Roofing Contractors and Roofing Replacement
22 July, 2021
9 Roofing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
30 July, 2021
Birds can look pretty to many homeowners. However, others think that they create various problems in your home. For example, birds can make nests on top of a roof and damage it. Their droppings are extremely acidic and tend to corrode roofing materials, particularly in any tar-based system such as asphalt shingles. Studies have shown that roof life expectancy can be cut in half with continued exposure to bird droppings.
Acidic droppings
In addition to being unsanitary, a large amount of bird droppings is particularly damaging to roofing materials. Bird droppings contain a high concentration of uric acid. It is corrosive enough that it can weaken roof tar and tar paper, as well as cause the roof to disintegrate.
Nests in the drain
Gutters are very popular for birds to build their nests, making it difficult for water to pass through and causing it to accumulate on the roof. If the water is left to stand for an extended period, it can seep under your roofing materials and lead to problems like mold, mildew, and rot.
Compromised chimneys
Certain birds prefer to make their nests in chimneys, although they do not present a fire hazard, they can impede airflow and allow both smoke and carbon monoxide to linger inside your home. Inexperienced birds can sometimes slip and fall with their nests inside your home.
Debris blocking HVAC vents
The birds on the roof store a large amount of junk and not only bring debris to make their nests but other items that they may not need at the moment. In some cases, birds can dispose of these items they don't need in your HVAC vents. This can cause your equipment to malfunction and wear out the engine more quickly.
Birds can peck at roof tiles
As the birds frequent your roof, they may begin to peck at the shingles and try to tear off pieces of them, mainly asphalt and wooden shingles, to use in their nests. These small tears can cause problems in your roof by increasing the possibility of leaks.
What damage can other animals or insects do to your roof?
Other types of animals and insects can harm not only your roof but also your home and the health of your family. Small animals in the attic chew on things, if squirrels do get inside they can cause severe damage by chewing on the shingles and siding. The longer these animals spend, the more the protective layers of your roof causing water to come in every time it rains. This leaves your home vulnerable to water and mold damage.
Other small rodents also bite into electrical wiring or run through the roof, which is a common cause of home fires. This puts the safety of your family and valuables at risk as these animals spend more time in your attic.
If you have found holes in your roof, you should repair them immediately to avoid further damage. Any nesting material should be cleaned from the vents and roof surface.
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To solve these types of problems, it is preferable to hire a roofing contractor in Houston to inspect your roof and find the damage that the birds may have caused. At I Can Roofing we inspect and carry out any type of roof repair you need.
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