How To Spot When A Tree Becomes A Problem And What To Do About It
Posted on: 12 August 2022
Quite a large percentage of backyards and properties across America contain at least one tree, while many contain quite a few. They add to the overall ambiance and feel of your home, and many people enjoy them as a feature as much as they like their pool or garage. This can lead some people to overlook the danger that a tree can, potentially, cause your home. If you have a home with trees around it, then you need to figure out whether or not it poses a threat to you by following a few simple guides and diagnostic tips.
The Signs Of A Bad Tree
To start off, any tree within falling distance of your home or any inhabited space (such as your pool or shed) needs to be monitored at all times. In some cases, preventative tree removal is a good idea even if the tree is totally healthy. Otherwise, you need to look for the tell-tale signs of a dying tree: no leaves or new growth in spring, dark or grey color, shedding of bark, and so on. You know your property best, so if you can tell that your tree looks different, then you should always take the initiative and get a secondary, expert opinion.
Preventative Tree Removal
If you live in an area that is well known for strong weather (as much of the United States is), then you might want to think about preventative tree removal simply because you never know when gale-force winds could rip your tree out of its position and onto your house. Everyone always assumes this bad luck will never happen to them and then marvels in wonder at the people on the news who have had this exact problem happen to them. It can, and does, happen with relative frequency and should be something you take seriously.
Do Not Remove It Yourself
Tree removal should always be done by a trained professional with the right equipment and years of experience. Doing it on your own not only doesn't make your property safer, but it greatly increases the chance of an accident. There is an art to safe tree removal, and even if your tree isn't that big, it can hurt people and damage property. Trees can be deceptively heavy, even if they look tall and thin, so never try to get rid of one on your own or you could reap the very tragedy you sought to avoid.
Contact a company like Arbaugh's Tree Services & Landscaping to learn more.
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