Sometimes a tree reaches a point where it is necessary to say goodbye. This can be a painful choice, but sometimes the tree grows too close to the house, becomes very diseased, gets an incurable insect infestation, or grows too tall and close to a power line. Is. If any of these things happen, it is best to do the right thing and get rid of the tree. Although you may have spent hours and hours getting the tree to where it is today, it is almost disgraceful to let the tree suffer in poor conditions.
Once you have made the choice to remove the tree, you need to plan your removal. I can't begin to count how many windows I've seen knocked down or cars crushed because of poor planning in the tree removal process. Decide which direction you want it to fall, and take precise measurements to make sure it will be completely clear of anything else that could potentially cause damage.
Once you have planned the direction of the fall, you should climb the tree and tie two long ropes near the top. Anchor them on the side opposite to the side you want to fall. This will allow you to adjust the direction the tree is going down, just in case it begins to lean toward anything that could destroy it.
Now that you have taken all the necessary precautions, you are ready to start cutting. If you plan on using a manually operated jigsaw or ax, please step back and consider how crazy this is. Cutting a tree by hand will take you forever, and it won't even begin to be as precise as using a chainsaw. If you don't have a chainsaw, you shouldn't even consider doing it without one. Ask your neighbors and see if anyone has any that you can borrow. If that doesn't work, rent or buy one from your local home improvement store.
Before you begin cutting down the tree, you should wear proper eye and face protection in case wood chips fly towards your eyes. I had a friend who blinded his right eye while cutting down a tree, so I hope all my readers don't make the same mistake he did. Whenever you operate a power tool, always be sure to wear proper protection for any exposed parts of your body.
When making the cut, you don't want to just cut a straight line into the tree. It is best to cut a sideways "V" into the tree. This is because if you cut a straight line, the tree will eventually roll to one side or the other. If you cut in a "V," the tree will be able to fall exactly in the direction you want it to fall. Sometimes it can be a few feet away due to human error during the cutting process, but if some of your stronger friends pull the ropes you've tied, you can get it back on the way. You wanted to take it. The whole process should not take more than an hour.
Removing the stump can be a bit more difficult. You have several options; You can hire a stump chipper that will completely destroy the visible part of the stump. Or you could spend countless hours digging it out. Digging the stump is much more intensive, but it takes forever. If you have kids, this shouldn't be a problem. Children often enjoy digging, and they are excited to go out and dig with their friends all day long. This was the method I used, and I was out stumped within a week. Keep in mind that my stump was about 1 foot in diameter, and digging probably won't work for stumps larger than this.
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