Ways Birds Damage Roofs and What to Do About It

Birds may seem pretty to many homeowners. However, others think that they create a multitude of problems with their home. For example, birds may make nests on top of a roof and cause damage to the roof. The issues below are just a few of the concerns you have to deal with when birds live in your home. Thankfully, these situations aren't impossible to manage.

Bird Feces Is Acidic to Roofs

When birds spend their lives on your roof, their fecal matter will pile up on your shingles. This problem is a significant concern because bird feces is, by its very nature, very acidic. Just look at the kind of damage that birds do to car metal and then imagine that damage on your roof. Your asphalt, wood, or even tin shingles won't last long under that acidic power.

Nests May Cause Gutter Blockage

Roof gutters provide more than a decorative element to a home and are one of the most critical water-control methods for your home. Unfortunately, birds may nest in gutters - for easy access to liquid refreshment - and stop the water flow. And, even worse, these clogs may cause damage to the gutters, spill damaging water on the roof, or also affect your foundation stability.

Debris May Block HVAC Vents

Lastly, birds on a roof will store a large amount of junk on your roof and in various enclosed areas. They'll not only bring debris for their nests but also other items that they may not need at the moment. In some cases, the bird may dispose of these items in your HVAC vents.

Birds May Peck at Shingles

As birds hang out on your roof, they may start to peck at your shingles out of boredom. Others may try to tear away bits and pieces of the shingle to use for their nests. Even these small tears will cause issues with your roof by increasing the chance of leaks.

Professionals Help Manage This Issue

After you eliminate birds from your roof and have assessed the spread of their damage, you need to fix your roof as soon as possible. If you wait too long, the problem will likely get worse. So when your roof needs repairs, contact us at Econo-Roofing to get the repairs that your roof needs.