Tree felling question

powersk8er92 · 9th May 2009, 03:48 PM

I am trying to rid myself of a 75 ft tall dead oak with no branches. The previous owners of this house built the deck around the tree and now it is pressing against the rail. I want to ask a professional advice.

The tree has a clear path to fall. The question is, if I cut the tree 5-7 ft above the rail do you think it could damage the deck?

Thanks guys!

Eric Frei · 9th May 2009, 06:12 PM

I dont think it will hit the deck, but if it does are you going to sue me?

Drouin Tree Service · 9th May 2009, 07:20 PM

Let it go bro you will be fine!!!

TrevMcRev · 9th May 2009, 10:02 PM

Get someone to video it when you do, and post the results here.

Victor Lindsay · 9th May 2009, 11:19 PM

Video, yes!

Grais · 10th May 2009, 04:19 AM

If it is as pictured and the tree has a clear path from the 'face' of the stump to the ground is unobsructed by the edge of the deck it should drop right to the ground.
But then again, trees have a funny way of doing things, which is why we are so safety conscious and back up our work with failsafes etc..., so, if the people want a guarantee, Id walk away, or tell them to start disassembling their deck.
good luck, and stay safe.
-Grais.

powersk8er92 · 10th May 2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I dont think it will hit the deck, but if it does are you going to sue me?

Haha. I'm not one to sue for good advice. Thanks a lot you guys. I will be sure to post a video of this. Wish me luck!

stirmantrees · 10th May 2009, 08:29 AM

make sure it does not hinge over to far before it falls from the stump or it could come back on the railing. Please dont be one of those people that gets knocked off a ladder. atleast send us the video tape if you do.

Eric Frei · 10th May 2009, 09:19 AM

That's right, shallow angled scarf or notch, you want that top departing with forward momentum and as it's dead with no foliage there will be less wind resistance preventing the top hitting the ground first.

Also dont be gay leaving a real fat hinge, you'd be far smarter doing a strap/bore release on this so you can set up a shit hot thin hinge and let her rip but be out of harms way.

9th May 2009, 03:48 PM	#1
powersk8er92 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2	Tree felling question I am trying to rid myself of a 75 ft tall dead oak with no branches. The previous owners of this house built the deck around the tree and now it is pressing against the rail. I want to ask a professional advice. The tree has a clear path to fall. The question is, if I cut the tree 5-7 ft above the rail do you think it could damage the deck? Thanks guys!

9th May 2009, 06:12 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Tree felling question I dont think it will hit the deck, but if it does are you going to sue me? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

9th May 2009, 07:20 PM	#3
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: Tree felling question Let it go bro you will be fine!!! __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

9th May 2009, 10:02 PM	#4
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Tree felling question Get someone to video it when you do, and post the results here.

9th May 2009, 11:19 PM	#5
Victor Lindsay Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 421	Re: Tree felling question Video, yes!

10th May 2009, 04:19 AM	#6
Grais Sappling Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 46	Re: Tree felling question If it is as pictured and the tree has a clear path from the 'face' of the stump to the ground is unobsructed by the edge of the deck it should drop right to the ground. But then again, trees have a funny way of doing things, which is why we are so safety conscious and back up our work with failsafes etc..., so, if the people want a guarantee, Id walk away, or tell them to start disassembling their deck. good luck, and stay safe. -Grais.

10th May 2009, 08:29 AM	#8
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: Tree felling question make sure it does not hinge over to far before it falls from the stump or it could come back on the railing. Please dont be one of those people that gets knocked off a ladder. atleast send us the video tape if you do.

10th May 2009, 09:19 AM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Tree felling question That's right, shallow angled scarf or notch, you want that top departing with forward momentum and as it's dead with no foliage there will be less wind resistance preventing the top hitting the ground first. Also dont be gay leaving a real fat hinge, you'd be far smarter doing a strap/bore release on this so you can set up a shit hot thin hinge and let her rip but be out of harms way. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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