Limestone hills, live oaks and rooftop drainage
Much of Bee Cave sits on limestone, with live oak and Ashe juniper covering the hills. Oak leaves, acorns and juniper debris are a particular problem for flat roofs, where they clog drains and scuppers and cause ponding after heavy rain. Standing water is hard on any membrane over time.
On homes, tree cover can be a mixed blessing. Shade slows aging, but overhanging branches scrape shingles and drop debris. Oak wilt is a concern in this region, and local advice is to be careful about trimming oaks at certain times of year, so tree work near a roof should be planned with that in mind. Hilltop properties also take strong wind.
