Creaking sound from tree

Spy10021 · 23rd October 2007, 09:15 PM

I have a large maple tree next to my house that will occassionally make a creaking sound - usually when it's windy. Is this normal or do I need to be concerned?

I looked at it and can't see any signs that it's damaged or dying...

Ekka · 23rd October 2007, 09:23 PM

Creaking in trees is usually from rubbing wood.

Scan the tree over and see if there's any branches rubbing or branches rubbing on structures.

Failing that then check to see if any of the forks (crotches) have evidence of cracking or splitting, this may have to be done by going up the tree.... perhaps best to have an arborist look it over.

ninikins · 26th October 2007, 02:43 PM

The tree out the front of my flat creaks badly in the wind too but i always assumed it was natural. Now I think I'll have it checked out.

Sean Freeman · 26th October 2007, 02:47 PM

Ninikins crossing and rubbing branches are natural within the branch architecture of all healthy trees, sure get any large significant tree on your property looked at by a qualified arborist, that makes good sense but don't fear your tree because it creaks.

JayD · 26th October 2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Freeman

Ninikins crossing and rubing branches are natural within the branch architecture of all healthy trees, sure get any large significant tree on your property lokked at by a qualified arborist, that makes good sense but don't fear your tree because it creaks.

Good sound advise, Sean, Me personally I investigate any niose I hear, It being a tree, machinery, Basically any thing that could save you money, or life with quick maintenance.

Ekka · 26th October 2007, 08:29 PM

Pssst, what's the sound of a palm creaking?

Hint: look at pic below.

hmmm

ahem

doodooodum

ah ha!

ninikins · 27th October 2007, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the advice, sean. I'm really not very knowledgable about trees but I don't really see anything rubbing and it IS a really large tree. I'll definitely keep an eye on it at the very least.

playfordtree · 30th October 2007, 03:07 AM

You guys with the creaking trees,

Dont worry to much,

thats the sort of tree they use to make wooden boats with.

My advice,

call your nearest shipbuilder.

23rd October 2007, 09:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spy10021 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1	Creaking sound from tree I have a large maple tree next to my house that will occassionally make a creaking sound - usually when it's windy. Is this normal or do I need to be concerned? I looked at it and can't see any signs that it's damaged or dying...

23rd October 2007, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,830	Re: Creaking sound from tree Creaking in trees is usually from rubbing wood. Scan the tree over and see if there's any branches rubbing or branches rubbing on structures. Failing that then check to see if any of the forks (crotches) have evidence of cracking or splitting, this may have to be done by going up the tree.... perhaps best to have an arborist look it over. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

26th October 2007, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
ninikins Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: holland Posts: 11	Re: Creaking sound from tree The tree out the front of my flat creaks badly in the wind too but i always assumed it was natural. Now I think I'll have it checked out.

26th October 2007, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,667	Re: Creaking sound from tree Ninikins crossing and rubbing branches are natural within the branch architecture of all healthy trees, sure get any large significant tree on your property looked at by a qualified arborist, that makes good sense but don't fear your tree because it creaks. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran Last edited by Sean Freeman : 26th October 2007 at 03:21 PM. Reason: spelling!

27th October 2007, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
ninikins Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: holland Posts: 11	Re: Creaking sound from tree Thanks for the advice, sean. I'm really not very knowledgable about trees but I don't really see anything rubbing and it IS a really large tree. I'll definitely keep an eye on it at the very least.

30th October 2007, 03:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: Creaking sound from tree You guys with the creaking trees, Dont worry to much, thats the sort of tree they use to make wooden boats with. My advice, call your nearest shipbuilder.

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