https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/roof-line-clearance This is a simple yet often overlooked aspect of homeownership and property maintenance. Are there trees near your house or other structures? One of the most commonly seen forms of property damage caused by trees is roof damage due to contact with tree limbs! <h2> The Importance of Roof-line Clearance </h2> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/3f947daa/dms3rep/multi/AdobeStock_272044892.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> This is a simple yet often overlooked aspect of home ownership and property maintenance. Are there trees near your house or other structures? </div> <h2> <font color="#99ba36"> <span> <i> With the proper pruning practices, your tree will be trained away from a structure and future pruning may become less often a necessity. </i> </span> </font> </h2> <div data-rss-type="text"> <span> <font> - Warren Miller, North Florida Tree Service </font> </span> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> One of the most commonly seen forms property damage caused by trees is roof damage due to contact with tree limbs! </span> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Our Arborists see this all the time and one would be surprised how small a branch it takes to wear a hole through shingles and even metal roofs. The cost of roof repairs can well exceed the cost of tree trimming, especially if the proper clearance of your roof is the only tree trimming maintenance you care to manage. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> What is a Safe Distance? </b> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> A minimum of 3’ of distance is considered an industry standard from an insurance standpoint. There may be exceptions to this rule however, such as when a large trunk or lead of a tree is closer than that. The larger parts of a tree are moved quite less by the wind and would be much less likely to brush against the building in question. A close inspection of the potential contact point on the structure is the best way to determine if a tree has begun to touch during a windstorm. If there are marks on either the building or the tree, it is bound to only get worse with time. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> How Often Should I Inspect My Roof? </b> </div> <div> <b> <br/> </b> </div> <div> If you have established at least a 3’-5’ of clearance off your roof, it is usually 2-3 years before most tree would have grown close again. There are large shrubs or bamboo grasses that grow quite a bit faster than that though. If you have landscapes that include large shrubs, grasses or fast-growing trees such as Chinaberry or Tallow Trees, it would be advisable to make an annual check of your roof-line. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> I Can’t See Well From the Ground, Should I Get on My Roof? </b> </div> <div> <b> <br/> </b> </div> <div> No. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> According the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in a study done in 2004, every year 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries and approximately 300 of these incidents prove to be fatal. In 2007 alone, more than 400 people died as a result of falls on or from ladders or scaffolding. In 2014, there were 647 fatal falls showing an increase in the frequency of this kind of accident. Of those, 340 involved falls from 20 feet or less. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> There is almost no circumstance that would recommend one climbing on a roof, trust us, you are going to want to leave this to the professionals. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Why Call North Florida Tree Service and not a Roofing Company? </b> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Well the hope is that you call the <a href="/"> North Florida Tree Service </a> before you need a Roofing Expert. By having tree experts inspect and service your trees, you can not only avoid damage to your home in the first place, but you can also prevent damage to your trees. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Take the time to walk around your house and see how close the limbs appear from the ground. If it looks close from your vantage point, it probable gets much closer when the winds are blowing and may even be touching out of your line of sight. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> With the proper pruning practices, your tree will be trained away from a structure and future pruning may become less often a necessity. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> </div> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:28:16 GMT https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/roof-line-clearance thumbnail main image https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/to-your-healthy-sink Trees are beautiful and they can add a lot of value to your property; however, trees can also grow very large and stand tall over your home and pose a risk to you and your home. In general, trees are an asset for your property. Besides adding value, trees provide shade, beauty, and a cool breeze on hot days <h2> What Can You Do If Tree Branches Are Hanging Over Your Home? </h2> <div data-rss-type="text"> Trees are beautiful and they can add a lot of value to your property; however, trees can also grow very large and stand tall over your home and pose a risk to you and your home. In general, trees are an asset for your property. Besides adding value, trees provide shade, beauty, and a cool breeze on hot days. If you live in an older home, you likely have older, taller trees that have branches, which are hanging over your home. Hanging branches can be dangerous when they hang over your roof, garage, and cars. <div> <br/> </div> <div> Overhanging branches are always a risk when over your home or part of your property. Why are these branches such a problem? Overhanging branches can scrape your roof shingles and strip layers of asphalt off. These branches can drop a lot of leaves into the gutter, which can lead to leaks, deterioration, and mold. These branches can also break and fall onto your roof, windows, garage, cars, your neighbor’s property, or even hit a person. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> How can you avoid these overhanging branches? First, try to never plant a tree too close to your home. Now, if you already have a large tree with overhanging branches, you need to maintain the tree by consistently trimming the branches. Trimming branches close to your home can be a hard task. If you aren’t comfortable with trimming a tree, you risk dropping a branch onto your home and causing damage to your property. Also, most homeowners do not have the proper equipment, tools, and ladders to trim branches. A tree care professional is equipped and trained in all types of tree trimming, so he/she can safely trim branches that are close to your home. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Branches can fall at any time for many reasons. Strong winds. Hurricanes. Tree diseases. If you have a hanging tree branch, be proactive. Get the branch trimmed or at least get the branches and tree evaluated so you know the health and strength of the tree. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> <b> Looking for Tree Care Services in Jacksonville, Fl? </b> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> If you’re concerned about a tree or branches on your property, it’s time to call a Jacksonville arborist! Our certified arborists at North Florida Tree Service will arrive with the proper tools, equipment, and experience to evaluate your tree(s) and determine if branches close to or over your home are a risk. Our arborists will inform you of what branches should be trimmed or removed. We believe in saving trees, but we also believe in keeping your home safe. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Our team can safely and easy remove tree branches from trees overhanging on your property. We know how to trim, relocate, and care for trees so that they will be healthy year-long. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> North Florida Tress Services is a tree service company based in Jacksonville, Florida, and services customers in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine, Florida. Call us at 904-626-1431 or click our Tree Service Jacksonville Fl <a href="/contact-us"> contact page </a>  to learn more and to set up an appointment with one of our certified arborists. </div> </div> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:16:32 GMT https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/to-your-healthy-sink thumbnail main image https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/how-a-drought-can-affect-your-trees In Florida, droughts often happen during the dry season, which is in the winter. Throughout Jacksonville, Florida, the dry season has brought up hundreds of wildfires all across the state due to the trees and forests being so dry. <h4> <span> </span> <b> How a Drought Can Affect Your Trees   </b> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <font color="#000000"> In Florida, droughts often happen during the dry season, which is in the winter. Throughout Jacksonville, Florida, the dry season has brought up hundreds of wildfires all across the state due to the trees and forests being so dry.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> What does a drought do to your tree? Trees need water to thrive and survive just like humans. When a tree lacks water, it can become weak, damaged and may even die. Trees that are already weak may not stand a chance against a drought. Whole forests can be burned up because of a drought. When severely dehydrated, a tree is not healthy and cannot fight off pests, weather damage, and diseases.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> On average, if a tree experiences stress from a drought, it can take five years (or more) for the tree to recover. In some cases, trees can never recover from a drought. A drought can keep a tree from growing or keep a tree in a dormant state. Many trees stressed from a drought often never fully grow.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> A tree specialist knows how to handle any type and size of tree – they’re experts in tree care! Tree specialists, like our team at North Florida Tree Service, have the right equipment combined with years of experience and skills. Our job as tree specialists is to keep your trees looking good and feeling good all throughout the year. We will always strive to save and care for your trees and help you with all your tree needs whether big or small. </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> How Can a Drought Damage a Tree? </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> A drought can cause both short-term and long-term damage to a tree. Short-term damage a tree can experience from a drought includes leaf scorch, defoliation, and wilting. Long-term damage can experience from a drought includes branch die-back, stunted growth, and death. You may not even notice damage to your tree until three years after the drought occurred, believe it or not.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> If your area is going through a drought, it’s important to consistently monitor your trees. Keep your tree’s roots moist as much as you can, unless there is a water ban. Water your trees as much as the ban will allow. Weed regularly so the weeds aren’t stealing water from the trees. Put nutrients into the soil, if lacking, to help the tree stay strong.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> Our team at North Florida Tree Service can determine quickly if your tree is under stress from a drought. If you’re worried about your tree, don’t ignore it. Even if it isn’t a drought and your tree is showing signs of damage or distress, you need to get help for your tree. Our team of arborists will help your tree through its stress and work hard to save it. If the tree is too far gone and is dying or dead, we will recommend the removal of the tree.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <b> Hire a Tree Service in Jacksonville, Fl </b> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> Don’t let your trees suffer! If a drought has passed and your trees still aren’t looking OK, you’ll want to call a tree professional. Our North Florida Tree Service team will evaluate your potentially-stressed trees and let you know how damaged they are and if they can be nurtured back to health.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> We have four certified arborists on our team who know how to care for trees in distress in Florida and the Jacksonville area. At North Florida Tree Service, we know and love trees, and we do what it takes to keep your trees from having to be removed. We’ve been in the tree business for more than 50 years. We give our clients the highest quality tree care in the Jacksonville area. If you need a diagnosis of conditions for your trees,North Florida Tree Service are at your service.   </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> <br/> </font> </div> <div> <font color="#000000"> We are a tree service company based in Jacksonville, Florida, and service customers in Jacksonville, St. Johns, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine, Florida. We offer tree trimming, tree removal, stump removal, diagnosis of conditions, and tree disease treatment. Call us at 904-626-1431 or click our Jacksonville tree service <a href="/contact-us"> contact page </a>  to learn more and set up an appointment with one of our certified arborists.   </font> </div> </div> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:14:59 GMT https://www.northfloridatreeservice.com/how-a-drought-can-affect-your-trees thumbnail main image