Roofing

Keeping your roof in working order is critical when it comes to maintaining your home. Roofing ventilation is an important part of your home. Without proper airflow, your house can run into a variety of problems. But what exactly is roofing ventilation, and why is it so important? Honey Bees Roofing & Solar has the answers! What is Roof Ventilation? Roofing ventilation, also known as attic ventilation, is a series of intake and outtake vents. They allow airflow between the outside world and the attic itself. The vents themselves are put into the roof and make sure that hot air doesn’t get trapped inside the attic. Without them, the roof will trap air inside and cause a plethora of problems to your home. Why is Roof Ventilation Important? A lack of proper ventilation can cause heat and moisture to get stuck inside of your home. That causes serious problems to the home. These problems vary depending on the weather and climate of your area. However, they are all predictable. When it’s hot outside and the sun beats down on your roofing, it begins to heat up. The excess heat will age the shingles, which makes your roof’s lifespan significantly shorter. It also will warp the sheathing of your roof. The trapped heat will also make your energy bills go up, as it will become harder to keep the home cool. In cold weather, improper roofing ventilation is a major cause of ice dams. Humidity also gets stuck without roofing ventilation, which is a problem in already humid environments. Not only can the humidity damage the components of your attic, but it can also start the growth of mold. Improper attic ventilation can ruin important parts of your roof. What are the Signs of Improper Ventilation? There are many ways that improper ventilation can manifest, so if you see any of these signs it may be a good idea to get a roof inspection. With a roof inspection, a local roofer will be able to determine if your ventilation is working properly. Keep an eye on your heating and cooling bills. If moisture is trapped and damages your attic insulation, your home will struggle to keep its temperature. If your HVAC system is failing more consistently, it might be from the strain of additional workload. Ice dams during the winter months are a sure sign of improper attic ventilation. Warping of your roofline from the excess heat. Signs of water damage in your attics, like rust, dampness, water stains, or frost can all be evidence of additional moisture Call a Professional If you need better roofing ventilation in your home then Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131! We offer free roofing inspections so we can help you choose the best roofing option for your home. We are also one of the leading solar installers for the Burleson, Fort Worth, area and can help you take steps to have one of the most energy-efficient options possible. If you want to have a lower energy bill, keep your home cooler, or help the environment with energy-efficient roofing options then don’t hesitate to contact us!

Trees are beautiful and can complement any house. They provide shade and they even make oxygen. However, over time they require maintenance and care or they can cause problems for your house. Tree limbs can die while still on a tree, making the branches more brittle and prone to breaking. It can be due to disease, storm damage, or even the age of the tree. These dead branches can fall onto your property, doing serious damage. It’s important, as a homeowner, to know how to remove dead tree limbs from above your home. What Can Tree Limbs Do To a Roof? Tree limbs can cause serious havoc to your home if they fall onto your roof. Small and medium tree limbs can puncture your roof, causing holes that will soon be leaking. If a bigger tree branch falls on your home, it can easily cause serious structural damage to your roofing. If the tree limb is big enough it can even cause your home’s roof to collapse. No matter what size branch, you’ll want to avoid them falling onto your roof. How Far Should Tree Branches Be From a House? A good rule of thumb is to keep trees between ten and twenty feet away from your house. At that distance, you may not have to worry about any overhanging branches. However, if you do have branches that hang over your roof or electrical lines, you’ll need to take precautions. Any branches that overhang your roof, or could grow to overhang your roof, require trimming and maintenance. How Can You Remove Dead Tree Limbs From Above Your Home? Cutting down tree limbs makes for hard and potentially dangerous work. The first step is to get thick nylon rope and tie it to the branch you’ll be removing. The number of knots you’ll need to tie on the branch depends on the weight and size of the branch itself. Larger branches will require many knots, while smaller branches will only need one or two. Then, tie the other side of the rope away from the house, anchoring it so the branch will be pulled away from your home. Next, you’ll want to find the branch collar. At the base of the branch, there should be a section of the tree that is thicker than the branch itself. That’s the branch collar. You’ll want to cut the branch on the thinner side of the branch collar, so the tree can properly callous after the trimming. Once you’ve found the right area, and have the branch secured so it won’t crash into your house, you’ll be all set to start cutting. On the smaller side of the branch collar, cut downwards on the branch. Cutting downwards helps prevent the tree from having water set into the wound. If water does set into the tree then the tree can begin to rot. Once the branch is cut, it’ll only be held on by the support rope. You’ll need people on the ground to help pull the branch away from your roof. Once the limb is on the ground, you’re all set! Call a Professional to Remove Dead Tree Limbs From Above Your Home While removing dead tree limbs is doable, it can be easy to mess up and hurt yourself, your property, or the tree in question. It’s also possible to do serious damage to your roofing while pruning and trimming your trees. Your best option is to call a professional who can remove the dead tree limbs for you. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar offers free roofing inspections so you’ll know if you need your tree’s limbs trimmed. If you need a free roof inspection, or just want more information about your roofing, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!

The days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder. That can only mean one thing, winter is on its way. Sooner than you think the weather is going to turn. There are only a few months to prepare. With that in mind, we’ve put together some fall maintenance tips to prepare your roof for winter. Why Should I Do Fall Maintenance? Fall and, more importantly, winter both come with serious changes to the weather. The wet and cold combo the darker months bring is the perfect storm for roofing damage. In the wintertime, small issues with your roofing can easily be exacerbated into large problems. The best way to prevent damage to your roof is to get it checked before things can get worse. If you do some fall maintenance then you’re far more likely to have no problems this winter. Fall Maintenance Tips Clear Gutters One of the most important fall maintenance tips to prepare your roof for winter is to make sure your gutters stay clear. During the fall, your gutters can easily fill up with leaves and other debris. When your gutters are full, they can’t properly drain water off of your roof and away from your home. This can easily lead to leaks in your roof or even into your foundation. If you hate cleaning your gutters, consider installing gutter guards to keep debris out of your gutters and keep the flow going. Cut Back Tree Limbs If you have any trees near your house, you’ll want to take a good look at where the limbs hangover. If you have a tree limb over your home, it can do damage to your home. The high winds of winter storms can do enough damage to the tree to have the limb fall off. If that limb falls onto your house it will do a ton of damage. Trimmed trees significantly lower that risk. Get a Free Roof Inspection The best way to prevent damage to your roof this winter is to get a roof inspection. A professional roofer will be able to find any problems with your roof and fix them before they get worse. Things like damaged shingles can turn into major roofing damage. During the winter water can get under the damaged shingles and refreeze, which causes more damage. Over time, your roof will start to leak more and more. A roofing inspection lets you catch the damaged shingles before they can lead to a full-blown leak. Having a free roofing inspection also saves you from trying to get onto the roof and look for yourself. A local roofer’s expertise will be able to catch things you may even miss. During the fall you should absolutely do some maintenance to prepare for the winter weather. If you make sure your gutters are clean, your trees are trimmed, and your roof is in top condition then you’ll be ready for this winter. Honey Bees Roofing & Solar offers free roofing inspections so you’ll know if your roof damage can be fixed, or if it’ll need to be replaced. If you need help with roof repairs or replacement, or just want more information about your roofing, Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131!