A beautifully landscaped outdoor space often includes the addition of trees. But, if the trees are situated close to your house, can they negatively affect it? Here are some of the issues that may arise when a tree is located too close to a building:
Perhaps the main concern for homeowners with regard to trees is whether their roots will damage the home’s foundation. Depending on the type of tree and if its roots grow big enough, they can start growing under the foundations of the house and cause them to lift. Roots will also work their way into pre-existing foundation cracks.
Another common issue when trees are close to a building is the potential for large branches and tree limbs to fall on the roof and damage it. If these branches also fall onto power and communication lines, it could cause major disruption for the household.
It is also likely that you will need to spend more time clearing gutters if there are trees surrounding the house, as leaves and branches will fall and cause more blockages in the gutter system. If you don’t do this, you could begin to experience problems related to moisture intrusion.
These are just some of the potential issues that may arise when you have trees located close to your house.