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| Since someone else mentioned about not letting a drainage issue at
their house get out of hand on another thread, it brought to mind an
issue at my house I need to get something done about. I haven't had
the opportunity to delve into this too deeply yet, but thought I'd
throw this out and see if anyone has dealt with a similar issue
(hopefully this doesn't fall into the FAQ) ;-)
I have this gorgeous cedar tree in a courtyard next to my house. The
house was built in 1952, so I'm assuming the tree's age is in the 50
year range. When I bought the house this tree was about 3 inches from
the edge of the roof. I had it pruned back a year and a half ago to
see if I could get it to start growing away from the house, this hasn't
worked. The tree is now touching the house and starting to make the
shingles start to bend. I REALLY don't want to cut it down. It's an
awesome tree and gives nice shade over the courtyard. I've heard talk
of using cables to try and redirect its growth, but not sure if that
works well or not. The tree has a bend to it so it looks like it maybe
at it's closest point and eventually start to pull away from the house,
but that could be wishful thinking on my part. Anyone had to deal with
a situation like this? I think cutting it down is a last resort, but
that may have to occur. If it's between the tree and the house, the
tree will lose everytime. Thanks in advance.
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| tbasc@bellsouth.net 2005-07-08, 11:26 pm |
| Could you cut an area out of the roof edge to accomodate the tree?
Court yard + cedar sounds magnificent.
Pthotos?
TB
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| "Cato"> wrote
I've heard talk
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> of using cables to try and redirect its growth, but not sure if that
> works well or not.
I've heard cables work well, but you have to deal with them.
The cables have to be anchored to *deadmen*, deep steel stakes in the
ground, and it takes a loooong time.
The downside to removing the tree is that the root structure is already
under the house. And after 50 years that structure is vast.
The can cut the roots and remove the tree but the roots will decay and
possibly effect the house on down the line.
Consider adjusting the overhang to accommodate the tree.
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| > "Cato"> wrote
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> I've heard talk
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> I've heard cables work well, but you have to deal with them.
> The cables have to be anchored to *deadmen*, deep steel stakes in the
> ground, and it takes a loooong time.
> The downside to removing the tree is that the root structure is
> already under the house. And after 50 years that structure is vast.
> The can cut the roots and remove the tree but the roots will decay and
> possibly effect the house on down the line.
> Consider adjusting the overhang to accommodate the tree.
Would crown lifting or reduction be an option??
I think you need to give a few $ to a local Arboriculturist
You probably already know that removing the tree will result in the ground
heaving
HTH
Tim
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