Dangerous Tree Defects - Root Damage
Root rot is a main concern with tree stability. The roots anchor the tree. Without the root system the tree would not be able to stand upright. Tunneling or trenching to install irrigation, gas lines, drainage lines, and cable lines severs and compromises the root system. The closer the trench is to the trunk of the tree the more severe the root damage. Trees with compromised root systems are more prone to be wind thrown. Root damage can be caused by many other practices. Construction is a major problem of root damage. The installation of driveways, new landscapes, or additions to homes are just a few practices that injure tree roots.
Damage to tree roots can cause fungi to enter the damaged roots which cause decay. The decay further compromises the roots ability to properly anchor and support the tree. The decay can also slowly move up into the base of the tree. The most common signs of root damage are dead and dying branches from the top of the tree downward. The tree slowly dies from the top down. Large branches can drop onto vehicles parked under the tree especially during windy, stormy weather. Some trees can look perfectly healthy and have major root decay/damage. These trees seem to be the most dangerous because the fungi are slowly killing the root system while all visible signs indicate a healthy tree.
I've witnessed many new home sites selected due to a mature oak tree just to have the tree slowly die within the first seven years after the home was built because of damage to the tree and it's roots. Now the home owner has lost the tree and is looking at spending an additional $2,000-$5,000 dollars to have the tree removed. The worse part is this could have been prevented. How could this be prevented you might ask....? By contacting a Certified Arborist. A certified Arborist could come out and draw up a pre-construction plan to protect that tree(s). This plan properly followed would save all the heartache and frustration of loosing the main reason you selected that property to build that home. Contact a certified arborist before any trenching, new construction, or any work around trees. Don't leave it up to the contractor. The contractor will be long gone when you shell out the extra money to remove that tree they basically killed.
If you already have a concern with a tree after construction don't call any tree service. Call a certified arborist to look and access that tree. To find a certified arborist in your area: go to http://www.isa-arbor.com/ and click on the right hand side of the page under: I am a Tree owner – find a tree care service.
http://www.alabama-arborist.com/
Damage to tree roots can cause fungi to enter the damaged roots which cause decay. The decay further compromises the roots ability to properly anchor and support the tree. The decay can also slowly move up into the base of the tree. The most common signs of root damage are dead and dying branches from the top of the tree downward. The tree slowly dies from the top down. Large branches can drop onto vehicles parked under the tree especially during windy, stormy weather. Some trees can look perfectly healthy and have major root decay/damage. These trees seem to be the most dangerous because the fungi are slowly killing the root system while all visible signs indicate a healthy tree.
I've witnessed many new home sites selected due to a mature oak tree just to have the tree slowly die within the first seven years after the home was built because of damage to the tree and it's roots. Now the home owner has lost the tree and is looking at spending an additional $2,000-$5,000 dollars to have the tree removed. The worse part is this could have been prevented. How could this be prevented you might ask....? By contacting a Certified Arborist. A certified Arborist could come out and draw up a pre-construction plan to protect that tree(s). This plan properly followed would save all the heartache and frustration of loosing the main reason you selected that property to build that home. Contact a certified arborist before any trenching, new construction, or any work around trees. Don't leave it up to the contractor. The contractor will be long gone when you shell out the extra money to remove that tree they basically killed.
If you already have a concern with a tree after construction don't call any tree service. Call a certified arborist to look and access that tree. To find a certified arborist in your area: go to http://www.isa-arbor.com/ and click on the right hand side of the page under: I am a Tree owner – find a tree care service.
http://www.alabama-arborist.com/
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