Before your metal roof installation begins, protect your Asheville home’s landscaping with our comprehensive preparation guide. Learn how to safeguard gardens, plants, and outdoor spaces from the Western North Carolina experts at Lane Roofing.
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Preparing Your Landscaping for Metal Roof Installation: Asheville Homeowner’s Checklist
Getting a new metal roof installed on your Asheville home is an exciting upgrade that offers decades of protection against Western North Carolina’s unique weather patterns. But before our team arrives, taking steps to protect your carefully cultivated landscaping can prevent unnecessary damage and stress. As your neighbors in Asheville, we understand the pride you take in your outdoor spaces. This checklist will help you prepare your gardens, plants, and outdoor areas for the installation process.
Why Landscape Preparation Matters for Metal Roof Installation
Metal roof installation involves removing old materials, bringing in heavy equipment, and installing new components – all of which can impact the areas surrounding your home. The unique topography of Western North Carolina properties often means gardens and landscaping are particularly vulnerable during construction. With proper preparation, you can protect your investment in both your roof and your landscape.
During installation, roofing materials, tools, and debris will come down from your roof. Without protection, your prized rhododendrons, mountain laurel, or carefully maintained garden beds could suffer damage. Taking preventive steps ensures your landscape remains intact while your home gets the quality metal roof it deserves.
Your Pre-Installation Landscaping Checklist
1. Clear Access Paths
Our team will need clear, unobstructed paths to bring materials and equipment to your roof. Before installation day, walk the perimeter of your home and identify the pathways our team will likely use. Remove any potted plants, garden ornaments, or outdoor furniture from these areas. If you have questions about access requirements, contact us directly – we’re happy to discuss specific needs for your property.
2. Protect Garden Beds and Plantings
Asheville’s rich soil supports diverse plantings that deserve protection. For garden beds near your home’s foundation, cover plants with lightweight tarps or old bedsheets. For particularly sensitive plants that can’t be covered or moved, consider creating temporary barriers using plywood placed at angles to deflect falling debris.
If you have native plant collections or rare specimens that thrive in our Western North Carolina climate, make sure to point these out to our team when we arrive. We’ll take extra precautions around your most valued plantings.
3. Trim Back Tree Branches
Overhanging branches not only interfere with roof installation but can damage your new metal roof over time. Before installation day, trim back any branches that hang over or near your roof. This step improves safety for our installers, prevents scratching your new roof’s surface, and eliminates a potential source of future roof damage during Asheville’s occasional ice storms or high winds.
4. Relocate Lawn Ornaments and Furniture
Bird baths, garden gnomes, lawn furniture, and children’s play equipment should be moved well away from your home’s perimeter. We recommend relocating these items at least 15 feet from your house to prevent accidental damage from falling materials.
5. Mark Irrigation Systems and Lighting
If your Asheville home has in-ground irrigation systems or landscape lighting, mark their locations with small flags or stakes. This helps our team avoid damaging underground components when moving equipment or placing ladder stabilizers.
6. Designate Material Staging Areas
Our team will need space to stage materials and equipment. If you have preferences about where these items should be placed to minimize impact on your landscape, let us know in advance. We’ll work with you to find suitable locations that balance convenience with protection of your outdoor spaces.
Special Considerations for Asheville Properties
The mountain setting of many Asheville homes presents unique challenges during roof installation. If your property features sloped landscapes, retaining walls, or terraced gardens typical of our region, additional preparation may be needed. We’re familiar with these challenges and can provide specific guidance for your situation.
Our local experience means we understand how to navigate the characteristic landscapes of Western North Carolina while protecting your outdoor investments.
After Installation: Landscape Recovery Tips
Even with careful preparation, some minor landscape disturbance may occur. Here’s how to help your outdoor spaces recover quickly after your metal roof installation is complete:
First, check soil compaction in areas where equipment was placed. Gently loosen any compacted soil with a garden fork. Next, remove any stray roofing materials or nails from garden beds – our team conducts thorough cleanups, but a second check ensures complete safety. Finally, give stressed plants extra water for a few days following the installation to help them recover.
Partner With Your Local Roofing Experts
As your neighbors in Asheville, we care about your entire property – not just your roof. Our local team brings specialized knowledge of Western North Carolina homes and landscapes to every project. We take pride in minimizing disruption to your outdoor spaces while delivering exceptional metal roofing that stands up to our unique mountain climate.
Ready to prepare your home and landscape for a new metal roof? Contact Lane Roofing today for a free comprehensive roof inspection and personalized guidance on protecting your Asheville property during installation. Call us at 828-490-1830 or email laneroofingasheville@gmail.com to get started.
With proper preparation and our experienced local team, your landscape and new metal roof will both stand the test of time in our beautiful Western North Carolina setting.