If you have to trim back your trees every season because the branches grow fast and toward your roof or toward the ground, you may need to call in a tree trimming service to cut the trees so you don't have the constant annoyance of branches in your way.
If you get lax about trimming the branches, they could ruin your roof. You might just cut the ends of the branches off, but a tree trimming service can make more permanent cuts near the trunk. Here's how they might handle bothersome trees in your yard.
Cut Low Branches Off At The Trunk
If you want to eliminate the need to trim lower branches every season, then ask a tree trimming service to cut the branches off at the trunk. This might need to be done with a saw since branches are much thicker at the trunk than they are at the ends. While the branches may continue to grow, if the branches are all above your roof, they won't bother your roof or house.
Cut Away Branches That Grow Downward
Branches that grow toward the ground are problems too. They may join the trunk at a place high above your roof, but if the branch points to the ground, the branches could still be hazardous or bothersome. A tree trimmer will evaluate your tree and decide which branches need to be removed so the limbs and branches grow up rather than down. Then you won't have any worries with bushy branches getting so close to your roof that they scrape your shingles.
Cut Branches Out Of The Canopy
The tree trimming service may also recommend cutting some branches out from the canopy even if they're growing away from your roof. They might recommend this if the tree makes so much shade that mold is a problem on your roof or siding.
Also, if branches cross each other, they might rub in strong winds. This could tear away the bark and leave the tree susceptible to infections or infestations. If branches on the tree get sick, they could die and fall on your roof. Removing problem branches from the canopy is good for your tree and it also reduces the risk of roof damage from falling limbs and branches.
If you hire a tree trimming service to manage the way your trees grow, then you'll have less trimming to do yourself to keep the branches high enough from the ground and roof to be problems. Cutting off branches and small limbs isn't harmful to trees as long as too much growth isn't removed at once. It could even make your trees more stable and healthier to have problem growth trimmed away.
