Wood roofing is not nearly as common as it was once upon a time. With the advent of new materials that require little upkeep while costing less, homeowners usually choose a different type of roofing material. This doesn’t mean that it is impossible to find a wood roof today. There is a certain beauty to natural wood roofing, and it is a material that is renewable, so it is a good thing for the environment. So if you do decide to install a wood roof, what should you think about? First, you want to make sure to protect your roof against the elements. Water sitting on your roof can quickly damage it, so you should check that your gutters and downspouts work well so that the water is funneled away from the roof.
Leaves and branches left on the roof after a storm could work as a dam, causing water to pool up, so you should make sure to clean your roof often.
Wood boring insects can be a problem, so you should keep an eye out to make sure they don’t infest your roof. Cutting back branches that spread over your roof will make it less likely that bugs come down from above, and lessen the amount of leaves and branches that end up on your roof.
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