Pine tree next to pool

lvtim · 7th February 2011, 04:23 AM

Is this tree going to damage my pool as it grows? It's been there about 20 years I believe and you can see the deck has lifted a small amount near where the tree is. Could there be more damage in the future from its roots? I don't want to remove it unless I have to.

Tim

Darrell Mcleod · 7th February 2011, 06:12 AM

My opinion is YES too close

Remove the pebbles and wash some soil away - try to see what roots are present

Do a google for 'safely excavating tree roots' and see what you can find

May be better to engage an arborist

Apocalypsse · 7th February 2011, 06:53 AM

Looks like a Sheoak. Bit on the close side though. Are there any more cracks along the wall of the pool?

Eric Frei · 7th February 2011, 07:56 AM

You say the tree has been there 20 years but how long has the pool and wall been there?

lvtim · 7th February 2011, 05:29 PM

not sure how long as none of our neighbours have been around since the place was built in 89 but as far as I'm aware from the model of the pump & filter, the pool was probably put in when the house was built, and there are no more cracks.

Darrell Mcleod · 7th February 2011, 06:01 PM

Not sure if it is a Sheoak – maybe – better up close pictures would help

You need to exactly identify the tree to know how much bigger it will grow

Do you have tree protection laws affecting this tree where you live?

gooddog · 8th February 2011, 01:27 PM

That does seem quite close to the pool.

newguy18 · 8th February 2011, 01:31 PM

Cut it down because down the road it will cause problems.I can't tell you if it'll be 10,20,or 30 years down the road but sooner or later,its gonna happen.

Apocalypsse · 8th February 2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

Cut it down because down the road it will cause problems.I can't tell you if it'll be 10,20,or 30 years down the road but sooner or later,its gonna happen.

+1. The tree will keep growing and if it breaks through the wall it has quite the water source, although I'm not sure how chlorine would affect it. Best bet is to cut it down now before it damages the pool. If you want shade over the pool go for one of those sun sail things, plant a tree somewhere else in the yard.

lvtim · 9th February 2011, 12:50 AM

thanks for all the replies guys.
The tree's gotta go - I found this old pic from 7 years ago when I moved in and you can see the deck had not lifted like it is now. I also got in touch with a local guy who owns a pool business - told me he's often seen damage done to pools and decks by pines being planted too close.

Tim

Drouin Tree Service · 9th February 2011, 07:17 AM

Nice pool!

7th February 2011, 04:23 AM	#1
lvtim I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3	Pine tree next to pool Is this tree going to damage my pool as it grows? It's been there about 20 years I believe and you can see the deck has lifted a small amount near where the tree is. Could there be more damage in the future from its roots? I don't want to remove it unless I have to. Tim Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Eric Frei; 7th February 2011 at 07:54 AM. Reason: upload pics to server as per rules

7th February 2011, 06:12 AM	#2
Darrell Mcleod Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 242	Re: Pine tree next to pool My opinion is YES too close Remove the pebbles and wash some soil away - try to see what roots are present Do a google for 'safely excavating tree roots' and see what you can find May be better to engage an arborist Last edited by Darrell Mcleod; 7th February 2011 at 07:49 AM. Reason: typo

7th February 2011, 06:53 AM	#3
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: Pine tree next to pool Looks like a Sheoak. Bit on the close side though. Are there any more cracks along the wall of the pool?

7th February 2011, 07:56 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Pine tree next to pool You say the tree has been there 20 years but how long has the pool and wall been there? __________________ 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

7th February 2011, 05:29 PM	#5
lvtim I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3	Re: Pine tree next to pool not sure how long as none of our neighbours have been around since the place was built in 89 but as far as I'm aware from the model of the pump & filter, the pool was probably put in when the house was built, and there are no more cracks.

7th February 2011, 06:01 PM	#6
Darrell Mcleod Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 242	Re: Pine tree next to pool Not sure if it is a Sheoak – maybe – better up close pictures would help You need to exactly identify the tree to know how much bigger it will grow Do you have tree protection laws affecting this tree where you live?

8th February 2011, 01:27 PM	#7
gooddog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Wisconsin Posts: 72	Re: Pine tree next to pool That does seem quite close to the pool. __________________ I'll be fine if my body holds out.

8th February 2011, 01:31 PM	#8
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Pine tree next to pool Cut it down because down the road it will cause problems.I can't tell you if it'll be 10,20,or 30 years down the road but sooner or later,its gonna happen. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th February 2011, 12:50 AM	#10
lvtim I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3	Re: Pine tree next to pool thanks for all the replies guys. The tree's gotta go - I found this old pic from 7 years ago when I moved in and you can see the deck had not lifted like it is now. I also got in touch with a local guy who owns a pool business - told me he's often seen damage done to pools and decks by pines being planted too close. Tim

9th February 2011, 07:17 AM	#11
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,727	Re: Pine tree next to pool Nice pool! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

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