Trees, of course, are commonly found on suburban and rural properties. Unfortunately, falling trees lead to the deaths of Americans each year. According to ScienceDirect, more than 100 people die annually from this occurrence. There's something else a falling tree can do, and that is damage your home. Here's why it's a good idea to call tree contractors to remove some potentially dangerous trees from your yard before that happens.

The Wind Can Knock the Tree Over

While a lot of trees can stand tall even in the face of howling winds, there are some whose roots might be too compromised to do that. Then it's a matter of when, not if. You might be hoping that the tree falls away from your home, but that's not a given since the wind direction is going to play a big part in that. If you think your tree is diseased or dying, you should call tree contractors to get the tree out of there before it affects your other trees and also falls over. If it falls on your house, your family's health and the home's structural integrity are at risk.

Lightning Can Hit the Tree

This occurrence is more unlucky than anything. Lightning strikes a lot of different trees. It could have not hit a tree in your yard for decades. Then you have a time when it hits your dead or dying tree. That can make quite a mess and even start a fire close to your home. You also have to hope that the tree falls in a different direction after the lightning strikes. If not, you're going to need tree contractors to come and service the tree. It's a better idea to get it done before that, though.

As much as you love having trees around, you need to make sure that you protect yourself from having bad things happen to your home when there's a storm. You and your family deserve the best protection. Are you looking for tree contractors to come remove trees from your yard? We can have skilled experts to come do that to keep your home safe. Contact Affordable Tree Experts LLC today to learn more. Our team would be happy to help!