dropping heavy pieces

kylekurt · 20th January 2009, 07:33 AM

do you guys lay down plywood when dropping heavy pieces on customers lawns or do most people understand that they will get divots in their yard?

Eric Frei · 20th January 2009, 07:35 AM

Sometimes foams, tyres, brush but a good ole pounding is quick and easy if allowed.

treekiller · 20th January 2009, 05:05 PM

For big removals that need to be pieced out, I try to get my customers to let their lawn dry out. It takes a little monitoring due to temperature variations , soil type, and natural rainfall. Some customers are not too keen to the idea, but it makes a huge difference. I also will try to extend my season by delaying this work until the winter, if the customer can wait. As a matter of fact, we are still finishing up work that was bid 5-7 months ago.

Q.Q. · 20th January 2009, 09:02 PM

Pick one spot and let them fly.I always tell the customer that there might be some divites, but most of them are just happy enough to have the tree down safely.
Don't really have to worrie too much about the lawns here as it's alway's dry.

treefeller · 21st January 2009, 02:45 AM

If ive got big stuff i tend to either lower or brush if the clients have nice lawns otherwise i drop them

kylekurt · 21st January 2009, 09:01 AM

thanks for the info

spartek · 21st January 2009, 01:00 PM

Put a buncha brush on the ground first as a coushion and then let the big ones rip. Be sure to cut you're scarfs exact , so the wood lands horizontally.Divots are not hard to fix either if you have to though.

Therrin · 21st January 2009, 02:18 PM

In an affluent neighborhood with a homeowner that had a pretty nice lawn I first layed out tarps, then covered those with some sheets of plywood, put some shipping pallets on top of that and then an assortment of tires.

At the end of the job the grass looked just fine. Albeit, there was alot of work involved in me doing all the setup for that, but I explained it ahead of time, and they paid for me to do it.

It's your call, as long as the home owner is well informed of the results and you both reach a decision BEFORE you make their lawn look like something from WWII.

newguy18 · 21st January 2009, 03:18 PM

Its actually very rare that i have to protect a lawn or garden,although in nicer neighborhoods i tend to lower the entire tree down,just to leave a good impression on any neighbors that may be watching,some of the nasty dead trees though where rigging would probabley break the tree,screw the lawn,i come first.

treevet · 24th January 2009, 10:45 AM

Few months ago in the heat of the summer we did a huge takedown on a country club rough (grass besides the fairway). They turned the water off for just 2 days and I was amazed the difference. We even had my bucket and truck crane on the grass and very little damage.

I met a guy at a convention that did a lot of city work and he told me when he had to drop a big stick on a road or driveway he would have a wrecked car towed in from the junkyard, slam the tree on it, then have it taken back to the junkyard. I have always wanted to try this but haven't had the need yet to do it.

Sean Freeman · 24th January 2009, 01:02 PM

If nothing else it would make an entertaining video!

Might be a lot of glass to sweep up after though.

bobdoesit · 28th January 2009, 04:09 AM

Here,s a handy tip guy,s. I often use a couple of (sand bags) what we get building materials delivered in.
I fill or half fill them with wood chip as long as a couple of us can lift or move them, half is better because you do not get the chips spilling out.
Place exactly where you require them then bombs away. Sometimes we fill them with clippings from the same or other jobs this is usually lighter and more easily handled. Then at the end of the job chuck it through the chipper.

Oh, Climb safe out there.
Rob.

bobdoesit · 28th January 2009, 04:29 AM

Here,s a pic of what i mean.

Garry Brockley · 28th January 2009, 04:32 AM

ah builders tonne bags the best thing for stuffing and dropping crap on

bobdoesit · 28th January 2009, 04:36 AM

Yer Galbee, was,nt sure what some of the others world wide called them probably something very different (or tell me otherwise) LOL. Allso great for the cleaning up afterwards too. 100 & 1 uses.

Garry Brockley · 28th January 2009, 04:40 AM

im going down the building suppliers later today i will find out what the aussies use

20th January 2009, 07:33 AM	#1
kylekurt Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 15	dropping heavy pieces do you guys lay down plywood when dropping heavy pieces on customers lawns or do most people understand that they will get divots in their yard?

20th January 2009, 07:35 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: dropping heavy pieces Sometimes foams, tyres, brush but a good ole pounding is quick and easy if allowed. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th January 2009, 05:05 PM	#3
treekiller Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 23	Re: dropping heavy pieces For big removals that need to be pieced out, I try to get my customers to let their lawn dry out. It takes a little monitoring due to temperature variations , soil type, and natural rainfall. Some customers are not too keen to the idea, but it makes a huge difference. I also will try to extend my season by delaying this work until the winter, if the customer can wait. As a matter of fact, we are still finishing up work that was bid 5-7 months ago.

20th January 2009, 09:02 PM	#4
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: dropping heavy pieces Pick one spot and let them fly.I always tell the customer that there might be some divites, but most of them are just happy enough to have the tree down safely. Don't really have to worrie too much about the lawns here as it's alway's dry. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

21st January 2009, 02:45 AM	#5
treefeller Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: aaa Posts: 224	Re: dropping heavy pieces If ive got big stuff i tend to either lower or brush if the clients have nice lawns otherwise i drop them

21st January 2009, 09:01 AM	#6
kylekurt Sappling Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: idaho Posts: 15	Re: dropping heavy pieces thanks for the info

21st January 2009, 01:00 PM	#7
spartek Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio, USA Posts: 151	Re: dropping heavy pieces Put a buncha brush on the ground first as a coushion and then let the big ones rip. Be sure to cut you're scarfs exact , so the wood lands horizontally.Divots are not hard to fix either if you have to though.

21st January 2009, 02:18 PM	#8
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: dropping heavy pieces In an affluent neighborhood with a homeowner that had a pretty nice lawn I first layed out tarps, then covered those with some sheets of plywood, put some shipping pallets on top of that and then an assortment of tires. At the end of the job the grass looked just fine. Albeit, there was alot of work involved in me doing all the setup for that, but I explained it ahead of time, and they paid for me to do it. It's your call, as long as the home owner is well informed of the results and you both reach a decision BEFORE you make their lawn look like something from WWII.

21st January 2009, 03:18 PM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: dropping heavy pieces Its actually very rare that i have to protect a lawn or garden,although in nicer neighborhoods i tend to lower the entire tree down,just to leave a good impression on any neighbors that may be watching,some of the nasty dead trees though where rigging would probabley break the tree,screw the lawn,i come first. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

24th January 2009, 10:45 AM	#10
treevet Monument Status Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 2,119	Re: dropping heavy pieces Few months ago in the heat of the summer we did a huge takedown on a country club rough (grass besides the fairway). They turned the water off for just 2 days and I was amazed the difference. We even had my bucket and truck crane on the grass and very little damage. I met a guy at a convention that did a lot of city work and he told me when he had to drop a big stick on a road or driveway he would have a wrecked car towed in from the junkyard, slam the tree on it, then have it taken back to the junkyard. I have always wanted to try this but haven't had the need yet to do it.

24th January 2009, 01:02 PM	#11
Sean Freeman Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,981	Re: dropping heavy pieces If nothing else it would make an entertaining video! Might be a lot of glass to sweep up after though.

28th January 2009, 04:09 AM	#12
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: dropping heavy pieces Here,s a handy tip guy,s. I often use a couple of (sand bags) what we get building materials delivered in. I fill or half fill them with wood chip as long as a couple of us can lift or move them, half is better because you do not get the chips spilling out. Place exactly where you require them then bombs away. Sometimes we fill them with clippings from the same or other jobs this is usually lighter and more easily handled. Then at the end of the job chuck it through the chipper. Oh, Climb safe out there. Rob.

28th January 2009, 04:29 AM	#13
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: dropping heavy pieces Here,s a pic of what i mean. Attached Thumbnails

28th January 2009, 04:32 AM	#14
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: dropping heavy pieces ah builders tonne bags the best thing for stuffing and dropping crap on __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

28th January 2009, 04:36 AM	#15
bobdoesit Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England (North West) Posts: 105	Re: dropping heavy pieces Yer Galbee, was,nt sure what some of the others world wide called them probably something very different (or tell me otherwise) LOL. Allso great for the cleaning up afterwards too. 100 & 1 uses.

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