If you were to think about the potential reasons why your roof might be damaged and in need of help from a roofing company, you would probably think of reasons such as extreme weather, accidents, poor maintenance, or old age. You expect a roof to have problems when it’s nearing the end of its service life.
What you probably wouldn’t expect to be a reason behind damage to your roof that may require roofing repair is birds. Yes, that's right, birds - our feathered friends that manage to wreak havoc on our roofs.
How can birds cause problems for your roof? Following are some of the things to be aware of when it comes to birds and the kind of damage they can do to your roof. The you will be better prepared for the roofing repair you might need.
Birds Making Nests in the Roof
One of the biggest problems with birds is when they decide to use a roof as their home. If there is an opening in your roof where birds can get in, they may decide to build their nests there as it is a hidden shelter that provides safety. Unfortunately, with fewer trees in most urban areas, birds seeking alternative shelter in a roof is not uncommon.
Unfortunately, the nesting materials birds use can cause clogged gutters and water damage. These nesting materials will eventually dry out and can become a fire hazard. Both of these issues are a problem for your roof that may require the help of trained roofing services. If you find feathered friends living in your roof, remove them and safely relocate them to an area that would be a better home.
Bird Droppings
We all hate bird droppings on our cars; it's a nasty mess to clean up. It is especially irritating when you just had your car washed and waxed. Imagine this same thing with your roof, which of course does not get washed as often or as well as your car.
Bird droppings can eventually cause issues by blocking drainpipes and making gutters less efficient. Another issue with bird feces is they may eventually cause corrosion on your roof; this isn't good, especially if your roof is metal. If you see a lot of bird droppings on your roof, hire roofing services to clean up and do damage control before it’s too late.
Birds Eating Your Roof
Some birds can actually eat and peck at your roof. This is particularly true with asphalt shingles and clay tiles. If you have a heavy population of larger birds in your area, find a way to put some sort of a deterrent up on the roof. This may require the help of a roofing company experienced in dealing with bird issues.
If you find that your roof has sustained bird damage, call a roofing services company. They can assess the damage and help you with what needs to be done to repair it and get your roof back into tip-top shape!
