Pine straw and needles will clog your gutters when left unattended.
Pine needles on shingle roof.
But they will not cause additional wear and tear to the roof.
If you re too aggressive with your removing of those then you could shorten your shingle life.
Just take care when you re up on your roof or standing on a ladder.
I know they don t look good.
Since your gutters allow water to escape your roof pine straw allows the moisture to remain on top of a home.
Its unique lightweight design will help you remove leaves pine needles and other debris from your roof while standing safely on the ground.
Its soft nylon construction will not damage your shingles and can also be used for other tasks such as removing vines from screen porches raking and cleaning a pool.
We swept and blew off the roofs and collected the needles into large sheets back on solid ground.
Believe it or not when we see an asphalt shingle roof that is relatively flat we breath a sigh of relief because we know it s going to be an easier day than normal.
Maintain blockage free roof valleys.
After a quick check of the rain gutters to make.
Pine straw may also wedge underneath shingles and other roofing which allows a space for water to enter.
A micromesh gutter protection system is the only type of gutter guard that is proven to keep pine needles out.
Reverse curve and large screen gutter guards are simply ineffective because of their large openings.
They kind of make it look dirty.
Whether blocking gutters or clumping in wet patches on your roof this moisture will rot shingles over time.
As for preserving them the main thing is to keep the roof clean.
Protecting against pine straw damage.
The biggest concern for you might be reduced curb appeal.
That layer of pine needles is excellent at trapping moisture which causes direct damage to your roof and encourages the growth of moss or mold.
Shingles that are certified as fire retardant will be permanently protected from fire.
However it s not uncommon for this type of debris to collect in the valleys of your roof from time to time.
In most cases having leaves pine needles twigs and other objects on your roof isn t any cause for alarm.
But just keep in mind and just so you know those pine needles and those leaves will have zero impact on the roof.
While pine needles can dry out quickly the thicket they form prevents moisture from escaping forcing it to linger on your roof.
Your solution is fine and better than a broom which can cause shingle granules to dislodge from the asphalt shingles.
