Did you know that your roof is the only thing which protects your house from outside elements? You do not want to compromise it and leave your house roofless and with no form of house architecture. So, you need to know things that can pose a danger to your roof so you can protect it as well as know what to do when it happens.

Here are five things that can endanger your roof.

Hail

You might think that as long as hail is in small sizes, your roof is okay, but that is not the case. Every strike of hail weakens the granules, and so, even if it does not destroy the roof at once, it will destroy it gradually without you noticing. The weak granules with time start causing leakages and if you notice that your roof is leaking, make sure to contact a roofing expert.

Trees

Trees are great for landscaping as well as for fresh air. However, they can be very detrimental to your roof especially if there are heavy rains, winds, and storm among other disasters which can cause the tree limbs to break. If the tree limbs break, they might fall on the roof causing shingles to break and thus destroying the roof. So, make sure you monitor your tree from time to time to make sure it is not a danger to the ceiling.

Moss

Moss is only evident in wet climates. It not only poses a risk to your roof by weakening it but also, it makes your roof look less attractive or smart. However, the risks of moss can be prevented if the moss is noticed earlier enough to be treated.

Algae

Unlike moss, algae are evident during summer seasons. It is not as dangerous as the moss, but it can cause substantial damage to the roof if not well treated. To treat it, you just need to spray water in combination with a bleach designed to destroy the algae.

Needles and leaves

Leaves and needles will not damage your roof directly, but with time they collect moisture which destroys shingles. With shingles damaged, your roof may start leaking, and that is not a good sign.

For more information, contact a residential roofers at RoofAdvisor today.