The Science Behind Trees
First, if you have trees overhanging your roof, keep them trimmed and center pruned. Trees need a certain percentage of leaves on them to survive. Shedding leaves happens in cycles. As the tree goes into dormancy, the unneeded leaves are shed to lower the need for nurturance during that period. If the tree has little to shed, then it won’t shed as much. You also want to keep limbs elevated off of your roof. Limbs that touch the roof surface will move with the wind, and that movement is abrasive on your shingles. Keeping the limbs elevated will lessen the wear on them.
In Conclusion
Leaf damage is not something that can’t be prevented. Everything needs proper care and maintenance in order to last. Your roof isn’t an exception to this rule. To avoid unnecessary repairs, inspect the roof of your home periodically. If you have trees covering your home, keep the leaves from doing damage to your roof.