bakersfield, CA is here to help. We can identify the source of the damage, help you get remediation services, and repair the damage before it gets any worse. Contact us during regular business hours to set up an appointment for an inspection or for any discovered roof repairs you may need.
